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California Supreme Court Reviews CEQA Exemption Scope in Sunflower Alliance Case

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On April 6, 2026, the California Supreme Court heard oral argument in Sunflower Alliance v. California Department of Conservation (Case No. S287414). The case addresses two key California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)...more

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Proposed California Legislation Aims to Reshape Land Use Approvals for Data Centers and Renewable Energy and Storage Projects

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As interest in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to increase, the California legislature has set its sights on the data center and renewable energy projects powering AI development, introducing a series of bills...more

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Mexico Publishes New Administrative Simplification Measures in Environmental Impact Matters

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Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales or SEMARNAT) on April 1, 2026, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación or...more

Perkins Coie

Catalyst Theory Cannot Rescue a Plaintiff That Lost on the Merits: Third District Affirms Denial of Attorney Fees in CEQA Case

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The “catalyst theory” of California law governing attorney’s fees sometimes allows a plaintiff to obtain fees even in the absence of a favorable judgment, if the plaintiff can show that the lawsuit was the catalyst for a...more

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California’s Drilling Ban Near Sensitive Areas Remains in Effect Following Federal Court Ruling

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California Senate Bill 1137 (S.B. 1137), enacted in September 2022 and implemented in June 2024, establishes a 3,200-foot health protection zone around homes, schools, hospitals, parks, retirement homes, and other similarly...more

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Sports Law Trends and Developments (USA — Illinois)

The past year saw a transformative acceleration of the integration between the real estate and sports industries across the United States. Gone are the days when stadiums and arenas simply served as home venues for teams....more

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SEMARNAT: Administrative simplification of key procedures

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On April 1, 2026, SEMARNAT published in the Federal Official Gazette two Administrative Simplification Accords that significantly modify the processing of federal environmental procedures, including environmental impact,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

The Pit Bull Still Bites: District Court Cuts Down Recent (And Potentially Future) Endangered Species Act Regulatory Amendments

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A March 30, 2026, decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, in Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Department of the Interior, vacated key provisions of the Endangered Species Act...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 4.8.26

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Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County was the only Bay Area jurisdiction on a list of 15 flagged by the state recently for failing to meet housing requirements, as California intensifies pressure on local governments to permit...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon's New "Farm Store" Law Expands Opportunities for Farm Operators

Today, Governor Kotek signed HB 4153 into law, marking a significant change in Oregon's agritourism regulations. The law signals the state's alignment with farm stand operators who, for more than 30 years, have navigated an...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Anchorage Adopts Framework for Data Centers and Energy-Intensive Uses

On March 27, 2026, the Anchorage Assembly adopted Ordinance AO 2026-27, establishing a new land use and permitting framework for data centers and similar energy-intensive facilities. Anchorage currently only has one sizable...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

IRS Clarifies Opportunity Zone Program, Identifying More Than 25,000 Eligible Census Tracts for Investors

Guidance issued this week by the IRS provides much-needed clarity for real estate developers, investors, and community leaders on which census tracts will qualify for the federal Opportunity Zone program....more

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Prince William County Moves to Eliminate By-Right Data Center Development

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The Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District (DCOZOD) in Prince William County, Virginia is set to be eliminated. This will significantly impact how future data center developments are permitted to proceed across the...more

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Adjacent Properties/Flood Damage Action: Arkansas Supreme Court Addresses Jurisdictional Question

Co-Author Trish Boyd The Supreme Court of Arkansas (“Court”) issued a November 13, 2025 Opinion addressing a question involving the jurisdiction of circuit courts and county courts. See David Scott Taylor v. Rick Ferguson,...more

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Lit & Legit Business Briefs: Do Your Homework on Cannabis Properties

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Lit & Legit Business Briefs – Week 1 - In New Jersey, cannabis real estate requires more than just finding the right property. Operators must navigate both private property constraints and municipal approval....more

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New Reports Shine Light on Increased Use of TIF Districts

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Two reports issued in the past week illuminate the explosive growth in the use of tax increment financing (TIF) districts throughout Illinois and how those TIF districts are affecting the property tax burden for local...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

On Airport First: Early Observations on Advanced Air Mobility in Arizona

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is often described through images of rooftop vertiports and new landing facilities embedded in dense urban environments. Those concepts continue to shape longer term discussions about where the...more

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The New Battleground—Water Rights and Data Center Development in the AI Era

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While much attention has focused on the electricity demands of AI-driven data centers, a quieter crisis is emerging around water consumption. Modern hyperscale data centers can consume between one and five million gallons of...more

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Due Diligence Checklist for Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions - UPDATED

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Due diligence is a comprehensive, complex, and critical stage in any commercial real estate acquisition. You don’t want to leave any stone uncovered, and you want the most time available to review all documents and look for...more

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Oregon Opens Temporary Path to Local Permitting for Large Renewable Energy Projects

Oregon again shows its support for renewable energy and rural economic development with the passage of House Bill 4031, which gives developers the opportunity to pursue local land use approvals for certain larger renewable...more

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Nature Restoration Experts Call For Changes To Biodiversity Reporting

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In an open letter to policymakers, businesses, investors, and philanthropists financing nature restoration projects, more than 250 scientists and nature restoration professionals, representing nearly 200 institutions from 60...more

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NRC Finalizes a New Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors

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On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a final rule establishing a new risk-informed, performance-based, and technology-inclusive regulatory framework for licensing commercial nuclear plants....more

Maynard Nexsen

2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Eleven

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Public Service Commission Reform - Legislation expanding and restructuring the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) was signed by Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday afternoon following final passage in both chambers. The...more

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Japan Renewable Energy Update – Tightening Regulations on Solar Power

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The Japanese government is taking steps to strengthen oversight of solar projects, aiming to promote their responsible and efficient development....more

Perkins Coie

Data Centers and Adjacent Generation: What Clients Ask and What Actually Protects Uptime

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Data centers depend on clean, fast, and predictable power. When onsite or adjacent generation supports that load—whether natural gas, battery, solar plus storage, or hybrid plants—the engineering, procurement, and...more

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