Thirty-three Environmental Practice attorneys from 17 Greenberg Traurig, LLP offices across the United States, Latin America, and Europe have been recognized in The Legal 500 United States, Latin America, Germany, and EMEA 2026 Editions.
Greenberg Traurig’s Environmental Practice Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guide
The 2026 Chambers Guides recognized global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Environmental Practice in the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
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Interior’s Post-2026 Colorado River Operating Framework Draws Immediate Legal Challenge
On Aug. 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) adopted a new decision framework for operating Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2036 and simultaneously issued operating guidelines for 2027 and 2028 (Operating Guidelines). The actions are intended to replace the 2007 Interim Guidelines and other Colorado River water management agreements that expire at the end of 2026.
New Jersey REAL Development Rules in Flux as State Weighs Changes to Flood Zone, Environmental Permitting
New Jersey’s REAL rules continue to evolve as NJDEP considers amendments and delays affecting environmental permitting and floodplain development requirements.
Environmental Provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Pub. L. No. 119-101, 140 Stat. 845, became law without the president’s signature. The ROAD Act is an effort to facilitate an improvement in the affordability of housing.
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DOJ Motion Raises Questions About Clean Air Act Citizen Suits
The Department of Justice has asked a federal court to dismiss a Clean Air Act citizen suit against xAI, raising an unsettled question: may private plaintiffs proceed where EPA allegedly declined to require preconstruction permitting review?
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E2 Law Podcast Episode 25 | U.S. Hydrogen Industry: Federal Policy Shifts, Tax Credits, and the Road Ahead
The latest episode of the Energy Horizons series on Greenberg Traurig’s E2 Energy Law podcast is now live. Host Bill Garner, Global Co-Chair of GT’s Energy and Natural Resources
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FWS, NMFS Rescind Longstanding ‘Harm’ Regulatory Definition, Reducing Scope of ESA’s ‘Take’ Prohibition
On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service published a final rule rescinding the regulatory definition of “harm,” one of nine terms listed in the Endangered Species Act (ESA)’s definition of “take.”
NRC Proposes Removing ALARA from Radiation Protection Rules
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to eliminate its “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) standard from its radiation protection regulations.
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Enhanced Geothermal Systems Move Toward Commercial Deployment: Legal and Regulatory Considerations
Enhanced geothermal systems are moving toward commercial deployment as developers navigate existing legal and regulatory frameworks.