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City of Miami Approves 100% Density Increase for Edgewater

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The City of Miami City Commission adopted an ordinance on January 8, 2026, amending both the City of Miami Code of Ordinances and the Miami 21 Zoning Code to establish a new “Resilience Trust Fund.” The fund is intended to...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Trial Court Delivers Post-Sheetz Wake-Up Call to Local Jurisdictions on Impact Fees

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California jurisdictions have historically relied on development impact fees adopted under the Mitigation Fee Act (MFA) or Quimby Act to fund new infrastructure, utilities and park facilities. Although it cannot be cited as...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 2.12.26

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The U.S. House of Representatives on February 9 advanced a wide-ranging bipartisan bill seeking to address the national housing crisis. The Housing for the 21st Century Act seeks to accelerate housing development by removing...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Reforming “WOTUS,” “Nationwide Permitting,” & Other Major Priorities at the Corps of Engineers in the Trump Administration

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During Baker Botts' 39th Annual Environmental, Safety & Incident Response Seminar on January 28, 2026, Partner Paulina Williams led a session with Lee Forsgren, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Army Corps of...more

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Missouri Bill Proposes Immediate Moratorium on Solar Projects: Key Risks for Utilities, Lenders, and Investors

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Missouri lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 849 (SB 849)—sponsored by the highest-ranking Senate leader, Senate President Pro Tem Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin—which would impose an immediate, statewide moratorium on both new and...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Colorado’s Data Center Dilemma: Carrot or Stick?

Colorado lawmakers face a polarized choice when it comes to data centers—either incentivize their development or impose regulatory guardrails that could keep the state from becoming an emerging market....more

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Public/Private Nuisance: Alabama Circuit Addresses Preliminary Injunction Request Involving Quarry

The Circuit Court of Limestone County, Alabama (“Circuit Court”), addressed in a January 23rd Order issues involving an alleged public and/or private nuisance. See New Beginnings Covenant Ministries, v. Stoned LLC, No....more

Hogan Lovells

EPA’s “Year One” PFAS actions: Where things stand and what to watch

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On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a press release highlighting “major year one PFAS actions” under the Trump Administration. The press release assembles a wide-ranging list of Agency...more

DLA Piper

New York Proposes Moratorium On Data Center Permits

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The New York State Senate has introduced Senate Bill S.9144, which would impose a statewide moratorium of at least three years on the issuance of state or local permits of any kind for the siting, construction, or...more

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Fortuity - Canadian Insurance News and Trends - February 2026

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On January 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in Emond v Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., 2026 SCC 3. In a 7-2 decision, the Court ruled in favour of the insurer, finding its duty to indemnify under a...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

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

Alston & Bird

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

DarrowEverett LLP

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

Nossaman LLP

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

Saul Ewing LLP

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

Winstead PC

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

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

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

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

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

Harris Beach Murtha

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

Hogan Lovells

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

Allen Matkins

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

Nossaman LLP

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

BCLP

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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