Energy
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Counting cost of climate change risks
A 25-fold rise in climate change related regulation could mean businesses are facing risks to value and reputation, says new report.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Big law firms to draft climate change laws
Firms draft model climate laws in pro bono project with over twenty law firms joining pro bono effort led by two law school professors.
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ENVIRONMENT
Pinsent Masons joins climate intiative
Firm joins Climate Bonds partners programme to foster sustainability solutions as climate change goes mainstream.
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DIVERSITY
Pinsent Masons first to sign diversity pledge
Firm signs gender balance pledge for energy sector as chair of pledge body says industry lacks urgency in dealing with diversity.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
BCLP agrees renewable energy partnership
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner partners with Zeigo to create online resource for renewable energy buyers.
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ENVIRONMENT
General counsel lack climate change leadership
In-house legal teams see their role as advisory rather than leading or pioneering says Dutch research.
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EXPANSION
NRF expands renewable energy practice in Texas
Norton Rose Fulbright has expanded its renewable energy capabilities in Texas with the addition of McGuireWoods duo.
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APPOINTMENTS
NRF turns to duo for renewable energy
Norton Rose Fulbright has expanded its renewable energy capabilities in Texas with the addition of McGuireWoods duo.
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ENVIRONMENT
Law firms go green online in Ukraine
Top law firms join in new online platform for renewable energy investment coming to Ukraine.
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EXPANSION
Jenner & Block adds 8-strong energy team
Jenner & Block strengthens energy practice with addition of right-strong energy team from dissolved boutique firm.
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CYBERSECURITY
Law study turns spotlight on electric industry cybersecurity
Need for free flow of information and regulatory disconnect highlighted as industry and US intelligence community worry over cyberattacks.
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EXPANSION
Kirkland, Latham get an energy boost
New energy partner at Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins add new M&A specialist partner, as firms expand energy practices.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
NY attorney general sues Exxon over misleading climate statements
Suit claims the oil giant misled investors on climate change risk by abusing 'proxy cost' statements, but Exxon responds suit is 'meritless.'
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ACCIDENT INVESITIGATIONS
More needed legally to prepare for accident investigations
Executives, employees and contractors should know the specifics of accident invesitgations cautions ex-NTSB general counsel.
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CARTELS
First follow-on cartel damages case reaches judgment in UK
BritNed wins damages from ABB in €13m overcharging case as judge cites issues of justice, fairness and public policy.