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In this interactive discussion, in-house and outside energy counsel will discuss project structure, key agreements, terms, and trends against the backdrop of a typical renewable energy project. This will provide a framework for in-house counsel whose organizations are looking to make the jump to renewable energy to advance their strategic objectives.

In this interactive discussion, in-house and outside energy counsel will discuss project structure, key agreements, terms, and trends against the backdrop of a typical renewable energy project. This will provide a framework for in-house counsel whose organizations are looking to make the jump to renewable energy to advance their strategic objectives.

As corporations strive to improve their Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) profile, anti-ESG proponents are striving to stop such companies from prioritizing ESG policies over the financial interests of their shareholders and employees. This session will immerse attendees in the debate as panelists portray this conflict from opening arguments, through examination and cross-examination of witnesses, to closing statements. They will submit the case to an audience of jury members, who will vote on the final decision.

As corporations strive to improve their Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) profile, anti-ESG proponents are striving to stop such companies from prioritizing ESG policies over the financial interests of their shareholders and employees. This session will immerse attendees in the debate as panelists portray this conflict from opening arguments, through examination and cross-examination of witnesses, to closing statements. They will submit the case to an audience of jury members, who will vote on the final decision.

The journey to net-zero is now an imperative for companies, and in-house counsel must be prepared to design and implement a net-zero strategy. This session will discuss important energy concepts and their strategic importance for organizations as they set out to reduce their carbon footprint including potential threats and opportunities for your organization, greenwashing and green bonds, and the local and global standards that measure environmental, social, and governance metrics.

The journey to net-zero is now an imperative for companies, and in-house counsel must be prepared to design and implement a net-zero strategy. This session will discuss important energy concepts and their strategic importance for organizations as they set out to reduce their carbon footprint including potential threats and opportunities for your organization, greenwashing and green bonds, and the local and global standards that measure environmental, social, and governance metrics.

Ten Steps to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires in Oil and Gas Operations
John C. Funderburk and Sydney J. St. Pierre (Kean Miller LLP)

Often overlooked are the impacts wildfires can have on oil and gas operations. The potential for wildfires to cause severe damage underscores the need for stringent fire safety protocols. 

This articles provides steps oil and gas operators can take in preparation for and prevention of a wildfire.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Energy and Public Utility
Region: United States

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
New Trade Secret Protections in Texas: How You Can Use TUTSA To Better Protect Your Assets and Technology 
October 12, 2023 | 4 pm - 6:30 pm | Willie G's

The Foley & Lardner Energy Group will provide an update on how the federal government and several Texas courts have recently strengthened trade secret protections for energy companies locally and abroad. Come learn about recent developments in Texas trade secret jurisprudence as well as new laws that energy companies can now use to better protect their technology and trade secrets from theft by foreign competitors. 

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
The Future of Electricity in Texas: How are We Going to Keep the Lights On?
September 14, 2023 | 12 noon - 1:30 pm | Willie G's 

The CLE will discuss effects of the past Texas Legislative Session, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, local government, and other policy makers on future investment in the Texas grid, new power plants, and new technologies, including battery storage and electric vehicles.

SCOTUS Delivers Blow to Fossil Fuel Industry Allowing Climate Change Suits to Proceed in State Court
Claire E. Juneau, Partner and Kelicia D. Raya, Associate (Kean Miller)

This article discusses the Supreme Court's decision denying a petition of several oil and gas company seeking to remove a climate change lawsuit from state court to federal court. The case, BP P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, is one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed since July 2017 by local and state governments against oil and gas companies. 

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Energy and Public Utility
Region: United States
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