The White House recently issued an executive order launching the “Genesis Mission,” a US Department of Energy–led national initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery using advanced artificial intelligence. The...more
As 2025 draws to a close, tech companies have continued to pour an unprecedented amount of capital into data centers, unveiling multi-billion-dollar investments to meet the surging demand for compute capacity. The United...more
The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and other high-demand facilities is imposing significant new energy and infrastructure demands on the electric grid. This rapid pace of development is testing the...more
11/17/2025
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The federal government shut down at 12:01 am on October 1, 2025 in the absence of legislation to appropriate funds for government operations. In the event of a temporary lapse of appropriations, agencies including the US...more
10/2/2025
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In connection with President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom, the United States and the United Kingdom unveiled a slate of new and expanded agreements designed to accelerate cooperation in nuclear...more
Driven by the increasing demand for digital infrastructure, the data center market is experiencing unprecedented growth. As of 2024, the global data center construction market was valued at $91.86 billion, and it is projected...more
Throughout 2025, several US states have taken steps to facilitate development of new nuclear reactors. Complementing several recent executive orders of the US administration in support of nuclear energy, including plans to...more
8/27/2025
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In a major move to bolster US digital infrastructure, the White House issued an executive order on July 23, 2025 aimed at accelerating the federal permitting process for data centers and related infrastructure. The order is...more
The White House has issued an executive order dated July 23, 2025, aimed at accelerating the federal permitting process for data center infrastructure. This latest directive from the US administration is intended to...more
The US administration released its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan (Plan) on July 23, 2025. This Plan seeks to encourage innovation in AI along with an aggressive buildout of AI data centers, as well as the energy...more
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act alters the landscape of nuclear energy tax incentives, with significant implications for nuclear developers, investors, and stakeholders. This LawFlash breaks down how the bill may affect...more
7/25/2025
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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently issued a direct final rule extending the duration of design certifications (DCs) for nuclear reactors from 15 to 40 years. The rule will automatically go into effect on...more
7/18/2025
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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently issued a final rule amending the licensing, inspection, special project, and annual fees for applicants and licensees for FY 2025, aligning with fee-related provisions in...more
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff recently submitted recommendations and planned actions to the Commission aimed at enhancing elements of the Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) consistent with the Accelerating...more
As the nuclear energy sector enters a period of renewed growth, companies face a complex array of legal, regulatory, and operational challenges. From liability frameworks governing radiation exposure to evolving enforcement...more
The NRC is undergoing a period of transition, including the unexpected departure of Commissioner Christopher Hanson. Commissioner Christopher Hanson Dismissed On June 14, 2025, Commissioner Christopher Hanson was relieved...more
The US Supreme Court continues to reshape administrative law. In its recent decision, Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, the Court unanimously (8-0) instructed federal courts to defer to...more
As we have previously written, the rise in data center development has significantly increased predicted electricity demand. As a reliable, carbon-free source of base load power with an average capacity factor of 93% in the...more
The US president on May 23, 2025 signed four executive orders focused on promoting economic and national security by expanding and accelerating the development and use of nuclear energy in the United States to address rising...more
2024 was marked by significant developments in the nuclear energy sector, shaped by evolving regulatory frameworks, legislative action, and growing global interest in nuclear power. In the United States the Accelerating...more
President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) establishing the National Energy Dominance Council (Council) on February 14, 2025. The EO outlines the rationale for creating the Council, its members, and its primary...more
The NRC’s Office of Investigations (OI) recently published its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024, summarizing its activities from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. According to the annual report, OI opened 82 new...more
The demand for data centers, both in the United States and abroad, has been accelerating at an unprecedented pace, driven largely by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital applications....more
The growing interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a race to develop the technology, driving demand for high-density data centers and significantly increasing predicted electricity consumption....more
A recent decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinstated claims seeking indemnification under the Price-Anderson Act. In reversing a decision by the US Court of Federal Claims, the Federal Circuit...more