Legal Currents: Exploring Utility Legal Issues with Andy Leman

About this episode

The episode features an interview with utility attorney Andy Leman discussing the complexities of utility law in Alaska.

In this episode of the Alaska Powerline podcast, host Michael Rovito interviews utility attorney Andy Leman, who discusses the complexities of utility law in Alaska. They explore the regulation of electric cooperatives, the implications of deregulation, current legal challenges facing utilities, and the impact of Supreme Court decisions on regulatory practices. The conversation also touches on advancements in drug testing for utility employees and career pathways in utility law.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Rovito

Guest: Andy Leman

Topics covered

• utility law
• electric cooperatives
• deregulation
• legal challenges
• drug testing
• career pathways

Keywords

• utility law
• electric cooperatives
• deregulation
• legal challenges
• drug testing
• career pathways

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alaska Power Association

Places: Alaska

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