The Legal Impact of Climate Change, 2013 Edition: Leading Lawyers on Responding to Climate Change Developments and Complying with New Regulations (Inside the Minds)

The Legal Impact of Climate Change provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on key tips for understanding developments in climate change law. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the reexamination of where and how clients do business in light of evolving environmental issues. These top lawyers offer specific advice on adapting to the physical consequences of climate change, capitalizing on opportunities from climate-related legal requirements, and identifying production-based compliance strategies adopted by multiple jurisdictions. From the Clean Air Act to the Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of Greenhouse Gas emissions, these experts discuss the limitations from incoming federal regulations and stress the importance of declaring the material impact of GHG legislation on a client's business. 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 on the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters include:

1. Peter L. Gray, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP - "The Changing Landscape of Climate Change Law"
2. Larry Nettles, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP - "Climate Change Considerations in Energy Transactions and Project Development"
3. John S. Gray, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP - "Examining Federal Climate Change Regulations in the Second Decade of the Millennium"
4. JP Brisson, Claudia O Brien, and Bob Wyman, Partners, Latham & Watkins LLP - "Using Disjointed Global and Domestic Climate Change Policies to the Client's Advantage"
5. Jimmy F. Kirkland and Richard E. Morton, Partners, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP - "The Impacts of Climate Change Law and Trends on a Broad Range of Clients"
6. Craig A. Moyer and Ted Wolff, Partners, Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP - "Addressing Climate Change Under the Clean Air Act"
7. Peter Glaser, Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP - "What to Expect in the Second Obama Administration on Climate Change"
8. Brendan K. Collins, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP - "Developing Sustainability Programs that Encourage Business Growth and Environmental Compliance"

Appendices:

Appendix A: Challenges Plaintiffs Face in Litigating Federal Common-Law Climate Change Claims
Appendix B: Environmental Law Update: EPA Releases Proposed New Source Performance Standards Limiting Carbon Dioxide Emissions from New Power Plants Environment
Appendix C: Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
Appendix D: Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance
Appendix E: Supplemental Determination for Renewable Fuels Produced under the Final RFS2 Program from Grain Sorghum
Appendix F: Four More Years: What to Expect from EPA on Coal Issues in the Second Term