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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

Beveridge & Diamond PC

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

Allen Matkins

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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AI Trends for 2026 – Power, Not Compute, Becomes Bottleneck for AI Infrastructure

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As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, data centers are undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2026, AI infrastructure is no longer defined by scale alone; it is about power density, access to energy,...more

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Alexandria Adopts New Green Building Plan

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On January 24, 2026, the Alexandria City Council adopted a new Green Building Plan (Plan), formally adding it as a chapter of the City's Master Plan. The Plan will replace the City's 2019 Green Building Policy. ...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Downtown Cleveland Real Estate: Understanding & Managing an “Upside Down” Market

Today, dozens of buildings in downtown Cleveland are distressed or are “upside down,” meaning that the properties in operation are having difficulty paying or are behind in paying their mortgages. Commercial mortgage loans...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Massachusetts's New Hydro-Power Grid Fails: Will New York Be Next?

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy is among a handful of Northeastern Governors and other politicians who have successfully stopped the siting or construction of new oil and gas pipelines in their states. Ten years ago, as...more

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Executive Order Addresses Wildfire Rebuilding Delays Through Federal Preemption of State and Local Permitting

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On January 23, 2026, one year after the Los Angeles wildfires, the President issued Executive Order 14377 directing the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Five Things First-Time Florida Multifamily Developers Should Know

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Due to widespread population growth, job creation and long-term rental demand, Florida continues to attract multifamily development. However, Florida’s regulatory framework, insurance environment and lender expectations can...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

2026 California New Laws: Key Updates & Practical Impacts – Housing Law

BBK’s 2026 New Laws series focused on Housing examines updates related to transit-oriented development, CEQA, housing accountability and state preemption, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit...more

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Deadline Approaching: Associations Must Adopt Energy Policy by April 1, 2026

The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act (the Act) requires all condominium associations and subdivision associations to adopt and provide all members of the association with a written policy on the rights to install solar energy...more

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Brooklyn Development Roadmap 2026

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Brooklyn’s evolving real estate market is entering a pivotal phase, with innovative developments and emerging neighborhoods poised to dramatically influence the borough’s trajectory. Such shifts are expected to have...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Department of Energy Establishes National Environmental Policy Act Categorical Exclusion for Advanced Reactors: What It Is, Who It...

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On February 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new categorical exclusion (CATEX) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) covering the authorization, siting, construction, operation,...more

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5 Cleveland Development Deals That Must Get Done

Cleveland’s downtown is ready for its next phase of growth. With national and local trends changing the way that people live, work, and recreate, downtowns require a vision for the future to set the stage for growth....more

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On Your Radar? 10 Real Estate Risk Areas to Watch in 2026

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In this report, we have outlined ten areas of real estate risk to have on your radar in 2026. Dispute activity is being driven by factors such as regulatory and legislative changes, ongoing financial pressures, environmental...more

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Getting it Right/Local Approaches to Data Center Development: Southern Environmental Law Center Report

The Southern Environmental Law Center (“SELC”) announced on January 21st that it published a report titled: Getting It Right: Local Approaches to Data Center Development (“Report”). ...more

Hogan Lovells

UK Real Estate Spring 2026 Horizon Scanner

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In 2026 the UK government is making plenty of promises in terms of change, rental reform and a planning shake-up. What is coming down the track in terms of new legislation over the next few months? We pull it all together...more

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Investment in single family residences in the U.S. and UK

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On 7 January 2026, President Trump announced that he was taking steps to ban large institutional investors from acquiring single family residences (“SFR”) on a going forward basis. While many of the details of that proposal...more

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Inclusionary Zoning: Ontario Government Extends Grandfathering for Toronto, Mississauga, and Kitchener

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The Ontario Government has extended the grandfathering window for inclusionary zoning in Toronto, Mississauga, and Kitchener. Certain development applications submitted before July 1, 2027 will be exempt from inclusionary...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 1.30.26

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to “cut through bureaucratic red tape” and speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the January 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires....more

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A Comprehensive Guide to The New Reforms of The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act

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On 28 November 2025, the highly anticipated reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) were passed by both Houses, consisting of seven pieces of legislation, with the most...more

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