Recently by Annemargaret Connolly
The Environmental Regulatory Landscape: Beyond The Politics, A Water Crisis Looms
Editor: Please tell us a little about your professional backgrounds. Connolly: I am head of the corporate transactional practice at Weil, and I’ve been practicing environmental law at Weil for 25-plus years. Goslin: I’ve been an associate at Weil in the Environmental Transactions...
Read MoreThe Future For Renewables
Editor: What impact has the Solyndra bankruptcy had on federal programs to promote renewable energy development? Connolly: The Solyndra bankruptcy and the collapse of a handful of other loan guarantee recipients really turned the whole idea of government support for renewable energy into a...
Read MoreEPA – A Focal Point Of Controversy
Editor: Please describe Weil’s environmental practice. Connolly: Our environmental practice group consists of individuals with broad experience managing environmental issues in the context of corporate transactions and restructurings, and with significant experience advising on general...
Read MoreEPA Issues: Evolving GHG Regulations And The Resurgence Of Renewables
Editor: Are there current and pending environmental laws and regulations that could be detrimental to economic growth and job creation? Connolly: Some people appear predisposed to argue that anything EPA proposes is “detrimental” if it has a price tag attached to it. Some in...
Read MoreNew Rules Governing Emissions Take Center Stage
Editor: The EPA's "Tailoring Rule" 1 breaks new ground in regulating stationary sources of GHG emissions. What is the impact of this rule and what companies are most likely to be affected? Connolly: The rule currently requires certain larger emitters, such as utilities, refiners and some heavy...
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