E2 Law Blog

Insights and Commentary on Global Environmental and Energy Issues

The 2025 Chambers USA Guide recognized the Energy & Natural Resources Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP on its nationwide list. The UK-based publisher, Chambers and Partners, selects attorneys and practice areas for inclusion constructed from thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients around the world. GT’s Energy Practice ranked in five related areas along with

In an 8-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a D.C. Circuit ruling that had blocked construction of a new 88-mile freight railroad line, clarifying the scope of impacts that federal agencies must consider under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have proposed to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the ESA to generally remove consideration of habitat when analyzing impacts to covered species. This move has potential to dramatically impact species conservation efforts and developer and landowner obligations under the

On April 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced plans to implement unprecedented emergency procedures to fast-track permitting for energy and critical minerals projects on federal lands. 

BOEM Halts Construction of Empire Wind 1

On April 16, 2025, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a formal director’s order instructing Empire Offshore Wind LLC to cease all construction activities related to the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project. The directive, citing concerns the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) raised about