November 2015
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COP21 Commences in Paris
World leaders and delegates from over 150 nations have converged in Paris, France for the United Nations Climate Change Conference Continue reading
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2-Week Blog Series on Climate Change for COP21 Climate Talks in Paris
In recognition of the Paris Climate talks, The Corporate Environmental Lawyer blog will feature a series of blogs over the next two weeks focused on climate change and developments from the negotiations. Please follow our blog to learn more about these issues and developments. Continue reading
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Help Yourself To Some Thanksgiving Turkey With A Side Of Renewable Energy
A new $25 million plant under construction in North Carolina will convert turkey waste into energy. Continue reading
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Law 360 Publishes Lynn Grayson’s Article, “MBTA: Unintended Consequences Of An Old Law”
This week, Law360 published Lynn Grayson’s article titled “MBTA Unintended Consequences Of An Old Law.” Continue reading
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Lynn Grayson and Steven Siros Publish Article on U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments in Nanotechnology
Lynn Grayson and Steven Siros have published an article in the most recent issue of DRI’s Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Newsletter titled Nanotechnology: U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments. Continue reading
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Study Purports to Find Carbon Nanotubes in Children’s Lungs
A recent study conducted by the University of Paris-Saclay identified the presence of carbon nanotubes in the children’s lungs in France. Continue reading
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OSHA Penalty Limits to Increase Almost 80% in the Next Year, With Annual Inflation Adjustments Authorized Thereafter
By Alexander J. Bandza Buried in the landmark Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314) (“2015 Budget Act”) signed by the President on Monday, November 2, 2015, Section 701 requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to begin indexing its penalty limits to inflation, much like the US EPA and other federal agencies do now. … Continue reading