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Landmark Energy Bill Bans Some Light Bulbs, Ups MPG Ante

A landmark energy bill signed into law today by President Bush will require greater fuel efficiency from a wide range of products, including cars and light bulbs. In an effort to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil, the Energy Independence and Security Act requires a 40 percent increase in fuel…

Dec 19, 2007 8:31 PM CST

Law Firms Poised for Nuclear Rebirth

Some law firms stand to benefit from an expected flood of new license applications for nuclear reactors. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission expects to receive applications for up to 29 reactors at 20 sites, the Associated Press reports. Fueling the nuclear power revival are lower costs and fears of global warming,…

Sep 7, 2007 2:58 PM CDT

Alston & Bird Plans: TX, Maybe CA, London

A major Atlanta-based law firm has announced plans to open an office in Dallas and is thinking about expanding into California and London as well. Alston & Bird will start small in Dallas, with an eight-lawyer office, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Dallas office will be staffed by five attorneys…

Sep 1, 2007 12:27 AM CDT

Money Loves Power

Ask most people about nuclear energy, and they’ll mention disasters like Three Mile Island or Chernobyl.

Jul 2, 2007 12:47 AM CDT

Oil Gushing in Arbitration Survey

An American Lawyer survey of international arbitration trends shows a surge in energy disputes and Latin American cases. The oil, gas and utility sectors make up more than a third of the 2007 Arbitration Scorecard, while Latin American cases constitute 34 percent, according to the legal magazine. Sixty-three cases in…

Jun 13, 2007 12:38 PM CDT

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