Presented by DRI’s Climate Change Litigation Task Force
Web c a s t Monday, December 15, 2008
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Central
Much of the litigation surrounding climate change has focused on states and public interest groups seeking to force Washington to change global warming policies. Now change is coming to Washington. This live webcast is designed to help litigators and clients understand what to expect from the Obama administration’s policies on climate change. From the extent of new caps on greenhouse gas emissions, to the cap and trade market for carbon, to international protocols, such as Kyoto, to new EPA regulations at home, this course will outline new polices that the next administration will implement.
Who Should Attend?
• Environmental lawyers and litigators, both experienced and new to the field, who need to counsel clients on the changing regulatory environment;
• In-house counsel for companies with a stake in greenhouse gas emission and related public climate change policies; and
• Experts and consultants who need a briefing on anticipated legal developments in climate change.
What You Will Learn?
• How to effectively prepare your client for the new regulatory playing field;
• What to tell clients about the expected changes in public climate change policies and related litigation;
• Anticipated key government policy positions on global warming; and
• What obstacles will the Obama administration likely face in implementing its global warming policies?
Webcast Program Chair John Parker Sweeney is a member in the Baltimore office of Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, in Baltimore. Mr. Sweeney is a DRI National Director, chair of DRI’s Climate Change Litigation Task Force, and the immediate past chair of DRI’s Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee. He is a frequent speaker and author on complex litigation involving environmental matters.
Scott D. Deatherage is a partner in the Dallas office of Thompson & Knight, LLP. He leads the firm’s Climate Change and Renewable Energy Practice Group and advises clients on climate change and greenhouse gas legislation to both manage risks and leverage opportunities. In addition, he advises clients on carbon credit transactions, including the purchase and sale of such credits. Mr. Deatherage is a member of DRI’s Climate Change Litigation Task Force.
The State Bar of California has approved this webcast for CLE credit. Please visit www.dri.org for accreditation in your state and links to all state bar associations. Code: DRI3229.
This live webcast combines clear, reliable, high quality audio and video displayed via the Internet. Webcast is best viewed on a personal computer or laptop. All you need is an Internet connection and a computer!
One price per site. Registration Fees $150 Member $180 Non-Member. Take advantage of these attractive discounts! 1–5 offices — regular price per site/office 6–10 offices — $20 off registration fee per site/office 11+ offices — $25 off registration fee per site/office Click here to register online http://dri.org/open/Webcasts.aspx.
