Allison A. Torrence
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Supreme Court Grants Stay of Clean Power Plan
In an unusual step, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of EPA’s “Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units,” 80 Fed. Reg. 64,662 (October 23, 2015) (a/k/a “the Clean Power Plan”). Continue reading
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Lynn Grayson Profiled in Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine
Partner E. Lynn Grayson, chair of the firm’s Environmental and Workplace Health & Safety Law Practice, is prominently featured on the cover of the 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine and in a lengthy profile in the publication. Continue reading
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Climate Change, Energy Addressed in State of the Union
While the President covered a wide range of topics, he spent time to discuss the often politicized and controversial topics of climate change and alternative energy. Continue reading
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Historic Climate Agreement Reached in Paris
On Saturday, December 12th, the 195 parties to the COP21 in Paris agreed to a historic agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from both developed and developing nations. Continue reading
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COP21 Delegates Agree on Draft Climate Change Agreement
Delegates from almost 200 nations worked through the night on Friday and into Saturday, working to create the 48-page “Draft Paris Agreement,” made public on Saturday, December 5th. The draft agreement will be the subject of continued negotiations this week in Paris, with the goal of finalizing a long-term climate change agreement among all parties… Continue reading
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Will Congress Disrupt President Obama’s Efforts at COP21?
As the President and other top officials participate in climate change negotiations at the COP21 in Paris, lawmakers back home are pushing to maintain a role in determining U.S. climate policy. 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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OSHA Proposes 10-Fold Reduction in Beryllium Workplace Exposure Limit
On August 7, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule in the federal register that would reduce exposure limits for occupational exposure to beryllium. Continue reading