Washington, D.C. partner David Fotouhi and associates Andrew Wilhelm and Amalia Reiss are the authors of "Water Rule Reinstatement Shows Specific Objections Are Key," [PDF] published by Law360 on April 28, 2021.
Publications | April 29, 2021
On his first day in office, President Biden signed an Executive Order that directed his administration to focus on addressing climate change, and issued a mandate that certain agencies immediately review a number of agency actions from the previous administration regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Client Alert | April 27, 2021
Washington, D.C. partner David Fotouhi and associate Trenton Van Oss are the authors of "What DC Circ.'s Finality Test Means For Biden Enviro Policies," [PDF] published by Law360 on April 20, 2021.
Publications | April 21, 2021
In this webcast, members of Gibson Dunn’s Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort practice group discuss significant recent developments and forecast what to expect from the Environmental Protection Agency under the new U.S. presidential administration.
Webcasts | March 23, 2021
Four Gibson Dunn partners were named among the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental & Energy Lawyers. This inaugural list recognizes lawyers who “represent the evolution of environmental law.” Los Angeles partner Patrick Dennis and Washington, D.C. partners Stacie Fletcher, Raymond Ludwiszewski and Daniel Nelson were recognized.
Firm News | March 19, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers highlight the central issues raised by two key environmental cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court and provide expert analysis on the potential implications of the Court’s review, along with other cases to watch raising important environmental considerations.
Client Alert | March 18, 2021
On March 15, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule that requires electric generating units (i.e., power plants) in 12 states to reduce ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions. This final rule, issued pursuant to a court-ordered deadline, is the first significant regulatory action finalized by the Biden EPA.
Client Alert | March 16, 2021
On February 3, 2021, the Administrative Court of Paris ruled that a liability action brought by several environmental protection associations against the French State, seeking recognition of its failure to act against climate change, was admissible, that the ecological damage alleged by the associations was established and that the French State was partially responsible for it.
Client Alert | February 26, 2021
Washington, D.C. partner Stacie Fletcher, Los Angeles partner Abbey Hudson and Washington, D.C. associate Rachel Levick Corley are the authors of "3 Key Environmental Takeaways From Biden's First 30 Days," [PDF] published by Law360 on February 17, 2021.
Publications | February 18, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that David Fotouhi has returned as a partner to the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. After serving for the past three and a half years in the Office of General Counsel at the U.S.
Press Releases | February 16, 2021
The Trump administration recently finalized a rule that clarifies that the incidental killing of migratory birds is not punishable under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
Client Alert | January 13, 2021
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently approved significant changes to the requirements for reporting emissions from stationary sources to help monitor air pollution at local levels.
Client Alert | December 1, 2020
In 2013, California set hydrogen infrastructure targets to promote development and growth of the fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and hydrogen fueling market. Yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a draft annual report that analyzes the industry’s current status and near-term outlook, and recommends “actions necessary to maintain progress and enable continued future expansion.”
Client Alert | November 18, 2020
On October 14, 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued a letter to light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturers encouraging industry to report any hardware or software changes made to their vehicles or engines if such changes (i) affect emissions and (ii) were not previously or properly disclosed to CARB.
Client Alert | October 14, 2020
Best Lawyers® named 13 Gibson Dunn partners as the 2021 Lawyer of the Year in their respective practice areas and cities: Frederick Brown – San Francisco – Trademark Law Lawyer of the Year, Jessica Brown – Denver – Employment Law – Management Lawyer of the Year, Christopher Dillon – San Jose – Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year, Baruch Fellner – Washington, D.C. – Litigation – Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year, Stewart McDowell – San Francisco – Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year, Peter Modlin – San Francisco – Litigation – Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Kenneth Parker – Orange County – Litigation – Patent Lawyer of the Year, Doug Rayburn – Dallas – Securities/Capital Markets Law Lawyer of the Year, Douglas Smith – San Francisco –
Firm News | August 20, 2020
After 40 years without an update, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has recently revamped its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations.
Client Alert | August 3, 2020
Since the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its “Temporary COVID-19 Enforcement Policy” on March 26th, many regulated entities have successfully obtained extensions of consent decrees and other deadlines.
Client Alert | May 27, 2020
As governments contemplate lifting COVID-19 restrictions, businesses looking to reopen their doors face numerous questions about the legal risks of operating in the midst of a pandemic. Some of the most pressing concerns include identifying the precautions needed to avoid transmission of the virus to employees, customers, or others in proximity to their operations and the potential for liability if individuals become severely ill or die from a COVID-19 infection.
Client Alert | May 4, 2020
On April 23, 2020, the Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Clean Water Act requires a permit for the indirect discharge of pollutants from point sources to navigable waters via nonpoint sources, such as groundwater, if the discharge is the functional equivalent of a direct discharge.
Client Alert | April 23, 2020
On April 20, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held 7-2 that landowners at Superfund toxic waste sites must obtain EPA approval before seeking damages under state law for cleanup beyond what EPA has ordered.
Client Alert | April 20, 2020
Los Angeles partner Abbey Hudson, Los Angeles associate Dione Garlick and Orange County associate Mark Tomaier are the authors of "Calif. Organic Waste Regs Mean Sweeping Changes For Cos." [PDF] published by Law360 on April 9, 2020.
Publications | April 10, 2020
On March 17, 2020, Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, issued a Declaration activating the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act, extending immunity “from suit and liability under federal and state law with respect to all claims for loss caused by, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from” administration or use of qualifying products used to combat or reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Client Alert | April 6, 2020
On March 31, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued new standards for automobile fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for model year (MY) 2021 through MY 2026 vehicles.
Client Alert | March 31, 2020
Los Angeles partner Abbey Hudson, Los Angeles associate Dione Garlick and Palo Alto associate Collin James Vierra are the authors of “Community Shared Solar: Promising Option For Calif.
Publications | February 27, 2020
In early November 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new measure lengthening the statute of limitations period for public water suppliers to sue for water contamination.
Client Alert | November 13, 2019
Six Gibson Dunn attorneys were recognized by Who’s Who Legal in their respective fields. The Who’s Who Legal Capital Markets 2019 guide recognized Dallas partner Douglas Rayburn.
Firm News | November 6, 2019
Euromoney Legal Media Group named two partners to its 2019 Americas Rising Stars list. Washington D.C. partner Stacie Fletcher was named “Best in Environment,” and Los Angeles partner Katherine Smith was awarded “Best in Labor & Employment.” The awards were announced on September 12, 2019.
Firm News | September 13, 2019
The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 has recognized 158 Gibson Dunn attorneys in 54 practice areas. Additionally, 48 lawyers were recognized in Best Lawyers International in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Firm News | August 15, 2019
Benchmark Litigation named Perlette Jura, Andrea Neuman, Elizabeth Papez, Deborah Stein and Meryl Young to its 2019 list of the Top 250 Women in Litigation, which recognizes America’s leading female trial lawyers.
Firm News | August 15, 2019
Gibson Dunn earned 54 practice area rankings, including 18 top-tier rankings in the 2019 edition of The Legal 500 – United States, and 32 partners were named Leading Lawyers in their respective practices with an additional 15 partners recognized as Next Generation Lawyers and two attorneys recognized as Rising Stars.
Firm News | July 11, 2019
Last week, the New York State Legislature passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Senate Bill S6599 (“CLCPA”). It is considered to impose “the most aggressive legal mandate in the country” for emissions reduction.
Publications | June 25, 2019
In its 2019 edition, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business awarded Gibson Dunn 79 first-tier rankings, of which 27 were firm practice group rankings and 52 were individual lawyer rankings.
Firm News | April 25, 2019
On March 29, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the New Owner Clean Air Act Audit Program (the “Program”) for the oil and natural gas sector. Under the Program, new owners of upstream exploration and production sites can seek complete civil penalty mitigation in exchange for auditing their sites for Clean Air Act violations, disclosing any violations, and correcting those violations on an agreed timeline.
Client Alert | April 3, 2019
Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its five Environmental Groups Of The Year [PDF] for 2018. The firm was recognized for “[scoring] several high-profile victories in environmental litigation in 2018.” The firm’s Environmental practice was profiled on January 28, 2019.
Firm News | January 28, 2019
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce its selection by Law360 as a Law Firm of the Year for 2018, featuring the four firms that received the most Practice Group of the Year awards in its profile, “The Firms That Dominated in 2018.” [PDF] Of the four, Gibson Dunn “led the pack with 11 winning practice areas” for “successfully securing wins in bet-the-company matters and closing high-profile, big-ticket deals for clients throughout 2018.” The awards were published on January 13, 2019.
Firm News | January 13, 2019
On December 11, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers announced that they will be publishing for public comment a proposed rule to define the scope of waters federally regulated under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
Client Alert | December 21, 2018
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® awarded Gibson Dunn Tier 1 rankings in 132 practice area categories in its 2019 “Best Law Firms” [PDF] survey. Overall, the firm earned 169 rankings in nine metropolitan areas and nationally.
Firm News | November 1, 2018
Euromoney Legal Media Group recognized three Gibson Dunn partners among its inaugural list of Americas Rising Stars. Blaine Evanson was named Best in Litigation: Appellate; Stacie Fletcher was named Best in Environment; and John Partridge was named Best in Life Sciences.
Firm News | September 27, 2018
On August 2, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021–2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (SAFE Vehicles Rule), relating to the national automobile fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards set by EPA for cars and light-duty trucks.
Client Alert | August 2, 2018
Click on PDF On July 30, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") published a final rule amending the national minimum criteria for existing and new landfills and surface impoundments that contain coal combustion residuals ("CCR"), also known as coal ash.
Client Alert | July 31, 2018
National Law Journal’s 2018 D.C. Litigation Department of the Year contest recognized Gibson Dunn as co-winner in the General Litigation [PDF] and Labor & Employment [PDF] categories and the winner in the Products Liability/Mass Torts [PDF] category.
Firm News | May 29, 2018
On March 22, 2018, in a 4-1 opinion, the Delaware Supreme Court held that where defendants have demonstrated that litigating in Delaware would result in an overwhelming hardship to defendants, Delaware courts may dismiss suits under the doctrine of forum non conveniens even if no alternative forum is available.
Client Alert | March 22, 2018
Washington, D.C. partner Avi Garbow is the author of "EPA In The Trump Era: Settling Mandatory Duty Lawsuits," [PDF] published by Law360 on February 22, 2018.
Article | February 22, 2018
In this webcast, a panel reviews key regulatory and corporate governance developments in 2017 and offers valuable insight on how to address challenges forecasted for 2018.
Webcasts | January 24, 2018
With the beginning of a new presidential administration, 2017 was a year of notable transition in key areas of environmental law and policy. Not surprisingly, few sectors experienced that transition more than the oil and gas sector.
Client Alert | January 22, 2018
National Association of Manufacturers v. Department of Defense, No. 16-299 Today, the Supreme Court unanimously held that challenges to an agency rule defining the “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act must be filed in federal district court, not in the federal courts of appeals.
Client Alert | January 22, 2018
Washington, D.C. partner Avi Garbow and Los Angeles associates Abbey Hudson and Marissa Moshell are the authors of "A New Approach To Climate Analysis Under NEPA?" [PDF] published by Law360 on November 2, 2017.
Article | November 2, 2017
Orange County partner Thomas Manakides and Los Angeles associate Alexander Swanson are the authors of "CERCLA's Jurisdictional Bar to Medical Monitoring Claims," published by Law360 on August 18, 2017.
Article | August 18, 2017
San Francisco partner Peter Modlin and associate Courtney Chin are the authors of "What To Expect From CAA Risk Management Program Delay," [PDF] published by Law360 on June 5, 2017.
Article | June 5, 2017
Washington, D.C. partner Avi Garbow and associate Bryson Smith are the authors of "Regulatory Reform Agenda Opens Door For Public Input," [PDF] published by Law360 on May 4, 2017.
Article | May 4, 2017