The Legal Impact of Climate Change 2010; Leading Lawyers on Navigating New Laws, Avoiding Liability, and Anticipating Future Challenges for Clients; Leading Lawyers on Navigating New Laws, Avoiding Liability, and Anticipating Future Challenges for Clients

The Legal Impact of Climate Change provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on practicing climate change law within a new legal and regulatory framework and what these changes pose for clients. Featuring partners from some of the nations leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the new laws and legal issues surrounding climate change and the strategies and resources attorneys are using to better serve their clients. From understanding the scientific features of climate change law to working with new technologies in response to changing legal requirements, these leaders discuss the knowledge needed in order to practice in todays evolving environment. The authors also offer advice on understanding the changing role of enforcement agencies and stakeholders, navigating climate change regulation and its impact on compliance requirements, and assessing future challenges facing clients. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.