Entergy seeks $4.6 million in legal fees from state of Vermont
“I was certain it would be all of seven figures, I just didn’t know how far into seven figures it would be,” Sorrell said. “It’s a little higher than I thought.”
Vermont Law School alum proposes a federal law to curb spread of invasive animal species
The proposed law addresses creatures great and small—from Burmese pythons that are devouring native wildlife in the Everglades (according to a study by the U.S. Geological Study released Monday) to the lions, tigers and bears released from a private compound in Ohio in October.
New VT Law School course to show legal ropes to utility executives
For immediate release Feb. 1, 2012 Contact John Cramer Office: 802.831.1106 jcramer@vermontlaw.edu SOUTH ROYALTON, VT –– Vermont Law School will offer a unique new course this summer designed to help senior electric utility executives gain a better understanding of the legal basics critical to operating an effective utility company. The rigorous two-week class will give executives [...]
VT Law School raises record $15.3 million in capital campaign
For immediate release Jan. 26, 2012 Contact John Cramer Office: 802.831.1106 jcramer@vermontlaw.edu SOUTH ROYALTON, VT –– Vermont Law School has surpassed its goal of $15 million for the Campaign for Vermont Law School, with total gifts and commitments currently totaling $15.3 million. The funds will support student financial aid, a new Center for Legal Services, programs [...]
VT Law School launches the Energy Security & Justice Project
For immediate release Jan. 24, 2012 Contact John Cramer Associate Director of Media Relations Vermont Law School Office: 802.831.1106 jcramer@vermontlaw.edu SOUTH ROYALTON, VT –– Vermont Law School has launched the Energy Security & Justice Project to expand global access to sustainable energy and craft national energy policies that adapt to climate change without worsening socioeconomic inequality. [...]
VT Law School to host VT Yankee public forum Wednesday
For immediate release January 23, 2012 Contact John Cramer Associate Director, Media Relations Vermont Law School Office: 802-831-1106 jcramer@vermontlaw.edu Vermont Law School faculty experts will host a public forum at 2:30 p.m., Wed., Jan. 25 in Oakes Hall room 012 to discuss the implications of the federal court ruling over the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant [...]
Vermont Law School has received a $1.25 million grant to support its new Center for Agriculture and Food Systems
Vermont Law School has received a $1.25 million grant to support its new Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, which advocates for community-based agriculture across the United States.
Martin Luther King Day at VT Law School
Colmon Elridge III, the youngest gubernatorial executive assistant in the nation, will be the keynote speaker Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Vermont Law School ’s observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Vermont Law School publishes top 10 environmental watch list for 2012
Since Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives in the 2010 midterm elections, they have introduced an unprecedented number of measures designed to weaken longstanding environmental protections and block the EPA from putting forth new regulations.
Smart grid collaboration needed to repower U.S., VT Law School study suggests
The United States needs unprecedented collaboration among electric utilities, government, industry and academia to create a smart grid with clear policies, empowered customers, demonstrated cost savings and a greener environment, according to early results in Vermont Law School’s national smart grid research project.
