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CPUC Program for Alternative Energy Contracts Preempted by More Eco-Friendly Federal Law

The Ninth Circuit on Monday found that the CPUC's program was preempted by a federal law which requires electric utilities to buy all power produced by alternative energy generators. The decision upholds an earlier ruling by a federal judge in San Francisco.
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The Legal Intelligencer

PFAS—Growing Regulation and Liabilities for the Regulated Community

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals that have received a lot of regulatory, scientific and legal attention in recent years, and all indications are that this is just the beginning. To be sure, the lack of federal guidance and the patchwork of state regulations addressing these chemicals is problematic for the regulated community.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Creative Solar Development Could Help Once-Contaminated Lands Shine Again

While solar markets in many other states have flourished, Pennsylvania has been left largely in the shade, with less than 1% of the commonwealth's electricity generated by solar.
9 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Thompson & Knight's Mexico Presence Helped Lure Houston Project Finance Lawyer

George Humphrey left Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Houston office, which he joined in 2016, for Texas firm.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY State Legislature Passes Two Major Environmental Bills

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte Biblow discusses “two of the most significant environmental bills in recent memory” which were passed by the New York State Legislature in June. The bills, she writes, will affect New York State residents, property owners, developers, businesses, local governments, and other entities and institutions in the state in large and small ways.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Much of Venezuela in the Dark Again After Massive Blackout

The power in the capital went out Monday afternoon and immediately backed up traffic as stop lights and the subway stopped working during rush hour.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Carnival Pledges Steps Ongoing to Curb Ocean Pollution

Last month, Carnival admitted violating probation from a 2016 criminal pollution case — it paid a separate $40 million fine at the time — as its ships continued to cause environmental harm around the world since then.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Fifth Circuit Affirms $43.21M Verdict for Houston-Based Apache Affiliate

"Companies must comply with their contracts and with federal decommissioning requirements, and safety and sound operational judgment outweighs ill-conceived cost sensitivity," said Susman Godfrey partner Geoffrey L. Harrison.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Haynes and Boone Adds Energy Partner with Deep Power Experience

Eddy Daniels joined the firm in Dallas and Houston after a stint as general counsel and chief compliance officer at Panda Power Funds.
3 minute read

International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Snags Six-Strong Milan Team From Paul Hastings

The firm has continued expanding its European headcount.
2 minute read

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