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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Solar Energy in Turkey

Solar Energy Incentives and Licensing Procedures In Turkey

Serap Zuvin

The primary legislation for the investments on solar energy resources is the Law on Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources for Generating Electrical Energy2 ("RER Law").

U.S. Impact Paris Climate Agreement

U.S. Impact on Paris Climate Agreement

Lisa S. Zebovitz

The United States Climate Alliance, currently comprised of 14 states, is “committed to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.”

Renewable Energy Projects

Renewable Energy Projects Meet an Unlikely Opponent: Environmentalists

Lee D. Hoffman

As the environmental movement challenged the energy industry to move “beyond coal” and later to move “beyond gas” to a carbonless energy future, investment in renewable energy skyrocketed.

What Cheap Oil Hath Wrought

What Cheap Oil Hath Wrought

Michelle V. Rafter

Plunging prices have decimated energy industry profits and jobs, but have given consumers more power at the pump.

Spain to Repeal "Sun Tax"

Sun Tax Out, Self-Sufficiency In

Mariano Roca López

How Spain is paving the way for self-sufficient homes.

Environmental Review

Going Global

Joseph K. Reinhart, Esq. and Meredith Odato Graham, Esq.

Expanding the scope of environmental review for the energy sector.

Congestion Charges

The Regional Capture of a National Resource

Lyle D. Larson

The untold story of “congestion charges.”

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Vigilant for Safety in Oil Fields and on Highways

Frank L. Branson

Hardworking Americans in the oil patch live and toil in a perilous environment, performing some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. today.

Why Patents Lead to Innovation

Understanding the Constitutionality of Patent Law

John Powers

Ideas can be stolen, just like the machines or products they were used to create.

Lender Liability

Gloria’s Ranch

M. Thomas Arceneaux

A return to the lender liability days?

What Are Lawyer Commendations?

Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent

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Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.

Pablo Perezalonso Eguía – Ritch Mueller

Q&A with Pablo Perezalonso Eguía of Ritch Mueller

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An interview with Pablo Perezalonso Eguía of 2018 Mexican "Law Firm of the Year" Ritch Mueller.

Clean Energy

Clean Energy: Arena's Grant Funding and the New Clean Energy Innovation Fund

Clare Corke

On 23 March 2016, the Turnbull Government announced the establishment of a $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund (CEIF) to provide debt and equity funding for clean energy projects.

Can Caffeine Cause You to Fail DUI Test?

Could Too Much Coffee Make You Fail a DUI Test?

Daniel Taylor

While it might surprise you, too much caffeine could trigger a false positive on a breathalyzer test.

 Pedro Aguiar de Freitas

Q&A with Pedro Aguiar de Freitas of Veirano Advogados

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Q&A with Pinheiro Neto Advogados Project Fina

Q&A with Ricardo Coelho and Júlio César Bueno of 2018 Brazilian “Law Firm of the Year” Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ Project Finance and Development Practice

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Can you tell me about the characteristics that make up your law firm and the project finance in development practice that led to being recognized as a “Law Firm of the Year”?

Law Firm of the Year 2019 Clifford Chance

An Interview With Cornelia Thaler of Clifford Chance Deutschland

Clifford Chance Deutschland

The head of Clifford Chance Deutschland's 2019 German "Law Firm of the Year" winning practice discusses the future of German real estate.

Rogério Miranda of SVMFA

Q&A with Rogério Miranda of SVMFA

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An interview with Brazil "Law Firm of the Year" SVMFA's Rogério Miranda.

Paris Agreement Climate Change

Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Overview and Update

Beatriz Paulo de Frontin and Márcio Pereira

An overview of the Paris Climate Agreement.

USA v. Moss

USA v. Moss Limits Regulatory Jurisdiction on the OCS

Grady S. Hurley

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has primary regulatory jurisdiction over OCS oil and gas operations. Following the Deepwater Horizon incident in 2011, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) was created to issue leases and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) established to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve national resources.

Electric System in Chile

The New Electric System in Chile

Alejandro Vergara Blanco

Will Facebook Err on the Side of Free Speech?

In the News Weekly Roundup: Facebook's Free Speech Controversy

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Recent news from Best Lawyers listed lawyers and firms. New hires at Akerman and King & Spalding, and a win for Greenberg Traurig.

Will the Supreme Court Limit Chevron Deferenc

RTO Tariffs and Market Protocols–Will the Supreme Court Limit Chevron Deference?

Lyle D. Larson

Looking at the future of Chevron deference following Kennedy's unexpected departure.

P3s in Puerto Rico

Public-Private Partnerships in Puerto Rico: A Handbook

DLA Piper

Historically, there has been vigorous debate among the residents of Puerto Rico for and against the privatization of public property and public services.

Dangerous Vehicles

Dangerously Flawed Vehicle Designs

Marc G. Brecher

When the harm is significant enough to raise major safety concerns, a recall may be issued, but that only goes so far. Many recalled items are never returned or repaired, leaving latent hazards everywhere.

Franklin Hoet-Linares

Q&A with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque

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An interview with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque.

Lead Service Line Replacement

Indiana on Cutting Edge of Lead Service Line Replacement for Water Utilities

Nicholas K. Kile

As utilities have undertaken the task of replacing the mains, which the utility owns and to which the customer service line connects, an increased risk from lead in that customer line is exposed.

Russia's Legal Environment

Russia's Evolving Legal Environment and the Next Economic Upswing

Andrey Goltsblat

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