At the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or the “Commission”) monthly open meeting on February 19, 2026, the Commission reaffirmed that it will not reinstate its ban on gas pipeline work during appeals....more
3/5/2026
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The Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has reaffirmed the authority of Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) to cite healthcare employers for workplace violence under its General Duty Clause. In a February...more
2/23/2026
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In a February 13, 2026 decision, Cedar Springs Hospital v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), No. 24-9519 (10th Cir. 2026), the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reaffirmed the Occupational Health and...more
2/20/2026
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Government Agencies ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hospitals ,
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OSHRC ,
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Workplace Safety ,
Workplace Violence
In recent years, the U.S. government has become increasingly concerned about foreign ownership of agricultural land. According to the most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, foreign owners (primarily...more
1/28/2026
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Dairy Farmers ,
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Land Use Restrictions ,
National Security ,
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Real Estate Transactions ,
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USDA
On January 14, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) accepted new rules proposed by Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) regarding the interconnection of High Impact Large Loads (HILLs) and the interconnection of...more
1/21/2026
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Utilities Sector
On January 8, 2026, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a communication encouraging electronic filing of the Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report (MSHA Form 7000-2). This transition to...more
Companies’ obligations to identify and disclose climate-related financial risks and climate data have become increasingly complex in recent years, both at the state and federal levels. The fate of federal climate disclosure...more
12/30/2025
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
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On October 29, 2025, Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee introduced H.R. 5862, the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act (the Bill). The legislation, introduced by Rep. Mike Thompson...more
12/29/2025
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,
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Tax Credits ,
Ways and Means Committee
On December 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directed PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) to create new rules around the co-location of generation and data centers (FERC’s Dec. 18, 2025 Order, Docket...more
12/22/2025
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