Michigan CLE - Energy Law Courses

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The Rights of Nature: Theory, Laws, and Emerging Jurisprudence

This CLE course will present lawyers with the fundamentals of creating legally enforceable rights for ecosystems, which is an emerging area of environmental law which elevates protections to a level comparable with human civil rights laws. The course will explain the legal theory behind “rights of nature” laws and will also examine the anatomy of laws that have already been adopted by US municipal governments. Case studies on the enforcement of rights of nature laws as well as of inter... More Info

$55

2.5General Credits
The Emerging Environmental Crisis

The issue of emerging contaminants in our drinking water is a fascinating and relatively new area of environmental law. This CLE course will begin with a focus on efforts to protect our supplies of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act, a federal statute regulated many, but not all, of these contaminants. In fact, there is an entirely unregulated segment called emerging contaminants. Presented by New York environmental attorneys James Rigano, Nicholas Rigano and Alyse Delle Fave, the... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Preparing and Reviewing Oil and Gas Title Opinions

Faulty titles in vast tracts of Texas land combined with a lack of standardization in how title opinions are drafted has made professional, well-written opinions that can be relied upon an instrument of negotiation in disputes. Routinely sold between landowners and oil companies, these title opinions may be used as a basis for settlement even decades after they are written. This CLE course, presented by Oil and Gas attorney Josh Stein, will address the different forms of title opinions and their... More Info

$55

1.75General Credits
Wetlands Law & Policy: From the Federal Clean Water Act to Local Administration

This CLE course explores the crucial role of wetlands within the broader context of environmental law, a relationship that has grown significantly since the Industrial Revolution. Wetlands, ranging from small backyard marshes to vital components in global climate change mitigation, are of paramount importance. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific, legal, and policy dimensions of wetlands. Key Topics: A Brief History of Wetlands The different types of wet... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Updates on Hot Topics in Environmental Law

This CLE course will cover recent developments in three key areas of environmental law. First, the course will explore updates in the regulation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as "forever chemicals," highlighting new regulations and ongoing litigation. Next, it will address the concept of the 6th Mass Extinction, examining global initiatives aimed at mitigating this potential biodiversity crisis. Finally, the course will provide an overview of the latest... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
New Challenges For Brownfield Redevelopment: Emerging Contaminants

The Brownfield Cleanup Program was supposed to remediate the contamination of former industrial sites for new uses. But just as states across the country were to implement it, a new class of contaminants called “Emerging Contaminants” or “Forever Chemicals” arose, complicating the sites’ development. This CLE course will explain the benefits of the Brownfield Cleanup Programs and explain the various financial and liability release incentives it contains. Ongoing issues with this remediat... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Fundamental Rights to a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment: The Case for Green Amendments

Environmental law is constantly in flux these days and its intersection with constitutional law makes for a fascinating study that may prove promising in the area of public interest environmental law and advocacy, specifically fundamental environmental rights. Known as Green Amendments, these are self-executing provisions that may be added to the bill of rights of a constitution which serve to recognize and to protect people’s rights, include people of future generations, to clean wate... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Understanding Interests in Oil and Gas Lands and Production

The theory of “ownership in place” creates a unique position for the laws surrounding oil and gas companies. The theory, which stipulates that reserves can maintain their status in perpetuity, allows legal agreements, including those that are ambiguous or erroneous, to be upheld even centuries later. This CLE course will examine the creation and interpretation of oil and gas land and production interests and how some of the most common sources of ambiguity, including severance and royalties, may... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Understanding Easements and Right of Way

Presented by Oil and Gas attorney and expert Josh Stein, this CLE course will provide an overview of easements, particularly in Texas and how they may impact oil and gas title examination. The course will explain the importance of identifying the location of easements to avoid obstruction or accidental drilling and how to differentiate easements from other instruments. More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leasehold Issues

In the interaction between landowners and oil companies, owners have the upper hand and oil companies are increasingly forced to sign leases that are owner-friendly. Presented by Oil and Gas attorney and expert Josh Stein, this CLE course will offer strategies for drafting leases, explain how to protect clients—both landowners and oil companies—and how to correct or exploit errors and ambiguities in lease agreements. The course will review the most common ambiguities and explain how the various... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Meteorology and the Law: Hazardous Weather Preparedness and Litigation

Weather-related lawsuits primarily stem from a failure to properly prepare for weather-related events, whether due to lack of knowledge or misinformation. Advance preparation for major or even minor weather hazards can protect lives, property and communities, particularly in a changing climate. This CLE course will introduce a survey of the field of forensic meteorology and explain how weather data is analyzed to reconstruct past events and anticipate future ones. The course will provi... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
The New Wave of Benzene Litigation: Class Actions

Traditionally, the plaintiffs in benzene personal injury litigation have alleged that their use of paints, solvents, varnishes, and other petroleum-based products caused them to develop blood cancers. When in 2021, benzene was found in deodorants, sunscreens, and other personal care products, consumer class action cases were filed in federal district courts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, California, and Ore... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Federal and Environmental Agenda: 1 Year Into The Biden Administration

The first year of the Biden Administration offers a great deal in the enactment of federal environmental policies. This comprehensive CLE course will cover the policies of the first year as well as future legislation, Executive Branch policies and future court cases which may be key issues in the coming years. The course will focus primarily on climate change including renewable energy sources, regulation issues surrounding “forever chemical” such as PFAS, Clean Air act stationary and... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Biden Administration Environmental Agenda

President Biden’s first day in office was a whirlwind of executive orders, many designed to change the environmental rules enacted by Trump which created sweeping changes to regulations governing environmental and natural resources. This CLE course will explain these changes, specifically those impacting climate change and other Clean Air Act initiatives as well as new directions for the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and waste management. More Info

$29

1General Credit
PFAS: The New Contaminant of Enormous Concern

As global warning becomes an increasing concern and technology evolves to address it, the issue of “forever chemicals” has moved to the forefront. This CLE course will address the regulations for new varieties of contaminants and PFAS chemicals. The course will address PFAS chemicals as they relate to federal and state regulations surrounding drinking water, the strictest of which is New York State. The course will address the difficulties faced by public water suppliers to ach... More Info

$29

1General Credit
PFAS: The Forever Chemicals

PFA’s were developed in the 1950’s for use as waterproofing materials, fire-suppression chemicals, non-stick coating, and other products. Technically known as Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, these have now been found in both food and water supplies around the world and have been linked to a variety of cancers as well as non-cancerous illnesses. This CLE course will explain these substances and the new federal and state regulations that have been enacted. The course will review the... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Environmental Ethics and The Law

Since the Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, it has undergone seven evolutionary eras and five mass extinctions. Today, we are in what many refer to as the Anthropocene—the era of humans—which may also be marked by a sixth mass extinction. To grasp the magnitude of this era, imagine compressing Earth's history into a single calendar year: life began with lightning strikes into the "primordial soup," dinosaurs roamed for roughly six months, yet humans have existed for just the last 30 seconds... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing

The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is a new tool for property owners and developers which offers low interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien. It functions like a muni bond but can still be placed in a capital stack. This CLE course will explain the basics of the C-PACE is enabled and describe its legal structure, status and how it can be put to work for your clients from developers, banks, local governments or private owners. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Climate Change Solutions

New York currently has three major offshore wind projects underway. These projects are typically very complicated and include a large variety of government agencies. New York enacted a climate change law calling for an increase in renewable energy, including 9,000 MW of offshore wind energy. This CLE course will explain these new climate laws and the various stages in offshore wind energy projects from the initial regulatory and permitting process to the involvement of government agenc... More Info

$29

1General Credit