Environmental law

Four Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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BOSTON , Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that directors Kate Heller , Jonathan Pearlson , William Seuch , and of counsel Ned Abelson have been named to the Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law, which recognizes the top attorneys in the practice who "help businesses navigate environmental regulations to successfully develop projects."

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  • BOSTON , Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that directors Kate Heller , Jonathan Pearlson , William Seuch , and of counsel Ned Abelson have been named to the Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law, which recognizes the top attorneys in the practice who "help businesses navigate environmental regulations to successfully develop projects."
  • This is the second consecutive year that all four attorneys have been selected as leaders in environmental law.
  • Her unique legal and engineering expertise makes her among the top environmental attorneys in the country.
  • Ned Abelson is a nationally recognized environmental attorney who is known for his expertise in Brownfields redevelopment, transactional work, and environmental insurance.

Kenges Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova to grant full scholarships to all Shoqan School students admitted to the world's top ten universities

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The Shoqan Walikhanov School, based in Almaty, is considered one of Central Asia's leading education institutions.

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  • The Shoqan Walikhanov School, based in Almaty, is considered one of Central Asia's leading education institutions.
  • It was founded in 2020 as a non-profit and combines traditional academic methods with modern infrastructure and contemporary teaching techniques.
  • We want to motivate a new generation of young Kazakhs to become leading members of the international community," stated Rakishev.
  • "We want to bring the best of the best universities in the world back to Kazakhstan," Aselle Tasmagambetova, who heads the Saby Charitable Foundation, added.

Four Hicks Thomas Partners Named to Lawdragon List of Nation’s Top Environmental Lawyers

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Four Hicks Thomas LLP partners have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, a list of the top environmental lawyers in the country.

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  • Four Hicks Thomas LLP partners have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, a list of the top environmental lawyers in the country.
  • John B. Thomas , John Deis , Courtney E. Ervin and Eric Grant were recognized for their work in environmental litigation.
  • Mr. Thomas’ work has also been recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation.
  • Lawdragon also named her to its lists of 500 Leading Lawyers in America and 500 Leading Litigators in America.

Five Burns & Levinson Partners Named to 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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BOSTON and PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partners Sean Coffey , Peter Durning , Thomas Mackie , David Rosenblatt , and John Shea have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law for their remarkable achievements in environmental law.

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  • BOSTON and PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partners Sean Coffey , Peter Durning , Thomas Mackie , David Rosenblatt , and John Shea have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law for their remarkable achievements in environmental law.
  • He represents public companies, real estate developers, investors, small businesses, and municipalities in environmental litigation, enforcement defense, land use, and permitting.
  • He is the author of "Hazardous Waste Cleanup Law" in the Massachusetts Environmental Law treatise published by MCLE.
  • from the University of Maine Law School, his master's degree in environmental law, cum laude, from Vermont Law School, and his B.S., cum laude, from Holy Cross College.

ComEd Announces New EV Rebates for Business and Public Sector Customers; Applications to Open February 15

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The two new EV rebate programs will begin accepting applications on February 15, 2024, with funds awarded on a first come, first served basis.

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  • The two new EV rebate programs will begin accepting applications on February 15, 2024, with funds awarded on a first come, first served basis.
  • New EV rebates for businesses and public sector customers follows the recent launch of the EV Charger and Installation Rebate Program for residential customers, for which customer can apply for by visiting ComEd.com/Clean .
  • “ComEd’s new EV programs complement state and federal incentives designed to boost EV adoption and charging buildout on a larger scale.
  • For more information on eligibility and to apply for new EV rebates on or after February 15th, visit www.comed.com/clean .

Seven Baron & Budd Shareholders Recognized Among the Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s shareholders have been selected to The Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law.

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  • The nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s shareholders have been selected to The Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law.
  • The attorneys in Baron & Budd’s Environmental Practice understand that the essentials of life – clean water, air, and soil – are fundamental to our existence.
  • The environmental attorneys take on major corporations and hold them accountable for water contamination and wildfire destruction.
  • Lawdragon is a legal media company that provides online news, editorials, and publishes guides to the nation’s leading lawyers.

Energy and Construction Partner Terra Cothran Joins King & Spalding in Houston

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that energy and construction lawyer Terra Cothran has joined the firm as a partner in the firm's Houston office.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that energy and construction lawyer Terra Cothran has joined the firm as a partner in the firm's Houston office.
  • Cothran has more than 25 years' experience in energy and construction projects.
  • Cothran is the seventh key addition to the King & Spalding team in Texas since January 2023.
  • She follows the additions of IP trial lawyer Alfonso Chan in Austin, corporate partner Mitch Tiras in Houston, restructuring partner Michael Fishel in Houston, senior trial counsel and former U.S. district judge Lee Yeakel in Austin, trial partner Mary-Olga "Mo" Lovett in Houston and antitrust partner Sean Royall in Houston and Washington.

Burns & Levinson Partner David Rosenblatt Named to a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Partner David Rosenblatt has been named a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Partner David Rosenblatt has been named a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly.
  • The list recognizes the top lawyers in the region who are leaders in their field with a long history of success.
  • Rosenblatt has been chair of Burns & Levinson's Environmental Group since 1989 in addition to serving as the firm's managing partner for 24 years.
  • In 2023, he was named to the Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law and Mass Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame.

Goulston & Storrs Director Kate Heller Named a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that director Kate Heller has been named a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for her outstanding work in environmental law.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that director Kate Heller has been named a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for her outstanding work in environmental law.
  • Before becoming a lawyer, Heller was a civil/environmental engineer, and maintains her registration as a Professional Engineer in addition to being a LEED Accredited Professional.
  • She also serves on Goulston & Storrs' Inclusion Advisory Committee, as well as on the associate and staff evaluation teams.
  • Heller is regularly ranked in Best Lawyers in America: Environmental Law; Chambers USA, Environment (MA), Chambers USA, "America's Leading Business Lawyers; and was named to the 2023 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law.

Viridi Expands Sustainability Efforts with Industry Leader Evan van Hook

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Van Hook was previously Honeywell’s Chief Sustainability Officer, where he led the multinational conglomerate’s health, safety, environment, product stewardship, and sustainability efforts for two decades, leading that company’s more than 90% reduction in greenhouse gases in its facilities and operations.

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  • Van Hook was previously Honeywell’s Chief Sustainability Officer, where he led the multinational conglomerate’s health, safety, environment, product stewardship, and sustainability efforts for two decades, leading that company’s more than 90% reduction in greenhouse gases in its facilities and operations.
  • “Evan van Hook brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience to the Viridi team that will bolster our efforts to innovate the future of power,” said Viridi CEO Jon M. Williams.
  • “Sustainability is at the core of our work, and I can think of no one better suited to lead our efforts in this space.
  • “Viridi has quickly become a leader in the energy revolution, working at the forefront of efforts to create new, much-needed methods of safe energy storage,” van Hook said.