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Follow on Google News | Jonathan G. Cedarbaum, Partner, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP to Speak at TKG's EventFor further details, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/ About Jonathan G. Cedarbaum Jonathan Cedarbaum is a partner in WilmerHale's Government and Regulatory Litigation Group based in Washington DC and also a member of the firm's Cybersecurity, Privacy and Communications Practice. He rejoined the firm in 2011 after spending two years in the leadership of the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, where he ultimately served as Acting Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Office, which provides authoritative legal advice to the White House, the Attorney General, and all executive branch departments and agencies. He counsels energy companies on data security and privacy and litigates regulatory issues, particularly involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. About Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP WilmerHale provides legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to clients' success. Lawyers in the firm's Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Practice draw on substantive legal and technical experience, a keen understanding of relevant industries and the regulatory landscape, and insight from government service to achieve clients' objectives. WilmerHale represents entities across many sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, gas and electric transmission and distribution, mining, recreation, aviation, defense, real estate, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, and financial services. WilmerHale's team includes a former US Secretary of the Interior, the former chair of a state Oil and Gas Commission, and other former high-ranking officials at the US Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and the US Department of Defense. Event Synopsis: Before the start of his administration, President Trump had already expressed his intent to abolish environmental regulations which were enforced during Obama's tenure. In March 2017, he directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through an executive order, to "suspend, rescind, or revise" some of the Obama-era regulations, including the Clean Power Plan and other greenhouse gas regulations for the power sector. As a result, significant changes were seen in the field of energy in the first year of the Trump administration. For example, in December 2017, EPA issued a final rule for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) for 2018 and the biomass-based diesel volume requirement for 2019. These mandates are equally important and much anticipated, especially when it comes to the production and consumption of biofuels. In addition, the Trump administration has made several announcements regarding infrastructure, including initiatives to streamline permitting and provide incentives for energy development. The offshore wind industry has finally made its way into U.S. waters, and is poised to begin significant development on the East Coast. The Trump administration's position on offshore wind is evolving, especially in the wake of announcements on the development of Outer Continental Shelf, and has significant potential to affect the success of offshore wind. Recent threats and risks have led to executive action and increased congressional interest in cybersecurity in the energy sector. Furthermore, a number of important energy-related cases have reached the US Supreme Court or the federal courts of appeals. Many of these cases concern the scope of authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to regulate in this area, especially with regard to market manipulation. As the contours of federal jurisdiction continue to be defined, litigation will be a key strategic asset for entities with related interests. Join a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the current regulatory trends and legal developments in the energy sector. Speakers will also give useful insights on what to expect in 2018 and beyond. Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are: · The status of "coal-fired" · The Clean Power Plant Update · The future of renewables in traditional coal states · Recent RFS activity (rulemaking & politics) and prospects for a comprehensive "reset" in 2018 · Post-mortem on DOE/FERC NOPR and the upcoming "Resilience" · State-level environmental initiatives to offset the Federal retreat from climate policy · Litigation updates · Trends in enforcement of FERC's anti-market manipulation rule · Cybersecurity · Developments in offshore wind · Streamlined permitting About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. 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