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AI News Roundup – White House weighs vetting AI models before release, AI energy demands revive infamous Three Mile Island nuclear...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

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P2N0 - Edition 44 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 44 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 5.8.26

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon propose softening limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, delaying but retaining tough standards for two common PFAS (PFOA and PFOS) and...more

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How EPA Reviews Mixed Metal Oxides Used in Battery Cathode Active Materials

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided new insight into how it reviews mixed metal oxides (MMOs), including cathode active materials (CAMs) and modified or doped CAMs, under the Toxic Substances Control...more

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New Contaminants Identified in EPA's CCL 6 Signify a Shift in Drinking Water Regulations

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Overview of Additions to CCL 6 - On April 2, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and disinfection...more

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At long last, FAA proposes rule restricting drone operations over critical infrastructure

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At Congress’s direction, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is giving critical infrastructure operators a new tool to keep rogue unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) away from their facilities. In a newly released...more

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Federal Energy Priorities Reset the Rules for US Permitting

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Energy policy in the United States is undergoing a significant shift, with direct implications for how energy infrastructure is permitted, financed, and built. These federal policy changes are redefining which projects move...more

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Financing climate transition – Products, plans and prospects

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The transition finance market is evolving at a rapid pace. We are now in a position where borrowers and issuers can benefit from labelled instruments – transition loans and transition bonds are taking off, supported by...more

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Powering Progress | Ep. 3 – The Fuel Behind the Future: How AI Gets Its Power

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Welcome back to Powering Progress, our series examining the infrastructure challenges behind the rapid expansion of AI and data center development. As demand for computing power grows, so does the need for reliable and...more

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Powering Progress | Ep. 2 – Financing at Scale: Structured Capital for AI and Data Center Portfolios

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Welcome back to Powering Progress, where we explore the legal and commercial frameworks powering the rapid growth of AI infrastructure and data centers. Behind every major data center development is a sophisticated capital...more

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Powering Progress | Ep. 1 – Texas at the Edge of the Grid: Powering the Age of AI

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Welcome to Powering Progress, a series exploring the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure. As AI and data center development accelerates, regulatory considerations are...more

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Energy Law: Month in Review - April 2026

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Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. ...more

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Natural Gas: The Power Fueling Today’s Data Centers

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Why Data Centers Are Turning to Natural Gas- Reliability Compared to Renewable Energy Sources- Natural gas is one of the most reliable energy sources as it is consistently available and can be transported in an...more

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Environmental Vanguard: May 2026 Edition

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Environmental Vanguard is a quarterly newsletter from McGuireWoods, sharing key insights from our leading environmental attorneys and consultants at the forefront of regulatory, litigation and policy developments. This issue...more

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Safeguarding Data During Uncertain Times: Cybersecurity Priorities for the GCC

Heightened geopolitical tension is commonly accompanied by a measurable increase in cyber risk. In February 2026, Dr Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council (the Council), announced that “over 90,000...more

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ERCOT’s Batch Zero Proposal and What It Means for Large-Load Projects in Texas

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Texas has become a focal point for large-load growth, driven in meaningful part by hyperscale data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and other electricity-intensive digital infrastructure projects. That growth...more

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ESG Market Alert UK – May 2026

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In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics: FCA proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers European Banking Authority’s (EBA) major proposal to simplify supervisory reporting...more

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Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Malvern Asphalt Paving...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and McGeorge Contracting Co., Inc. (“MCG”) entered into a Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violation of an...more

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Recycling and Emission Reduction Regulation Enforcement/Clean Air Act: United States Department of Justice and National Grocery...

The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Kroger Co. (“Kroger”) entered into an April 29th Consent Decree (“CD”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio addressing alleged...more

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Citizen Suit Enforcement/Clean Air Act: NAACP Seeks Preliminary Injunction for Southaven Mississippi (Colossus 2) Data Center

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (“NAACP”) filed a May 6th Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (“Motion”) in the United States District for the Northern District of Mississippi against xAI Corp....more

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NRC finalizes new licensing framework for advanced reactors and proposes streamlined path for DOE- and DOW-authorized designs

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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has taken two significant and closely related regulatory actions that together mark a pivotal step in modernizing the licensing of new nuclear reactors in the United States. First,...more

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Pending Legislation May Expand PFAS Regulatory Framework for Michigan Municipalities

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The Michigan Legislature is currently considering legislation that would directly affect municipally operated wastewater treatment plants and expand local coordination obligations. In April 2026, Michigan legislators...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

IRS roundup: April 20 – May 1, 2026

The IRS has reportedly begun the process of terminating a lead criminal investigation agent involved in probes of Malta pension structures and Puerto Rico’s Act 60 tax incentives, raising concerns about the continuity of...more

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IEA 2026 Global Energy Review: Strategic Implications for…

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Global energy demand is no longer moving in unison, as structural slowing in advanced economies clashes with resilient, feedstock-driven growth in the U.S. and emerging markets. Global energy demand grew by approximately...more

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NOVONIX Emerges as a Winner in the U.S. Battery Materials Race

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The domestic battery race is being won by companies, such as NOVONIX, that are developing innovative IP and meeting critical operational and/or commercial milestones based on that IP. Continued investments, including through...more

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