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State Requirements for Decommissioning End-Stage Renewable Energy Projects: What Project Participants Need to Know

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The first utility scale wind and solar power projects in the United States were developed in the early 1980s. As early-generation renewable projects reach the end of their useful lives and as new projects are being developed,...more

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DL Energy

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On 22 November 2025, Decree-Law No. 175 of 21 November 2025 (known as the Energy Decree) came into force. It contains “Urgent measures concerning Transition Plan 5.0 and energy production from renewable sources” (Official...more

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Il DL Energia

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In data 22 novembre 2025 è entrato in vigore il Decreto-Legge 21 novembre 2025, n. 175 (noto come "DL Energia") recante "Misure urgenti in materia di Piano Transizione 5.0 e di produzione di energia da fonti rinnovabili" (GU...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 12.10.25

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The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously this Tuesday to make permanent Mayor Bass’ Housing Streamlining Ordinance, cutting project approval times from six to nine months to 60 days....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Trump Administration Holds First Gulf of America Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sale Since 2023

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Dec. 10, 2025, held its Gulf of America Oil and Gas Lease Sale, the first offshore oil and gas lease sale since December 2023 and the first lease sale conducted under the One...more

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DEQ Proposes Updates to Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook

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DEQ has released Version 1.2 of the Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook for public comment through December 17, 2025, updating the Handbook to align with recent amendments to the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management...more

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FERC Considers Loosening Approval Process for Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities

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On November 20, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking comment on potential reforms to the approval process for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. ...more

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Real Estate: Market Pulse (December 2025)

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Seyfarth’s real estate team provides a bird's-eye view of the current state of commercial real estate throughout the country—highlighting which markets and major asset types are active, slowing down, or experiencing shifts....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

What Out-of-State Developers Need to Know Before Building in Southern Nevada

Southern Nevada continues to attract out-of-state developers thanks to its pro-growth attitude, favorable tax climate and strategic location. Nonetheless, the region presents unique legal, regulatory and logistical challenges...more

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Downtown Boston Reimagined: New Skyline Districts Now in Effect

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After multiple rounds of public comment and revisions that spanned nearly a year and a half, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board and the Boston Zoning Commission have approved new zoning for downtown Boston...more

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“Network” Effects: Michigan Gears Up for Data Center Growth

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Following the state legislature’s passage of sales and use tax exemptions related to qualified data centers and data center equipment through Public Acts 181 and 207 of 2024, Michigan’s two largest electric utilities...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

An Incentives Wish List— What Companies Searching for Their Next Office Location Really Want from an Incentives Package

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To be competitive in the site selection process, state and local governments know that they must provide enticing incentive packages that catch a company’s eye. After all, there are a lot of options out there when it comes to...more

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A 1950 Deed Creates Title Chaos

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Karli v. Wilson instructs mineral/royalty traders and their scriveners on a surefire way to create title chaos out of what could have been an uncomplicated land transaction. In 1950 the Wilson siblings and spouses executed a...more

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Virginia’s Cannabis Retail Roadmap: Key Proposed Changes

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In December 2025, Virginia’s Joint Commission released a draft of legislative changes to guide the state’s transition to a regulated adult-use cannabis market....more

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Navigating State Legislation for Building and Operating Data Centers: Key Trends and Compliance Considerations

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State regulations governing data center development vary widely, making early legal review essential for zoning, land-use approvals, and infrastructure planning. Energy-related rules are tightening, with states imposing...more

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Update: Last Call for Rhode Island Adult-Use Retail License Applications!

In approximately three weeks’ time, the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission’s adult-use retail license application window will close at 4:00 p.m. EST on December 29th, 2025. Interested parties that have not already filed...more

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Legal Update: New Laws to Promote Affordable Housing Development

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Connecticut’s passage of H.B. 8002, “An Act Concerning Housing Growth,” marks a pivotal response to the state’s deepening need for housing. The bill was crafted and enacted after months of negotiation, following the veto of a...more

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Germany – Real Estate Horizon Scanner Winter 2025/2026

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The real estate industry is facing an eventful winter: from planned reforms to tenancy law and new digital processes for purchasing property to accelerated construction procedures and stricter sustainability requirements –...more

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Support for Housebuilding Draft London Plan Guidance

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In October 2025, Government and the Mayor of London announced a package of measures to support housebuilding in London. On 28 November 2025 the Mayor of London published draft London Plan Guidance (LPG) for consultation. ...more

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November Multifamily Alert - TOPA, Rent Control, and Transfer Tax Updates

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Happy Thanksgiving to our clients and friends. A lot has transpired since our October Alert (linked here), so we are providing this update on TOPA, rent control, and transfer and recordation taxes. TOPA Reform. On...more

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California’s AB 1050: Removing Barriers to Housing Redevelopment on Commercial Properties

California’s housing crisis has been exacerbated by structural barriers beyond zoning laws, one of the most persistent being restrictive covenants in the chain of title on commercial properties. These covenants are legal...more

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Surveys: A Vital Part of Every Commercial Real Estate Transaction

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Investors on the precipice of acquiring commercial real estate tend to focus on the “big ticket” items — the purchase price, the underwriting assumptions, the rent roll, the zoning strategy, but ignore the importance of a...more

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The Great Grid Revolution: Legal Frameworks for Energy’s Next Chapter

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As we approach 2026, the energy sector stands at the threshold of one of the most transformative periods in its history. The electric grid—the backbone of modern life—is undergoing a profound evolution to meet the...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 12.4.25

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California continues its legislative push to address the state’s housing crisis, particularly focusing on “middle-housing” projects that bridge the gap between single-family homes and large apartment buildings (e.g.,...more

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Legal Changes in 2025 Affecting Commercial Real Estate Operations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island

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Throughout the past year, state legislatures and regulatory agencies across New England have enacted new laws and regulations set to impact the future operations of commercial real estate located in the region. These new laws...more

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