There has not been a formal application for a new nuclear plant in over 25 years; however, rising energy costs and efforts to slow global warming have lead to renewed interest in nuclear energy. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission expects about 30 applications for new reactors in the next few years. Firms with nuclear energy practices like Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius; and Winston & Strawn, have been very busy and are adding new lawyers to keep up with the demand. Pillsbury, for example, has been assisting energy companies with their NRC applications. The firm has added six new lawyers in the past few months, and wants to add another six by the end of 2008.
Source: www.nylawyer.com