West Virginia CLE - Energy Law Courses
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Updates on Hot Topics in Environmental Law
This CLE course will cover recent developments in three key areas of environmental law. First, the course will explore updates in the regulation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as "forever chemicals," highlighting new regulations and ongoing litigation. Next, it will address the concept of the 6th Mass Extinction, examining global initiatives aimed at mitigating this potential biodiversity crisis. Finally, the course will provide an overview of the latest... More Info
$551.88General Credits -
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Environmental Ethics and The Law
Since the Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, it has undergone seven evolutionary eras and five mass extinctions. Today, we are in what many refer to as the Anthropocene—the era of humans—which may also be marked by a sixth mass extinction. To grasp the magnitude of this era, imagine compressing Earth's history into a single calendar year: life began with lightning strikes into the "primordial soup," dinosaurs roamed for roughly six months, yet humans have existed for just the last 30 seconds... More Info
$291.2General Credits -
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Wetlands Law & Policy: From the Federal Clean Water Act to Local Administration
This CLE course explores the crucial role of wetlands within the broader context of environmental law, a relationship that has grown significantly since the Industrial Revolution. Wetlands, ranging from small backyard marshes to vital components in global climate change mitigation, are of paramount importance. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific, legal, and policy dimensions of wetlands. Key Topics: A Brief History of Wetlands The different types of wet... More Info
$551.84General Credits -
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PFAS: The Forever Chemicals
PFA’s were developed in the 1950’s for use as waterproofing materials, fire-suppression chemicals, non-stick coating, and other products. Technically known as Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, these have now been found in both food and water supplies around the world and have been linked to a variety of cancers as well as non-cancerous illnesses. This CLE course will explain these substances and the new federal and state regulations that have been enacted. The course will review the... More Info
$291.26General Credits -
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Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing
The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is a new tool for property owners and developers which offers low interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien. It functions like a muni bond but can still be placed in a capital stack. This CLE course will explain the basics of the C-PACE is enabled and describe its legal structure, status and how it can be put to work for your clients from developers, banks, local governments or private owners. More Info
$291.2General Credits -
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Fundamental Rights to a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment: The Case for Green Amendments
Environmental law is constantly in flux these days and its intersection with constitutional law makes for a fascinating study that may prove promising in the area of public interest environmental law and advocacy, specifically fundamental environmental rights. Known as Green Amendments, these are self-executing provisions that may be added to the bill of rights of a constitution which serve to recognize and to protect people’s rights, include people of future generations, to clean wate... More Info
$551.82General Credits -
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The New Wave of Benzene Litigation: Class Actions
Traditionally, the plaintiffs in benzene personal injury litigation have alleged that their use of paints, solvents, varnishes, and other petroleum-based products caused them to develop blood cancers. When in 2021, benzene was found in deodorants, sunscreens, and other personal care products, consumer class action cases were filed in federal district courts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, California, and Ore... More Info
$291.34General Credits -
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PFAS: The New Contaminant of Enormous Concern
As global warning becomes an increasing concern and technology evolves to address it, the issue of “forever chemicals” has moved to the forefront. This CLE course will address the regulations for new varieties of contaminants and PFAS chemicals. The course will address PFAS chemicals as they relate to federal and state regulations surrounding drinking water, the strictest of which is New York State. The course will address the difficulties faced by public water suppliers to ach... More Info
$291.2General Credits -
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The Federal and Environmental Agenda: 1 Year Into The Biden Administration
The first year of the Biden Administration offers a great deal in the enactment of federal environmental policies. This comprehensive CLE course will cover the policies of the first year as well as future legislation, Executive Branch policies and future court cases which may be key issues in the coming years. The course will focus primarily on climate change including renewable energy sources, regulation issues surrounding “forever chemical” such as PFAS, Clean Air act stationary and... More Info
$291.2General Credits -
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Meteorology and the Law: Hazardous Weather Preparedness and Litigation
Weather-related lawsuits primarily stem from a failure to properly prepare for weather-related events, whether due to lack of knowledge or misinformation. Advance preparation for major or even minor weather hazards can protect lives, property and communities, particularly in a changing climate. This CLE course will introduce a survey of the field of forensic meteorology and explain how weather data is analyzed to reconstruct past events and anticipate future ones. The course will provi... More Info
$551.54General Credits
