On 12 November 2024, the Court of Appeal in The Hague handed down its ruling in the appeal proceedings between Shell plc and Milieudefensie, a non-governmental organization. Shell appealed a
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California Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure Laws
On Sept. 27, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 219, delaying implementation of California’s emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure laws. As we reported
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New York to Miss 2030 Renewable Energy Target Despite Making Substantial Progress Following Adoption of Its Climate Law
New York’s Climate law, the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), set a bold target to achieve 70% of its electric generation capacity from renewable sources by 2030. That
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Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 and Climate Change
Last month at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Environmental Law Forum, over 100 environmental lawyers discussed the implications of the duty of competence imposed by Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 on
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April 10-11 EVENT | Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Annual Environmental Law Forum 2024
Greenberg Traurig is proud to be a sponsor and a member of the planning team for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Annual Environmental Law Forum, taking place April 10-11, 2024.
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5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Florida Environmental Issues
- Uptick in Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites – This trend is evident both for impacted sites in general and for those formally in the state of Florida’s (EPA) Brownfields Program, which provides
New York City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Changes Supporting City’s Climate Goals
On Sept. 11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to
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EPA Announces Its Final National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives
On Aug. 17, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final, revised National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs) for fiscal years 2024-2027, seven months after soliciting public comment
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The Montana ‘Youth Climate Case’ and the Pa. Environmental Rights Amendment
On Aug. 14, a trial judge in Montana issued findings of fact and conclusions of law after a bench trial in what has been called the Montana “Youth Climate Case.”
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Federal Government Continues Efforts to Reform Colorado River Operations
The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) is seeking public comments on new strategies to replace the 2007 Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and the Coordinated Operations for
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