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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

EU’s 14th Sanctions Package: Compliance Obligations Expand and Exits Are Facilitated

On 24 June 2024, the European Union (EU) adopted its 14th sanctions package directed against Russia, imposing an asset freeze against an additional 116 individuals and entities and expanding sectoral sanctions targeting key...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Quarterly Sanctions Update | Q2 2024

On June 24, 2024, the European Union adopted its 14th sanctions package (implemented by EU Regulations 2024/1745 and 2024/1739). While the focus of this package was to curb the violation and circumvention of sanctions through...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

2023 Chemicals & Energy Antitrust Report

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For companies in the energy and chemical sectors, the potential for antitrust scrutiny is an ever-present concern. The next round of enforcement inquiries is never further away than the next jump in commodity prices or the...more

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Practical steps to mitigate RIN market fraud risk in light of EPA's Inspector General RFS audit report

On September 19, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its conclusions after conducting an audit of EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Moderated Transaction System (EMTS)...more

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ArentFox Schiff Issues the First Global Definitive Legal Guide for Industries Navigating AI

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Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Energy Transition: A New Risk Climate for Investors

Go to any private equity event in the last 12 months, and “energy transition” will have been discussed, meaning the shift in energy production away from fossil‑based systems to low or zero carbon ones. As fund managers...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FERC Would Have Wide Discretion Under an Expanded Duty of Candor

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) is exploring whether to impose a new far-reaching duty of candor requirement. The proposed rule would prohibit the submission of inaccurate information to FERC...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates - January 2023

Climate Change Litigation: Beginning in 2017, an array of state and local governments began pursuing claims against major fossil fuel producers — particularly the major oil companies (Chevron, Exxon, BP, Shell, and...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — December 2022

SEC Enforcement: In its yearly summary of enforcement activity, the SEC chose to highlight ESG-related issues as one of only a handful of subject matter areas that the SEC is focused on, indicating the significant priority...more

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Unmanned Aerial Systems/Solar Arrays: Utilization by PMI for Design/Development

The ability of unmanned aerial vehicle systems (i.e., drones) to assist in a variety of activities in the environmental and energy areas has been and is continuing to expand rapidly. A number of environmental service...more

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Belgian Competition Authority Publishes Its Notice On Enforcement Priorities For 2022

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On May 16, 2022, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) published its long-awaited notice on enforcement priorities for 2022 (Notice). The BCA explains that, with a view to making the best use of its resources, it will...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

2021 Energy and Chemicals Antitrust Report

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Antitrust activity increased significantly in 2021. This past year brought numerous changes in merger and non-merger enforcement policies and priorities that signal increased scrutiny in industry transactions. The “Biden...more

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[Webinar] 2021 Energy & Chemicals Antitrust Report: Trends & Takeaways - February 2nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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The energy and chemicals industries play a central role in our economy and regularly capture the attention of antitrust authorities and practitioners. In this program, V&E lawyers Darren Tucker and Jason Powers will discuss...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Biden Administration Prioritizes Corporate Criminal Enforcement

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Takeaways: ..In recent remarks, top DOJ officials stated that DOJ will “surge resources” and “redouble efforts” for corporate enforcement. ..Areas of particular concern include Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,...more

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[Webinar] Eleventh Annual Hydraulic Fracturing Symposium - October 14th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am CT

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Join Vinson & Elkins for our eleventh annual seminar focusing on what you need to know about the most important evolving topics and the changing regulatory environment surrounding unconventional oil and gas development. ...more

Williams Mullen

Environmental Notes - January 2021

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Federal environmental policies are likely to undergo significant changes at DOJ and EPA under the Biden administration, including alteration of many Trump administration enforcement policies. Since many of these existing...more

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FERC in the Biden Era

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) is poised to play an important role in the administration of President-elect Joe Biden, in light of the emphasis that the Biden administration will likely...more

World Law Group

Challenges for Infrastructure Projects in the Current Environment

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WLG's Energy, Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships, and International Tax & Private Wealth Groups as discuss challenges with projects amid the pandemic. Moderator: Juan Manuel Mercant, Guyer & Regules - Uruguay ...more

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[Webinar] Challenges for Infrastructure Projects in the Current Environment - November 3rd, 8:00 am EST

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Join WLG's Energy, Mining & CleanTech; Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships; and International Tax & Private Wealth Groups as they discuss challenges and opportunities with projects amid the pandemic. Challenges...more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment Issues Environmental Enforcement Guidance

On March 30, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (E&E) issued an enforcement guidance document in response to COVID-19 related disruptions faced by regulated businesses. Per the guidance, the E&E has created an...more

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Issues to Watch at FERC in 2020

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Several developments may raise the profile of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) in 2020. First, the growing importance of renewable energy generation will raise new issues for FERC. On...more

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NRC Enforcement Guidance Clarifies Section 2.2.3 of the Enforcement Policy

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The NRC’s Office of Enforcement (OE) recently issued an enforcement guidance memorandum (EGM) to reinforce the NRC’s Enforcement Policy (Policy) and earlier guidance on identifying and documenting findings and associated...more

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FERC Rescinds Its Policy of Issuing Notices of Alleged Violations

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FERC issued an order on May 16 rescinding its 2009 policy of issuing Notices of Alleged Violations (NAVs) after the subject of an investigation is given an opportunity to respond to FERC Enforcement Staff’s preliminary...more

K&L Gates LLP

Energy Storage Handbook Vol. 2

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Designed as a basic primer on what energy storage is, how it is regulated and what sorts of issues are encountered when such projects are financed and developed, the Handbook is intended to highlight the most common...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

5 Key Takeaways from FERC’s Recent Energy Storage Order

In February, FERC issued Order 841, Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators (the “Order”), requiring RTOs and ISOs to establish new market...more

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