International Law

Renewable Energy Bill Passes House
The House has passed the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 by a vote of 236-182. The bill will end unnecessary subsidies to Big Oil companies and invest in clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency...

ENVIRONMENTALISTS SQUABBLING OVER RENEWABLE ENERGY. Renewable-energy development, which the Obama
ENVIRONMENTALISTS SQUABBLING OVER RENEWABLE ENERGY. “Renewable-energy development, which the Obama administration has made a priority, is posing conflicts between economic interests and environmental concerns, not entirely unlike the way offshore oil and gas development pits economics against environment...

Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act Passes House
Today, the House passed the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act (HR 7060) by a vote of 257-166. The legislation will extend and expand tax incentives for renewable energy, create and retain hundreds of thousands of green jobs, spur American innovation and business investment, cut taxes for millions of Americans, and close loopholes [...

House Debates Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act
UPDATE: The bill has passed, 263-160. The House is currently debating the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act, H.R. 6049, to extend and expand tax incentives for renewable energy, retain and create hundreds of thousands of green jobs, spur American innovation and business investment, cut taxes for millions of Americans, and close loopholes allowing U...

Renewable energy attorney Brian Nese joins Stoel Rives
Renewable energy attorney Brian Nese joined Stoel Rives' San Diego office as an attorney in their energy group. Nese focuses on renewable energy clients, particularly project development, regulatory matters and civil litigation...

Blawg of the Day -- Renewable + Law
On to our next big firm -- this time it's Stoel Rives, and their blog Renewable + Law. They hope the blog is a catalyst for lively discussion about renewable energy and climate policies, major renewable energy projects, emerging technologies, market developments, new laws, tax credits and industry scuttlebutt...

FRS Healthy Energy
alleging the quercetin benefits from FRS energy products are a scam.

Two Energy Companies Settle Whistleblower Qui Tam Suit
Two Energy Companies Settle Whistleblower Qui Tam Suit

Orion Energy Systems, Inc.
401K / ERISA Stock Fraud

Hardcore Energy Drinks
FDA, Health Canada Warn of Suspected Tampering

Valero Energy
Faces National Labor Class Action

N.Y. Nightclub Owner
Settlement reached Red Bull Energy Drink lawsuit.