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… implications triggered by PFAS exposure and present different insurance coverage options to protect against losses stemming from enforcement or lawsuits for alleged PFAS contamination. They also addressed recent strides taken by insurers to enact PFAS-specific exclusions that would carve out coverage for PFAS-related issues. Speakers: McGuireWoods partners Joseph Englert and Mikaela Whitman are joined by Matthew Kern, senior vice president of the environmental practice at Marsh. PFAS Regulatory Update Post-Election January …

Partners Bernard L. McNamee and Makram Jaber will present at the Energy Bar Association's 2023 Mid-Year Energy Forum. Bernard will be a panelist on the topic of “The Supreme Court’s Energy Docket: Where It Has Been, and Where It Is Going" and Makram will serve on the panel entitled “EPA 111(b) and (d) Rulemaking Revisited." The EBA Mid-Year Energy Forum is one of the largest annual energy law and policy …

Partner Adam Sowatzka will participating as a panelist on the topic of "Whose PFAS Is It?" reviewing the following topics at this year's Perrin Conference's event:PFAS Forensics- how chemical fingerprints, degradation profiles and supply chain evaluations help identify PFAS contributing to complex sites and sourcesOverview of how the current regulatory landscape is triggering recognition of PFAS inputs from consumer-oriented products and points toward additional cleanup and commercial targetsLitigation implications of how …

Partner Allison Wood will be speaking on the topic of "Biden Administration Regulatory Update on Gas, Renewals and Coal" at this year's event. For further information about the conference, and online registration, please visit eastfuelconf.com.

Partner Allison Wood will be speaking on the topic "Understanding the Landscape: Legal and Regulatory Initiatives Driving ESG," as part of the in-person eventThis event is designed to bring together industry leaders in a peer-to-peer environment to discuss the market and investment pressure on the Energy Industry to build robust ESG protocols. Global warming, reduction of the carbon footprint, compliance with the regulators, legislators…what is just and reasonable for Energy companies …

https://www.youtube.com/embed/u-IZnSpbGoQ McGuireWoods is organizing a series of webinars and events for private equity and independent sponsors pursuing energy investments and capital providers interested in independent sponsor-led energy deals. Please join us for a panel discussion on recent developments and trends in private equity investment in solar opportunities. Topics Opportunities in solar investment and development Common financing mechanisms Contracts and other agreements that make up a typical project ESG …

Partners Aaron Flynn and Allison Wood will speaking on the topic of “What Are Congress and the White House Doing on Federal Climate Policy?” at the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally.Climate issues have been front and center in Washington D.C., with President Biden and congressional Democrats making it a top policy priority in the 117th Congress. Dozens of hearings were held on a host of climate issues, and multiple bills were introduced …

… Allison D. Wood, Katherine K. DeLuca, Penny E. Zacharias, Marc Naidoo, Elizabeth J. Hogan https://youtu.be/uHQ4qHVzXcM Download Slides This presentation will look back at the topics discussed during the first three presentations of this series and highlight key takeaways and best practices. Lawyers will address questions and feedback received during the first three panels and provide advice on what companies should think about regarding ESG risks and opportunities. Our programs are intended …

Partner Aaron M. Flynn will be a speaker on "New EPA Guidance and Enforcement on Regional Haze State Implementation Plans," hosted by Strafford Webinars.The development and implementation of SIPs come from the concept of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has the authority to establish NAAQS for six pollutants and develop other regulations through the rulemaking process, reviewing the standards every five years.Listen as our expert …

Partner Peter C. Butcher will be speaking at the ACG Pittsburgh 2021 October Program addressing "Sustainability Simplified - Effectively Navigating Your Sustainability and ESG Journey."The subject of Sustainability and ESG can be complex, confusing and often overwhelming. Join us for this helpful session that will cut out the noise and provide practical advice on how to best navigate your Sustainability and ESG journey. Focused areas of discussion will include the social and market forces driving …

Partner Peter C. Butcher will be speaking at the 97th IECA Annual Conference addressing "ESG: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Energy Companies in Developing and Complying with ESG Strategies and Reporting."ESG is the latest topic. Energy companies have been asking the following questions: How does the continued development of fossil fuels fit in a sustainability strategy? What ESG initiatives are investors focused on? What are the key items to track and report? Our panel of …

Partner Allison Wood will be speaking on the topic "ESG In Action – Showcasing Success," as part of this half-day virtual event focusing on key issues and developments surrounding accountability, enforcement, investment and innovation. Leading law departments and law firms are at the center of how many organizations self-assess and refine both their focus and resources related to ESG initiatives. Learn from industry experts about how to identify key metrics that shape and monitor …

Download SlidesThe Biden administration, now in office for more than 100 days, has issued a number of new policies impacting investment and business strategies. Join McGuireWoods and McGuireWoods Consulting for the first of a four-part webinar series analyzing new energy, environmental and infrastructure policies, and related energy sector investment opportunities and considerations. Topics The ESG, EJ Action Plan: What do these anticipated climate change and environmental policies mean for your business operations and investment …

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y2QyvA66Fwk Professionals from McGuireWoods LLP and our public affairs subsidiary, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, provide a discussion and analysis of the election outcome and its environmental impacts. This webinar offers insights on anticipated legislative and regulatory actions related to climate change and environmental policies. Speakers Gov. Jim Hodges, President, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, (Moderator) Aaron M. Flynn, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP Allison D. Wood, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP David A. Franchina, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Av0UDcCNGFI Download Slides In today’s business and political climate, pressure from global and national levels is forcing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues to the top of many public companies’ agendas. Join McGuireWoods for a primer on best practices, trends and emerging risks. Topics Environmental, social and governance reporting Basics, purpose and evolution SEC considerations Voluntary standards Basics, purpose and evolution SEC considerations Voluntary standards Litigation and other risks …

https://www.youtube.com/embed/E0_LRJ9mopU Download Slide Presentation >> Join McGuireWoods’ data centers and environmental teams, alongside Digital Realty Trust Inc. and Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company, for a webinar on the latest water footprint and consumption trends shaping the data centers industry. Topics Water footprint Water consumption Waterborne pathogens Panelists Walter N. Leclerc III, Director, Environmental Occupational Health and Safety, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Michael M. Obradovitch II, Esq., Senior Corporate Account Manager …

https://www.youtube.com/embed/KiT8y6LNsoE Download Presentation Slides >> Join McGuireWoods’ data centers and environmental team, alongside Digital Realty Trust Inc., for a webinar on the latest environmental health and safety trends shaping the data centers industry. We’ll also discuss industry outlook and the related impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Topics include COVID-19 impact Environmental Hazardous material use and waste management Air emissions Drinking water, storm water and wastewater Energy use Occupational …

Join Partner Samuel L. Tarry, Jr., and Associate Jonathan A. Wolfson as they present at this event on "Louisiana Wetlands and Coastal Issues."Louisiana wetland cases have garnered the full attention of the energy industry as actions which were once legal and even encouraged by Louisiana state and local government are now being litigated in state court. In 2015, Louisiana coastal parishes and the state government sued energy companies alleging extraction activities in the 20th …

McGuireWoods Consulting and McGuireWoods LLP conducted a panel discussion on potential options for infrastructure investment and tax reform in the Trump administration. https://player.vimeo.com/video/206572070?dnt=1 Download presentation slides >> Panelists Rosemary Becchi, Partner with McGuireWoods LLP, Senior Vice President with McGuireWoods Consulting and former tax counsel on the Majority Staff of the Senate Finance Committee Douglas E. Lamb, Partner with McGuireWoods LLP, whose public finance practice focuses on economic development, solid …

Leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage provided the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The Renewable Energy Law Conference blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy, and is aimed at industry participants, legal and financial advisors, and key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. Partner James Thornhill panelled a discussion on "Regulatory Due Diligence Issues in Energy Financing," while associate Becky Diffen moderated a discussion on …

McGuireWoods Partner Elizabeth M. Rothenberg spoke at this event on "Compliance Assurance – Hope is not an Option." Attendees joined their peers for the magic, fun, and excitement of Universal Orlando, while networking over appetizers and cocktails.For more information please click here.

The vast majority of procurement by Virginia’s state and local public bodies occurs under the auspices of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA). The VPPA applies to the acquisition of goods, services, construction and insurance. Both public bodies with procurement needs and businesses that want to sell goods, services or insurance or perform construction for public bodies in Virginia should develop an understanding of the VPPA. Join McGuireWoods’ water resources team for a presentation …

Partner Doug Lamb spoke on the topic, "Obtaining Investment for the Development, Expansion or Conversion of LFGTE to Pipeline Injection, Direct Use and CNG," at this event hosted by the Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) in conjunction with SWANA's Landfill Gas & Biogas Symposium 2015. The LMOP workshop highlighted recent successes in landfill gas (LFG) energy projects and included recognition of the 2014 LMOP Project and Partner of the Year awardees. For additional information, please …

Complimentary Webinar and Live Presentation https://player.vimeo.com/video/100993712 Download presentation slides >> On June 25, EPA issued an updated risk assessment for TCE that identifies possible health risks to consumers and workers. Just two days later, the National Toxicology Program released a draft report recommending that TCE be reclassified as a known human carcinogen. In light of recent risk analyses concerning trichloroethylene (TCE) and potential fetal toxicity, we may face tightened groundwater, soil …