Environmental Lawyers

Debate

Environmental Lawyers — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:40:59 +0000

Picture taken by Daniel Beilinson on 2011-05-04 10:39:12.

Mari Margil Part 1 (of 3)

Environmental Lawyers — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:25:59 +0000

The associate director of the Community Environmental Defense Fund (CELDF) describes the inspiring, groundbreaking work she and CELDF are doing to recognize Rights of Nature in law in both the US and Ecuador, which recently became the worlds first nation to enshrine such rights in its constitution.

Besieged Harvester

Environmental Lawyers — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:35:59 +0000

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Old Cairo’s Potters

Environmental Lawyers — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:20:59 +0000

Makram Ahmed Hussein began working in the pottery craft in Egypt’s Old Cairo district of Fustat at a young age. His family was poor; learning a trade as a child laborer was his only route to help support his family and earn a living. In 2000–2001, the potters’ kilns in Old Cairo were destroyed and the potters pushed out as the area was slated for touristic development. The pretext for the evictions was Egypt’s environmental protection law passed in 1994, which was disastrous to Makram and the potters’ community since the kilns used by potters generated thick black clouds of smoke. Many potters lost their means of livelihood. Now under construction are new potters’ workshops equipped with natural gas-burning ovensâ€”a government-sponsored initiative to revive a traditional craft and make it safe for the environment.

Environmental Lawyer: An entry from Macmillan Reference USA’s Macmillan Reference USA Science Library: Animal Sciences

Environmental Lawyers — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:45:59 +0000

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Law 270.6 – Lecture 3 – Public Utilities & Rate Regulation: Cost of Service Regulation (Part 1) January 31, 2008 The role of a PUC, its organization, duties and procedures; how regulation works; rate base, rate of return, operating expenses; judicial review, including the first of the classic cases.

Law Schools – Options for Pursuing an Education and Career

Environmental Lawyers — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:16:59 +0000

The legal framework of our society infiltrates almost every area. Lawyers are the supporters of this framework and they work to link people and society to the laws set in place. Students that are interested in becoming lawyers have a variety of educational training options that can be completed. Interested students can learn about options for pursuing an education and career through law schools.

Becoming an advocate or advisor in respect to criminal and civil trials is a matter of first pursuing the needed education. Advocates represent clients inside a court of law. On the other hand advisors give their clients advice and suggest a course of action based upon the issues at hand. The area of law students decide to complete their training in will determine their specific job responsibilities. Possible training options include:

Juris Doctor Degree Programs
Master of Laws Degree Programs
Doctor of Juridical Science Degree Programs

These graduate degree programs can only be entered once students first complete bachelor’s degree programs. There are no specific undergraduate degree programs that prepare students directly for law schools. Students need to take courses at the bachelor’s degree level that emphasize language, philosophy, English, reasoning, and analysis. The skill set gained through these types of courses help students transition into law school. Along with a bachelor’s degree students will need to successfully pass the American Bar Association’s entry exam, the Law School Admission Test.

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Schooling takes a minimum of seven years. Juris doctor degree programs cover the basics regarding the American legal system. Students start their three-year training by learning about international, family, tax, and evidence law. Programs have students take a variety of courses their first year to begin developing their interests. From this students can enter concentrations that include corporate law, criminal litigation, civil litigation, and intellectual property. The last year of training is typically dedicated to giving students practical experience through internship courses. In order to practice law students have to obtain licensure. Students are typically required to pass the bar exam in the state they plan on practicing law in.

The second professional program available is the master of laws degree. Programs at this level are highly focused and students step directly into their areas of interest. Concentration areas may consist of environmental law, taxation, technology law, and human rights law. The coursework of a program will depend greatly on what concentration students have chosen. Possible course subjects could include estate planning, local taxation, bankruptcy, and criminal justice training.

The third and highest professional degree obtainable is the doctor of juridical science. Programs are research heavy and students will spend a large amount of time completing a dissertation paper after core courses related to their interests are taken. Civil procedure, legal and paralegal training, constitutional law, and legal advocacy are some courses that students take to complete their training at this degree level.

Training to become a lawyer is intensive, which makes it highly important that student’s enter their areas of interest. Complete a law degree program that is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and enter a career as a lawyer.

Originally published here.

Renata McGee

The Legal Impact of Climate Change: Leading Lawyers on Preparing for New Environmental Legislation, Assessing Green Programs for Clients, and Working with … on Climate Change Issues (Inside the Minds)

Environmental Lawyers — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:40:59 +0000

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The Legal Impact of Climate Change is an authoritative, insider’s perspective on the regulatory impact of potential climate change legislation and the challenges and opportunities these changes pose for clients. Featuring partners and chairs from some of nation’s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the recent environmental regulations that affect corporate operations and speculate on what further reform is expected in an effort to fight the threat of global warming. Emphasizing the importance of implementing strategies that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and increase the potential for greener enterprises, the authors offer advice on utilizing the media to publicize clients environmental efforts, developing sustainable relationships with government agencies, and assisting clients in auditing their current carbon footprints. Additionally, these leaders reveal their tips for on staying on top of new developments in the climate change arena and preparing clients for future compliance standards on the horizon. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-changing field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world’s most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.

Chapters Include:

1. Barry J. Trilling, Partner, Wiggin and Dana LLP – “Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Business Challenges and Opportunities and the Role of Lawyers in Meeting Them”

2. Richard R. Capozza, Chair, Energy and Utilities, and Environmental Practice Areas, Hiscock & Barclay LLP – “Climate Change Issues Affect Corporate Risks and Opportunities”

3. Arthur J. Clarke, Counsel, Herold and Haines PA – “Climate Change Ushers in a New Paradigm for Regulatory Compliance”

4. Matthew Coglianese, Partner and Director, Environmental and Green Construction Group, Peckar & Abramson – “Climate Change as a Growing Business Concern”

5. Dennis Cameron and Dale E. Cottingham, Shareholders, GableGotwals – “Preparing Now for Future Regulatory Impact”

6. Phillip L. Conner, Shareholder, McNair Law Firm PA – “The Major Climate Change Issues and Priorities”

7. Jay T. Waldron, Shareholder, Williamson & Wyatt – “Navigating Environmental Law for Client Success”

The Legal Impact of Climate Change: Leading Lawyers on Preparing for New Environmental Legislation, Assessing Green Programs for Clients, and Working with … on Climate Change Issues (Inside the Minds)

Ms. Gail Falk Seltzer, a Staff Lawyer for Field Services with the United Mine Workers of America, Work on Black Lung Benefits at the Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia 04/1974

Environmental Lawyers — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:25:59 +0000

Picture taken by The U.S. National Archives on 1974-01-01 00:00:00.