Now that the dust has settled from the chaotic 2020 Presidential and Congressional elections, it is time to consider what the new political landscape means for Washington, policy, and industry. In this helpful and informative...more
The energy industry has been at the forefront of the 2020 election, and energy development is an issue that polarizes Americans and our businesses and political leaders in choosing the path for the future. Energy developments...more
11/16/2020
/ Climate Change ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Hydraulic Fracturing Study ,
National Security ,
Renewable Energy ,
Webinars
Note from the Maritime Industry Team -
Large sectors of the maritime industry—especially offshore—remain in the doldrums, but it nonetheless has been a busy few months for our Blank Rome Maritime group. Our Washington,...more
10/17/2017
/ Coast Guard ,
Congressional Review Act ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Hurricane Harvey ,
Hurricane Irma ,
Hurricane Maria ,
Jones Act ,
Maritime Transport ,
Risk Management ,
Shipping ,
Shipping Cargo ,
Trump Administration ,
Vessels
Action Item: Congress included the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (the “Act”) in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113), passing comprehensive cybersecurity legislation for the first time since the major U.S....more