@jmshowalter

WVian, lawyer, lover of backpacks

 Chicago, IL
linkedin.com/in/j-michael-showalter-9696014
Joined May 2010
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@Law360Oct 20
The Sixth Circuit's recent reversal of a $31.8 million jury verdict against a subsidiary of cannabis giant Curaleaf highlights that state licenses do not necessarily provide the legal foundation needed to enforce contracts in federal court, say attorneys at ArentFox Schiff. law360.com/articles/2538101
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EnviroEnergy @NatLaw@NatLawEnviroSep 21
Who Gets to Undo the Administrative State? dlvr.it/TVb07d
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ArentFox Schiff@ArentFoxSchiffJul 13
EPA just took major steps to narrow and speed up NEPA reviews. Rebecca Foreman, Meredith Gillespie, and @jmshowalter explain what the new guidance and proposed rule mean for project sponsors and how to weigh in on the rule before the comment period closes. afslaw.com/perspectives/envi…

What You Should Know About EPA’s Recent Actions to Narrow Scope of NEPA Reviews | ArentFox Schiff

The US Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County endorsed a narrower vision of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), focused on informing agency...

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EnviroEnergy @NatLaw@NatLawEnviroJun 29
California Becomes First State to Condition Recyclability Claims on Achieving Recyclability Criteria dlvr.it/TTGkjV
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ArentFox Schiff@ArentFoxSchiffJun 1
Ahead of the @NIJC’s Annual Human Rights Awards, Partner @jmshowalter reflects on AFS’ partnership with NIJC and how the organization inspires connection, action, and impact.
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RT @WLF: Miss today's webinar? It's now available to watch on our #Youtube channel. A big thank you our panelists @jmshowalter and Tom Bo…
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ArentFox Schiff@ArentFoxSchiffApr 7
Congratulations to Partner @jmshowalter on his selection to serve on @Law360’s 2026 Editorial Advisory Board in Energy! A well‑deserved recognition of his deep knowledge, thought leadership, and continued contributions to the industry.
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ArentFox Schiff@ArentFoxSchiffFeb 17
Happy Lunar New Year! AFS wishes everyone celebrating a joyful Year of the Horse filled with health, happiness, and success.
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ArentFox Schiff@ArentFoxSchiffFeb 13
In a major regulatory shift, the EPA has rescinded the greenhouse gas endangerment finding that supported federal climate rules for more than a decade. Isabella Santos, Sarah L. Lode, and @jmshowalter break down the implications for regulated entities. afslaw.com/perspectives/envi…

EPA Eliminates Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and All Subsequent Federal Vehicle Emission...

On February 12, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the elimination of EPA’s 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding and all subsequent federal GHG emission standards for...

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National Law Review@natlawreviewFeb 5
natlawreview.com/article/top… #Environmental #Communications #Laws @ArentFoxSchiff
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ArentFox Schiff@ArentFoxSchiff30 Dec 2025
Holiday sales are promising, but the Saks bankruptcy watch is a reminder that vendor risk never takes a holiday. Reviewing credit exposure and reinforcing protections now can help luxury brands stay secure into the new year. tinyurl.com/2wzrecym
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Our summary of EPA’s “compliance first” memo. afslaw.com/perspectives/envi…

Compliance First: EPA’s New Enforcement Playbook Made Public | ArentFox Schiff

Companies have long dreaded litigation filed by federal environmental regulators because such cases tended to last forever and posed financial and representational risk.

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Special thanks to our star speakers at #IBA2026 for enriching today’s panel. Your expertise in business, international law, food & agriculture, and health law sparked an engaging conversation on practical pathways to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger. #SDG1
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Energy & Utilities@EnergyLaw22 Oct 2025
Trump Executive Orders on Energy Survive Youth Climate Challenge jdsupra.com/legalnews/trump-… | by @arentfoxschiff

Trump Executive Orders on Energy Survive Youth Climate Challenge

The first nine months of the Trump Administration have seen extensive use of Executive Orders (EOs) to “deregulate” and otherwise rollback Biden-era environmental policies.

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National Law Review@natlawreview21 Oct 2025
natlawreview.com/article/tru… #Energy #Litigation #Federal @ArentFoxSchiff
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National Law Review@natlawreview17 Jul 2025
Top 3 Supreme Court Environmental and Administrative Trends of 2025 bit.ly/44XFQgB #Environmental #Litigation #Government @ArentFoxSchiff

Top 3 Supreme Court Environmental and Administrative Trends of 2025

Within this term, the US Supreme Court’s major environmental and administrative focus was on statutory text in its environmental and administrative decisions.

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National Law Review@natlawreview16 Apr 2025
Six Questions Flowing From President Trump’s Recent Suite of Energy-Focused Actions bit.ly/3EjQuoJ #Environmental #Government #Laws @ArentFoxSchiff
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ArentFox Schiff@ArentFoxSchiff16 Apr 2025
Recent executive orders from the Trump Administration aim to reshape US #energy regulation, challenging long-standing precedents. Our team addresses six key questions on how these changes assert “energy dominance.” @jmshowalter #Environmental #ESG afslaw.com/perspectives/ener…

Six Questions Flowing From President Trump’s Recent Suite of Energy-Focused Actions | ArentFox...

President Trump’s energy-focused ambitions will generate work for regulators at all levels of the government.

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JD Supra@JDSupra2 Apr 2025
ESG Update: Corporate Directors May Be Obligated to Assess Political Risk jdsupra.com/legalnews/esg-up…

ESG Update: Corporate Directors May Be Obligated to Assess Political Risk

Right now, much about the world is uncertain. Risks posed by political changes dominate the headlines and also weigh heavily on many decisions made by corporations, their advisors, and their...

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Updated: Court Halts Trump Administration Order Pausing Government Grants; Trump Administration...

Many parties are rightly concerned about the impact of yesterday’s announcement that nearly all federal funds will be frozen for an indeterminate period. Minutes before it was intended to go into...

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