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Recent Environmental Law Articles

4Jun, 2023

Court Finds California Racial, Ethnic and LGBT Quotas for Boards Unconstitutional

By |Sunday, June 4th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , |

A California federal district court has found as unconstitutional on its face California Assembly Bill No. 979 (AB 979), which requires publicly held corporations in California to have a certain number of directors from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ backgrounds. This case has been widely ...

28May, 2023

H&M Wins Dismissal of Greenwashing Lawsuit

By |Sunday, May 28th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , |

Abraham Lizama bought a turquoise knitted sweater in H&M's “The Conscious Choice” collection from a retail store in St. Louis. According to Lizama, he believed this meant his sweater was made using “more sustainable and environmentally friendly” manufacturing practices. However, he now claims this sweater ...

20May, 2023

Commercial PACE: Filing the Financing Gap for GHG Reductions in Commercial Building

By |Saturday, May 20th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , |

As the business world grapples with demands to combat climate change, the role of commercial buildings in reducing greenhouse gas emissions has come into sharp focus. Commercial properties account for a significant portion of global emissions, making it crucial to find innovative ways to fund ...

13May, 2023

Maryland Releases Draft GHG Regulations to Implement SB 528

By |Saturday, May 13th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , , |

In a proactive move toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings in the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has today released draft regulations to implement key aspects of Senate Bill 528 of 2022 – The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022. This blog ...

6May, 2023

Rising Demand for Man Made Diamonds is ESG Personified

By |Saturday, May 6th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , , |

For centuries, diamonds have been coveted for their rarity, beauty, and as a status symbol. However, the diamond jewelry industry has been plagued with controversy over the years, including issues related to environmental impact, human rights violations, and questionable business practices. As a result, in ...

30Apr, 2023

More Than 1,000 Shipments of Solar Panels Seized at the Border

By |Sunday, April 30th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , |

More than $1 Billion of shipments have been interdicted by the U.S. government under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act since that law became effective last June 21. “ .. underscoring our commitment to combating forced labor everywhere, including in Xinjiang, where genocide and crimes against humanity ...

23Apr, 2023

Court Saves Gas Stoves from the Government

By |Sunday, April 23rd, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , |

“By completely prohibiting the installation of natural gas piping within newly constructed buildings, the City of Berkeley has waded into a domain preempted by Congress,” is the opening sentence and ultimate holding in the April 17, 2023, decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ...

16Apr, 2023

Do You Own Your GHG Emission Data?

By |Sunday, April 16th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , , , |

As governments and businesses alike try to measure their carbon footprint and strive to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to limit the damage caused by climate change, there is increased interest in GHG emissions data. GHG emissions data is hugely important, including that ownership can ...

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