Carbon Emission Credit Trading: Emerging Legal Complexities
Capitalizing on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Requirements
Recording of a 90-minute CLE teleconference with Q&A
Conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Recorded event now available
This seminar will discuss the federal, state and regional actions regarding reduction of greenhouse gases, update the status and viability of carbon credit projects, and offer solutions to the complexities involved in carbon emissions trading.
Description
The impact of climate change is top of mind for businesses worldwide. The U.S. has shifted from being the only industrialized country not committed to the Kyoto Protocol to emerging as a leader in the international climate effort. The U.S. is expected to participate in the next treaty negotiations.
Moreover, many state and local governments are creating their own programs to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs).
Companies that currently pursue GHG reduction or want to participate in such programs must understand the dynamic and evolving legal environment to take full advantage of the opportunities available.
Listen as our panel of environmental law attorneys examines the legal environment surrounding GHG reduction efforts, the complexities and advantages of emissions trading, and best practices to reduce such emissions and take advantage of the available business opportunities.
Outline
- Legal environment
- Federal legislative status — what’s around the road?
- Federal regulatory (EPA ANPR)
- Federal judicial
- States — regional/state action
- Implications (by industry sector)
- International
- Likely impact on carbon trading
- Emissions trading
- International (Kyoto Protocol/ETS)
- U.S. response
- Business response
- Carbon credit projects
- Overview of types of projects approved under the Kyoto Protocol
- Landfill gas
- Capturing flared natural gas
- Fuel switching
- Wind energy
- Hydropower
- Reforestation and avoided deforestation
- Carbon finance
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What are the legal and regulatory frameworks for GHG emission reduction programs in the United States and other parts of the world?
- What are the best strategies for companies and counsel to understand the legal uncertainties involved in reducing emissions?
- How can companies take advantage of the emerging opportunities for carbon trading to reduce overall GHG emissions?
Faculty
Reed D. Rubinstein,
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, Washington, D.C.
He concentrates on environmental and administrative law and handles matters involving development, implementation, and management of environmental, health, and safety programs for clients. He also handles matters involving structuring pollution, cost-cap, and other risk transfer insurance, litigating environmental and mass tort coverage claims.
Paul E. Gutermann,
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Washington, D.C.
He litigates cutting-edge issues arising under all the major statutes and negotiates environmental issues in corporate mergers, divestitures and restructuring. He represents clients in connection with the development of federal legislation, including efforts to regulate carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Gregory J. Casas,
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, Houston
He focuses his practice in antitrust, complex business litigation, and energy and natural resources law. He has experience in greenhouse gas emissions trading under the EU ETS and the Kyoto Protocol. He also litigates power plant disputes, disputes arising out of oil and gas leases and joint operating agreements and product liability claims.
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Environmental Law Advisory Board
Partner
Allen Matkins
Partner
Loeb & Loeb
Of Counsel
Stoel Rives
Partner
Shipman & Goodwin
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Partner
Arnold & Porter
Partner
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl
Partner
Cravath Swaine & Moore
Special Counsel
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Partner
Bryan Cave
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