Federal authorities obtain first-ever criminal conviction regarding fraudulent generation of renewable fuel credits *

USA - July 5 2012
On June 25, 2012, a federal jury in Maryland found the owner of a fraudulent clean energy production company guilty of wire fraud, money laundering and violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA). 

Co-authors: Bethany K. Hatef.

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Potential challenge to the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme by international airlines *

European Union, Global - April 5 2012
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations specialised agency under UN Protocol No. 45, is an intergovernmental organisation, chartered by the Chicago Convention in 1944, which governs civil international aviation.

Co-authors: Jeffrey C. Bates.

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Broad scope and impact of California “Green Chemistry” regulations *

USA - December 22 2011
New draft “Green Chemistry” regulations released by California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control are expected to impose substantial requirements on manufacturers, importers and retailers nationwide of a number of consumer products distributed in California.

Co-authors: Bethany K. Hatef, Brandon H. Barnes.

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The top five environmental traps in M&A transactions *

USA - September 30 2011
Because environmental laws and regulations can impose substantial operating costs and liabilities, it is very important to flag and address environmental issues in M&A transactions.

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EU suspends carbon trading after almost $38 million stolen *

European Union - February 1 2011
The most recent theft of almost US$38 million in EU Emission Trading System carbon credits may shift political support in favor of centralization and abolition of national registries.

Co-authors: Brandon H. Barnes.

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