The Section is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills, stay on top of current developments, and dialogue in environmental, energy, and natural resources law.
In light of the CDC's recommendation that meetings of fifty attendees or more be cancelled, the designation of the COVID-19 disease as a pandemic, and the declaration from the Governor of the State of Illinois of a public health emergency, the ABA and the Section have made the difficult decision to cancel the 49th Spring Conference scheduled for April 22-24, 2020
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Navigating the Jurisdictional Tightrope Between Biopesticides, Biostimulants, and Related Emerging Technologies
Join leading practitioners for a discussion of regulatory jurisdiction and biopesticides, biostimulants, plant regulators, and more in this one-hour, non-CLE webinar.
PFAS Gaining Legislative and Regulatory Traction
Heightened legislative, regulatory, and litigation attention on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) utilized in the manufacture of products such as nonstick cookware, grease-resistant food pac…
New Regulatory Frameworks for Cell-Cultured Meat
As interest in cell-cultured meat grows, lawmakers around the globe are working to clarify which regulatory frameworks will apply to the growth and harvest of the product and how it will be labeled…
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Learn - MorePublications | Book
Water Rights and Environmental Regulation: A Lawyer's Guide
Publications | Book
Environmental Litigation: Law and Strategy, Second Edition
Publications | Book
Natural Resource Damages: A Guide to Litigating and Resolving NRD Cases
The House of Delegates have adopted Res 111 which urges U.S., state, territorial and tribal governments to take leadership role to address climate change; urges Congress and POTUS to sign appropriate climate change legislation.
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The mission of the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources is to be the premier forum for lawyers working in areas related to the environment, natural resources, and energy. The Section is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills, stay on top of developments and to participate in dialogue in these substantive areas. It represents more than 7,500 members with a wide range of professional interests. This chance to meet and network with peers is invaluable. The Section keeps its members abreast of development trends, current court decisions, legislative initiatives, and statutes concerning environmental, natural resources, and energy law.
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