US v. John Emerson Tuma - Day Seven - Afternoon Session
The morning session was labeled "Day - Eight" - it should have been labeled as "Day - Seven - Morning Session." My apologies for the confusion. The charging conference was somewhat uneventful. Judge...
View ArticleUS V. John Emerson Tuma - Day Seven - Afternoon Session Update
I have just found out that Judge Stagg will allow the lesser included language instruction for the jury. In short, the defense will be able to argue that John Tuma was not actively involved and at...
View ArticleUpcoming Event: Energy Storage for the Grid: Watchful Waiting or the Perfect...
I'll be moderating Energy Storage for the Grid: Watchful Waiting or the Perfect Storm? at the MIT Enterprise Forum Northwest's May 8, 2012 program at Seattle's Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) ,...
View ArticleDean Jim Chen's Work Cited in NYT: Wickard v. Filburn
The case of 1942 agricultural law case of Wickard v. Filburn is referenced frequently in the news as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on the constitutionally of the federal health care law. As the...
View ArticleRenewable Energy Law News - Week of March 19
Photo via FlickrVermont House votes to pursue renewable energy MONTPELIER -- With summer temperatures in Vermont on the first day of spring, House members gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a bill to...
View ArticleFERC Nominees Testify Before Senate Committee; Senators Voice Concerns About...
Anthony T. Clark and FERC Commissioner John R. Norris, both nominated for FERC Commissioner appointments, testified yesterday before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. According to...
View ArticleShell Exec Sees Potential Political Risks of Exporting Cheap American Gas
The Globe and Mail reports that Royal Dutch Shell PLC CFO, Simon Henry, is concerned that exporting low cost American gas to countries that compete economically with the United States could be...
View ArticleFERC Seeks Additional Information from Freeport LNG on Phase II Modification...
Yesterday, FERC asked Freeport LNG Development, L.P. to provide additional information regarding the company’s planned Phase II Modification Project. According to FERC’s letter, available in the...
View ArticleStark & Stark Attorney to Present at NYARM's 2012 Conference
David J. Byrne, Co-Chair of Stark & Stark’s Condominium and Co-op Practice Group, will present materials related to new foreclosure laws and decisions as well as how to effectuate foreclosures. Mr....
View ArticleUS v. John Emerson Tuma - Day Eight - Closing
Closing began at 9:30 a.m. today in the case. Each side had one hour. The government reserved ten minutes for rebuttal. Leslie Lehnert argued the case for the government. She set the tone early - the...
View ArticleNew law regulating Internet Information Service Providers comes into force in...
This post was written by Cynthia O'Donoghue and Zack Dong. New regulations governing the activities of Internet Information Service Providers (“IISPs”) unveiled by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and...
View ArticleThe Sackett Decision and Its Implications for Hydraulic Fracturing
Posted by Eric WaeckerlinWith stunning alacrity, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion [PDF] today in Sackett v. EPA (roughly two months since oral argument), resolutely and unanimously...
View ArticleCan You Reduce Carbon and Save on Taxes?
Ernst & Young has conducted a study on the issue of reducing taxes through environmental and sustainability programs--cutting carbon can lead to lower taxes in some instances. The study results......
View ArticleUS v. John Emerson Tuma - Jury Verdict
The jury returned at 4:30 p.m. Guilty on all five counts (conspiracy, obstruction, and three felony CWA counts). More later. As always, feel free to contact me at Walter.james@jamespllc.com. WDJiiiThe...
View ArticleEPA Loses -- Unanimously -- In Sackett: How Broadly Does It Sweep?
For once, speculation about oral argument proved solid. The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling today in Sackett v. EPA means that EPA must allow judicial review of enforcement orders issued pursuant to...
View ArticleUS v. John Emerson Tuma - Jury Verdict - Follow-up
The sentencing is scheduled for July 25, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. More later. As always, feel free to contact me at walter.james@jamespllc.com. WDJiiiThe sentencing is scheduled for July 25, 2012, at 2:30...
View ArticleThe U.S Supreme Court Decided Today A Significant CWA Case
Today the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously (with two concurring decisions) decided Sackett v. EPA - a case that everyone in the environmental law business has been anxiously awaiting. The issue concerns...
View ArticleProposed Decision Adopting Metrics to Measure Smart Grid Deployments
The California Public Utilities Commission released a much awaited proposed decision on March 20th regarding metrics to measure the deployment of the smart grid in the PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E...
View ArticleDestiny USA Reaches the Green Bonds Finish Line
I apologize for the recent hiatus here at Green Building Law Update. If you want to see what I have been up to, check out ClaimKit (www.claimkit.com). Now, on to green building legal news.You may...
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