Endangered Species Act Practice
Issue Alerts
Court Halts Construction and Limits Operation of Wind Energy Project to Protect the Endangered Indiana Bat
Matthew Love, Sam Kalen, Joe Nelson, Athena Kennedy, Asha VenkataramanDecember 11, 2009
On December 8, 2009, a federal district court in Maryland issued a significant decision in Animal Welfare Institute v. Beech Ridge Energy, LLC enjoining the construction and operation of a wind energy project in West Virginia based upon a conclusion that the project would take endangered Indiana Bats in violation of Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act.
Public Lands and Natural Resources Update - November 23, 2009
Jon Simon, Matthew Love, Sam Kalen, Jeff Winmill, Tyson Kade, Ashley GarberNovember 23, 2009
Van Ness Feldman's Public Lands and Natural Resources Update is a regular summary of noteworthy policy, regulatory, and litigation developments relating to federal lands and natural resources. To receive the Update via email, please subscribe here: http://www.vnf.com/news-signup.html.
Public Lands and Natural Resources Update - July 15, 2009
Jon Simon, Matthew Love, Sam Kalen, Tyson Kade, Andrew VanderJack, Jeff WinmillJuly 15, 2009
Van Ness Feldman's Public Lands and Natural Resources Update is a regular summary of noteworthy policy, regulatory, and litigation developments relating to federal lands and natural resources. To receive the Update via email, please subscribe here. http://www.vnf.com/news-signup.html
Public Lands and Natural Resources Update - April 7, 2009
Jonathan Simon, Mathew Love, Sam Kalen, Jeffery WinmillApril 7, 2009
Van Ness Feldman's Public Lands and Natural Resources Update is a regular summary of noteworthy policy, regulatory, and litigation developments relating to federal lands and natural resources. To receive the Update via email, please subscribe here. http://www.vnf.com/news-signup.html
Final Rule on ESA Consultation Regulations Published: Litigation, Congressional Reaction and New Administration Will Shape Eventual Implementation
Joe Nelson, Matt LoveDecember 16, 2008
A final rule modifying the implementing regulations for section 7 of the Endangered Species Act was published in the Federal Register today and will become effective on January 15, 2009.
Seminars & Events
The Seminar Group 17th Annual Endangered Species Act Conference
Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WAJanuary 29, 2010
Matthew Love is speaking at the event.
American Public Power Association Legal Seminar
Seattle, WAOctober 17, 2007
John Clements will outline recent developments in hydroelectric licensing. Matt Love will speak about Endangered Species Act issues associated with hydroelectric licensing.