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2026 Outlook: State Action on Renewables in Oregon

Oregon’s renewable energy future is being shaped this year by a mix of urgent pressures and long-standing hurdles. On the immediate front, developers face a ticking clock as key federal clean energy tax credits near...more

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The Clock Is Ticking: The EPA’s Countdown for Confidential Business Information Claims Under TSCA

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Companies that submitted claims for protection of their confidential business information (CBI) after the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was amended in 2016 risk having their information released publicly beginning this...more

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Massachusetts Zoning Bylaws Update: DOER Pushes for Consistency in Solar

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Across the United States, zoning is highly inconsistent, even within the same state. Fewer than 15 states have implemented model bylaws, ordinances, or zoning guidelines to assist their municipalities with zoning specifically...more

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Governmental Approval of a Private Development Cannot Trigger a Takings Claim

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When the government approves a private development that diminishes neighboring property values, can a property owner maintain a takings claim?  According to a recent California court decision, the answer is no – governmental...more

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New Jersey's Revised Legal Notice Requirements Effective March 1, 2026

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On June 30, 2025, Governor Murphy signed into law P.L. 2025, c. 72, which significantly modifies New Jersey's statutory framework governing the publication of legal and public notices. The legislation modernizes longstanding...more

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Hot Topics in Municipal Bonds and Public Finance for 2026

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Municipal issuers entered 2026 navigating a complex mix of policy priorities, market dynamics and operational risks. Three themes stand out across jurisdictions and sectors: accelerating the delivery of affordable housing...more

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A Proactive Approach to Infrastructure Modernization

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Nashville’s ice storm provides a stark illustration of why infrastructure resilience matters. When three-quarters of an inch of ice accumulated on power lines and trees, the overhead distribution system experienced...more

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Out of Charge: Key Issues to Successfully Monetize Public EV Charging in 2026

In the last 10 years, annual electric vehicle (EV) sales in the US have increased by nearly 1,100%. While approximately 115,000 new EVs were sold in US markets in 2015, calendar year 2025 sales were substantially...more

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Deep Geothermal Comes to Pennsylvania: Senate Bill 1131

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Most people are familiar with geothermal energy from pictures of Iceland and from the heat pumps in their home. But, geothermal energy can be located in much broader geographic areas, and can be useful for large-scale energy...more

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Apply Now! Millions Available for Affordable Housing Projects

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Approximately $62 million will be available for affordable housing projects when the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York opens its competitive grant program Feb. 9. The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY)...more

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Amendment to the civil code for the state of Nuevo León regarding real estate pre-sale offers

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On January 16, 2026, Decree Number 178 was published in the Official Gazette of the Free and Sovereign State of Nuevo León (“POE”), by which Articles 1720 Bis, 1720 Bis 1, 1720 Bis 2, 1720 Bis 3, 1720 Bis 4, 1720 Bis 5, and...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Which developers are entitled to a refund expenses?

In recent years, development expenses in Israel Land Authority (ILA) tenders have become one of the most complex and controversial issues for the real estate tax authorities. High payments for development expenses, combined...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 2.6.26

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On January 29, Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Helen E. Williams dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Town of Los Gatos seeking clarification of California’s builder’s remedy law....more

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ABC Insights – Part 2- A Guide to Training, Zoning, and More

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In this episode Marco Costales, Kimberly Kamkar and Asally Adib-Samadian discuss ensuring compliance with California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) laws for retailers, particularly bars and restaurants. The conversation...more

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PFAS Plan 2026 - Pillars to Curate Change

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The UK Government published the PFAS Plan on the 3 February 2026, as promised in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025. The Plan sets out a framework for understanding PFAS’s effects on the environment, implementing...more

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The Great Power Up: Navigating America’s Surging Demand for Electricity

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The United States is entering an energy demand supercycle unlike anything seen in decades. The U.S. experienced a major build out of new power plants in the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s, but that boom collapsed abruptly...more

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Real Estate – 2025 in Review

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Commercial and Retail Development - Assisting a commercial developer with a significant development in New Hampshire to revitalize a historic casino and beachfront district. The development will include a 52,000 sf...more

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Governor Hochul’s Proposed SEQRA Reforms: Seeking to Accelerate Development

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In a January 15, 2026, press release entitled “Let them Build,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced what her office called “a series of landmark reforms to speed up housing and infrastructure projects…[with] a series of...more

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Proposed Florida Legislation Creates New Regulatory Framework for Hyperscale Data Centers

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Florida's 2026 Legislative Session is underway, and lawmakers there have introduced several bills that would regulate how hyperscale data centers are to be developed and operated in the state. This Holland & Knight alert...more

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New Jersey EJ Rules Withstand Judicial Review

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) implementing regulations for the state’s landmark 2020 environmental justice law (EJ Law) have withstood appellate court scrutiny. In response to two...more

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Renewable Energy Update 2.5.26

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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors in southeastern California has approved several resolutions and zone changes for the Seville 4 and Seville 5 solar and battery storage projects....more

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Top 10 Energy Issues for 2026: What to Watch and Why It Matters

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2026 will be a pivotal year for US energy policy and markets. We predict it will be defined by pressure to deliver affordability and reliability amid accelerating load growth, contested jurisdiction between states and...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Inclusionary Zoning in Ontario: Ontario Moves to Pause Inclusionary Zoning Obligations

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Inclusionary zoning (IZ) is a planning tool that requires certain new residential developments to include a prescribed percentage of affordable housing units....more

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Get In The Zone – The Entertainment Zone!

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The Culver City Council is considering a proposal to establish its Downtown Business Improvement District (including key portions of Culver Boulevard and Washington Boulevard, as well as Town Plaza, The Culver Steps and Main...more

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Reform of the Civil Code of Nuevo León Mexico Regarding Real Estate Pre-Sales

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The Plenary of the Congress of the State of Nuevo León in Mexico recently approved a reform to the local civil code through which the figure of real estate pre-sales is expressly regulated, a practice widely used in projects...more

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