On November 22, 2024, the First District Court of Appeal’s (Div. 4) partially-published opinion in People of the State of California ex rel. Bonta v. County of Lake (Lotusland Investment Holdings, Inc., et al. Real Parties in Interest) (2024) 105 Cal.App.5th 1222 (No. A165677) became final. The published part of the decision addresses several significant
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of December 16, 2024
Electricity Generation: Department of Energy Announces Funding for Marine Energy and Offshore Wind Research and Development 
On December 4, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced over eighteen million dollars in funding for select research and development projects on marine energy and offshore wind. The projects are being run at seventeen universities including Oregon State,
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Hung Out to Dry: USEPA Issues Bans on Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene
Seyfarth Synopsis: Continuing its assault on commonly used chemicals that pose risks to human health, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) issued (but has not yet published in the Federal Register) bans on Trichloroethylene (“TCE” or “Tri”) and Perchloroethylene (“PCE” or “Perc”) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”). The bans were first proposed
California Offers Enforcement Relief on GHG Disclosures
On December 5, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued an Enforcement Notice regarding the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), which will require companies “doing business” in California to report their Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), with reporting for 2025 Scope 1 and 2 emissions beginning
Latin America Environmental Updates: September and October 2024
This GT Alert highlights significant environmental developments in Latin America from September to October 2024.
OSHA Finalizes PPE Fitting Requirement for Construction Workers
On December 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. The final rule adds specific language to the existing standard requiring employers to provide properly fitting PPE for construction industry workers. This change aligns the construction industry with
Dec. 17 WEBINAR | Renewables Year-End Sneak Preview—Credit Transfers, Tax Equity, M&A and Finance Markets
Jeffrey Chester, global co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Energy Project Finance & Development Practice, is co-hosting a webinar with Marathon Capital and Crux Dec. 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET. The event will feature an insightful panel discussion on the state of the renewable energy market, trends and what to expect in 2025.
Should Online Marketplace Operators Fear Being Liable for All of Their Sellers? An Overview of the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Pickard v. Amazon Decision
A recent 4–3 majority decision [1] from the Louisiana Supreme Court exposes market intermediaries to potential liability for damages caused by products sold by sellers using their platform. In June 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court answered two certified questions from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana concerning the liability facing
Latin America Energy Updates: September and October 2024
This GT Alert highlights significant energy sector developments in Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, from September and October 2024.