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Proposed Regulations Regarding Section 48E Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program

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On September 3, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) published proposed regulations relating to the Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program (the...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. USDA guideline encourages third-party certification of animal-raising and...more

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The Inaugural Meeting of the White House’s Pricing Strike Force Focuses on Healthcare, Groceries, and Junk Fees

The Biden Administration recently convened the first meeting of its Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing (Strike Force), an interagency initiative announced in March 2024 to “root out and stop illegal corporate behavior...more

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Addressing Inefficiencies in the Energy Sector: The Proposed Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024

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The permitting process has been identified by numerous commentators as a major cause of delays in the development of energy, infrastructure, and mining projects in the United States. ...more

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Congress Advances Cannabis and Hemp Proposals

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Recent congressional activity highlights the changing environment for cannabis regulation. Specifically, U.S. Congress is moving forward with legislation that will change the regulation of hemp-derived products. The industry...more

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Federal Joint Policy Statement and Principles on Voluntary Carbon Markets Emphasize Consistency and Reliability

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced a new joint statement of policy and new principles (Joint Statement) for responsible participation in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) with the U.S. Department of...more

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Guidance, Model Provide Additional Clarity for 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released Notice 2024-37 on April 30, 2024, regarding the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit found at Section 40B of the Internal Revenue Code as an income tax credit and...more

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Calling Bull: Challenging USDA agencies’ adverse decisions through the National Appeals Division

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), acting through its various agencies, including the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), offers a variety of loan, risk...more

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AI Provisions in Biden’s FY 2025 Budget Proposal — AI: The Washington Report

President Joe Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget proposal includes hundreds of millions of dollars allocated towards executive branch AI efforts. The budget proposal’s AI-related provisions can be sorted into three...more

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“Hemp-Derived” THC in Massachusetts: Navigating the Regulatory Maze

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The recent proliferation of intoxicating hemp products containing “hemp-derived” THCs in Massachusetts restaurants, liquor stores, and convenience shops has sparked debate among state officials in determining whether these...more

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Big Budget Opponents Again Stop a Final Federal FY 2024 Budget While Congress Keeps to Agreement to Limit Agency Spending to FY...

US DOL Budget Will Remain at its Present Level Through March 22, 2024 - It has now become clear that neither Republicans nor Democrats have the stomach to shut the federal government agencies down, but neither does either...more

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Look Ahead to the Week of March 4: The State of the Union and Government Spending

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Look Ahead to the Week of March 4: The State of the Union and Government Spending - Both the Senate and House are in session. This week, Congress will attempt to pass the first tranche of government spending bills after...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Navigating Hemp THC Beverages

Nonalcoholic beverages infused with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) derived from hemp (aka intoxicating hemp beverages) are becoming increasingly popular for consumers looking for an alternative to alcohol....more

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Renewable Energy Update 2.29.24

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The federal government will fund 17 projects across the U.S. to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and in other rural areas, the Biden administration announced on February 27....more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Maryland Law Protects Pets During Evictions

In the United States, although laws prohibit animal cruelty, pets are still considered personal property – like a sofa, table, or lamp. During evictions house pets often were treated like personal property when a tenant’s...more

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Cellulosic Biofuel/Renewable Fuel Standard: U.S. Energy Information Administration Report Addresses Renewable Natural Gas...

The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) published a December 11th report entitled: New Renewable Fuel Standard Volume Targets Facilitate Renewable Natural Gas Production (“Report”)...more

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The Popular Perspective on Merger Enforcement: Statistical Analysis of Public Comments

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On January 18, 2022, the FTC and DOJ (the “agencies”) issued a joint request for information (RFI) asking for comments on how they should update their approach to merger enforcement. Similar to past RFIs, a variety of...more

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Minnesota Hemp Business Licensing and Endorsements Required From Seed to Sale Under the Adult-Use Cannabis Law

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Minnesota will begin issuing licenses under the new Adult-Use Cannabis Law in March of 2025. If you are operating or intend to operate in the hemp space and are looking to enter the Minnesota cannabis industry at that time,...more

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Federal Regulatory Recap: A Summary of Recent Rulemaking Actions Taken or Proposed Affecting the Energy Industry

It is clear that these have been busy months for federal environmental regulators, especially those working at EPA, the federal departments and the Council on Environmental Quality. Even the Department of Agriculture has...more

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Climate-Resilient Crop Production: Environmental Defense Report Addresses Potential Future Pathways for Kansas

The Environmental Defense Fund (“EDF”) issued a report titled: Kansas in 2050 – A Pathway for Climate-Resilient Crop Production (“Report”)...more

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Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for September 2023

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Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

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Dam Maintenance/Discharge of Water: Miller County Circuit Court, Arkansas, Action Filed Against Drainage District/Agricultural...

The John O. Nix Trust (“Nix”) filed an October 10th Complaint in Miller County, Arkansas, Circuit Court against Bradley Enterprise & Farm, LLC, (“Bradley”) and Drainage Districts No. 4 & 5 (“District”) addressing the...more

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Senator Menendez Faces Additional Federal Charges of Acting as a Foreign Agent for the Egyptian Government in Superseding...

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Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, faces a superseding indictment filed in federal district court in New York alleging his involvement in acting as a foreign agent of Egypt and...more

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Meatpacking Scrutiny Accelerates as Senate Considers New Antitrust Bill

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On September 14, 2023, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced the Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement for Meatpacking Act of 2023, an ambitious new piece of legislation designed to halt consolidation in the meatpacking...more

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DEEP Issues Draft Guidance on Siting Solar Projects on Agricultural Lands: Virtual Public Meeting on August 16; Written Comments...

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In July of 2023, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released Draft Guidance through its Sustainable, Transparent, and Efficient Practices (STEPS) for Solar Development public engagement...more

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