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Recent Environmental Law Articles
The Evolution of Environmental Offsets: From Indulgences to Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-06-11T17:04:54-04:00Sunday, June 11th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: compost, environmental offset, food waste, GHG, greenhouse gas, indulgence, Kaplow, offset, Stuart Kaplow|
In the face of concerns over global climate change, finding effective solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has become a pressing priority. Alongside direct mitigation efforts, environmental offsets have emerged as a critical tool in the battle against climate change. The concept of offsets, although ...
Court Finds California Racial, Ethnic and LGBT Quotas for Boards Unconstitutional
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-06-06T21:28:50-04:00Sunday, June 4th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: ESG law, governance, Kaplow, lgbtq quota, Stuart Kaplow|
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 ...
H&M Wins Dismissal of Greenwashing Lawsuit
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-05-29T16:20:39-04:00Sunday, May 28th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: Green Guides, greenwashing, H&M, Kaplow, recycle, Stuart Kaplow|
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 ...
Commercial PACE: Filing the Financing Gap for GHG Reductions in Commercial Building
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-05-21T12:26:12-04:00Saturday, May 20th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: Commercial PACE, GHG, Kaplow, PACE, Stuart Kaplow|
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 ...
Maryland Releases Draft GHG Regulations to Implement SB 528
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-05-14T18:22:43-04:00Saturday, May 13th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022, direct GHG emissions, GHG, Kaplow, Portfolio Manager, SB 528, Stuart Kaplow|
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 ...
Rising Demand for Man Made Diamonds is ESG Personified
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-05-07T16:09:53-04:00Saturday, May 6th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: carbon, diamonds, ESG law, geoengineer, Kaplow, man made diamond, Stuart Kaplow|
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 ...
More Than 1,000 Shipments of Solar Panels Seized at the Border
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-04-30T17:56:02-04:00Sunday, April 30th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: Kaplow, solar panel, Stuart Kaplow, Uyghur, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act|
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 ...
Court Saves Gas Stoves from the Government
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-04-23T17:49:39-04:00Sunday, April 23rd, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: ban natural gas, City of Berkley, ESG, gas stove, Kaplow, Stuart Kaplow|
“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 ...