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New Laws Increase Criminal Liability For Disclosure Of Trade Secrets: Are You Protected?

by Sarah Hopkins, Heidi Sachs | Perkins Coie on 4/17/2013

Two new criminal laws underscore the value of trade secrets as a critical asset to a corporation. These new laws, the Trade Secrets Clarification Act (TSCA) and the Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act...more

EPA Proposes New Controls for Chemicals Used in Petroleum Refining: Will They Affect Your Operations?

by Amanda C. Blunt, Allison Foley, Lindsay B. Meyer | Venable LLP on 2/12/2013

Companies involved in petroleum refining operations or that import chemical substances used in such operations should be aware of a recent regulatory proposal issued by U.S. EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)...more

The "State" of the Shale Play in the United States: A Look Back on 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

by Martin Booher, Cassie J. Dallas, Jason Yearout | BakerHostetler on 2/5/2013

During 2012, several states adopted new statutory and regulation programs addressing the exploitation of shale resources within their boundaries. Continuing a common election year theme, Congress took no significant formal...more

Little Ado About Very Much: EPA Reinterprets Its PCB Guidance

by Seth Jaffe | Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law on 11/26/2012

On Tuesday, EPA issued its “reinterpretation" of its understanding of what building wastes constitute “PCB bulk product waste” under TSCA regulations, as opposed to “PCB remediation waste." Previously, when PCBs migrated from...more

Fracking Continues to be Target of Regulators and Environmental Groups

by Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 9/20/2012

Even a cursory review of relevant news stories today reveals that hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) is one of the most hotly debated subjects in the energy sector. Both environmentalists and regulators are keeping concerns...more

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New Laws Increase Criminal Liability For Disclosure Of Trade Secrets: Are You Protected?

EPA Proposes New Controls for Chemicals Used in Petroleum Refining: Will They Affect Your Operations?

The "State" of the Shale Play in the United States: A Look Back on 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

Little Ado About Very Much: EPA Reinterprets Its PCB Guidance

Fracking Continues to be Target of Regulators and Environmental Groups

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