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Mike Mills, a Sacramento-based partner in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources Practice Group, discusses the legal and environmental implications of retiring oil fields, particularly in high-value areas like the Los Angeles Basin.
As California experiences a wave of refinery closures, including the recent shutdowns in Benicia and Los Angeles, energy and infrastructure clients face growing uncertainty in fuel supply and market stability. Mike Mills, Partner in the Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group, explains why the state’s shifting energy landscape demands immediate attention from both oil and gas companies and other fuel-reliant businesses.
Mike Mills, Partner in the Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group, discusses the growing tension between California’s aggressive environmental policies and the ongoing need for reliable oil and gas infrastructure. As regulatory pressures mount, some policymakers are beginning to reconsider the pace and scope of restrictions amid concerns over affordability and energy stability.
How are environmental concerns shaping today’s regulatory landscape for industry?
Kirk Maag breaks down the shifting landscape of U.S. farmland and timberland investment. As foreign ownership—particularly by Chinese entities—draws scrutiny, lawmakers at both federal and state levels are proposing new reporting and ownership restrictions. These developments could reshape who can buy land and under what conditions, raising key due diligence and compliance considerations for investors and landowners alike.