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K&L Gates LLP

People vs. Machines: Texas County Pushes Pause on Data Center Construction as Project Risks Expand Nationally Amid Public...

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Last week, a rural Texas county enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction, potentially imperiling as many as eight planned projects in the county. The action in Texas adds to a growing number of examples...more

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Mexico Proposes Significant Changes to its Environmental Legislation

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Mexico published a legislative initiative on its Regulatory Governance Platform on May 14, 2026, proposing the enactment of the new General Law on Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (Ley General del Equilibrio...more

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The Importance of Being Earnest in Tribal Cultural Resource Consultation

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Lead agencies face increasing pressure to consult with Native American tribes before issuing discretionary approvals for development projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related legislation. The...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

AGG Talks: Development | Episode 3: Navigating Tenant Bankruptcy: Key Strategies for Commercial Landlords in Retail Real Estate

In this episode, AGG Real Estate Litigation co-chair Knox Withers is joined by Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, & Financial Restructuring partner Sean Kulka to discuss how tenant bankruptcy can disrupt commercial properties and...more

Butler Snow LLP

Speed to Power for Islanded Data Centers in ERCOT: Location Matters, for a Reason You Might Not Think About

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Data center developers love Texas. Speed to power is the name of the game. Consequently, many developers focus on available acreage, proximity to gas pipelines, access to water, transmission grid availability, and nearby...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Protecting Municipal Rights and Interests in Crown Castle’s Small Cell and Fiber Asset Sales

On May 1, 2026, Crown Castle announced the close of an $8.5B transaction in which it sold its Fiber Solutions business to Zayo Group Holdings Inc. and its Small Cell business to Arium Networks. (Hereinafter, Zayo and Arium...more

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

Proactive Zoning in Pennsylvania: Addressing Emerging Land Uses Before Litigation Strikes

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Pennsylvania has thousands of municipalities, many of which have zoning ordinances that were written before solar farms, wind farms, battery energy storage systems, and data centers existed as meaningful land uses. When a...more

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Building for the World Cup, Investing for the Future

In February 2023, shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 Men’s FIFA World Cup, we looked ahead to 2026 and noted that the largest World Cup in history would be coming to North America, and with it, a fresh round of...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Environmental Developments to Watch in Oregon: 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up

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Oregon’s 2026 legislative session advanced the state’s goals on environmental protection, clean energy development, and regulatory efficiency. Lawmakers passed legislation addressing energy facility siting, extended producer...more

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Mamdani Administration’s SPEED Report Aims to Speed Up Housing Production

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On May 13, 2026, the Mamdani administration released the Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development, or “SPEED,” report, outlining administrative reforms intended to cut development timelines for certain...more

Stevens & Lee

Wires Crossed: What is “Service” in the Context of Transmission Line Siting and Who Gets to Regulate It?

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The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is poised to decide a narrow question with far‑reaching consequences for public utility regulation: who has authority to decide whether an electric utility acted reasonably when communicating...more

Winstead PC

Institutional Ownership of Single-Family Housing and Build-to-Rent Communities: Emerging Regulatory Trends and What Developers...

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Over the past several years, institutional ownership of single-family rental housing has become an increasingly significant political and regulatory issue at both the federal and state levels. ...more

Polsinelli

90 Days, 10%: IRS Opens New Easement Settlement Window

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Key Takeaways: The IRS has opened a limited settlement window for eligible conservation and historic preservation easement disputes, with a reduced 10% gross valuation misstatement penalty available during the first 90...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update 5.15.26

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The developer behind a proposed battery storage facility in Watsonville will withdraw its application from Santa Cruz County to instead seek approval through the state....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

NRC Finalizes Generic Environmental Impact Statement for New Nuclear Reactors

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The NRC’s new approach to environmental review has the potential to streamline approvals for a range of nuclear projects....more

Pierce Atwood LLP

March/April 2026 Law Court Roundup: Dentists and Vodka and Weed, Oh My!

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Welcome to our second roundup of recent notable Law Court decisions (our previous roundup for January and February of 2026 is available here). Lots of interesting stuff here on legal topics as far-ranging as qualified and...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Notice: Potential Fraud Targeting Napa County Use Permit Applicants

Farella has been made aware of potential fraud with Napa County permit applications. While the scam previously targeted only projects going before the Planning Commission, there has been a significant increase in activity...more

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Protecting Clean Water at the State Level after Sackett: Center for Water Security and Cooperation/Waterkeeper Alliance Report...

The Center for Water Security and Cooperation and Waterkeeper Alliance have issued a May 2026 report titled: Protecting Clean Water at the State Level After Sackett: How States Can Step Up to Keep Rivers, Streams, Lakes,...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 5.15.26

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday proposed allowing data centers, power plants, and other industrial facilities to begin certain construction work before obtaining required federal air permits....more

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Virginia Limits Local Parking Minimums to Support Housing Affordability

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In an effort to reduce housing costs and facilitate new housing projects, the Virginia General Assembly recently passed House Bill 888, new legislation aimed at reducing minimum parking requirements imposed by local...more

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Colorado SB 26-114: Colorado’s New Liquor Permit That Gives Spirits Manufacturers Distillery Pub-Style Functionality

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The Colorado General Assembly adjourned on May 13, 2026, and Colorado Senate Bill 26-114 — passed by both chambers and now heading to the Governor — quietly reshapes what a licensed spirits manufacturer can do on its own...more

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How to Get a Liquor License in Tennessee: A Step-by-Step Guide

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If you are starting a hospitality business and want to sell alcohol, you are going to need to understand the ins and outs of getting a liquor license. Last week, we shared an article, “How to Apply for a Beer Permit in...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 5.14.26

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The California Coastal Commission has long posed a significant hurdle to coastal housing production, even as state law has streamlined residential development elsewhere. But the tide may be turning....more

Robinson Bradshaw

Empire Contractors v. Town of Apex and the Importance of Individual Factual Inquiries in State Class Actions

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The North Carolina Supreme Court’s recent decision in Empire Contractors, Inc. v. Town of Apex, 923 S.E.2d 516 (N.C. 2025), highlights the importance that individual fact issues can play at the class certification stage,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Policymakers Consider Temporary Pause on AI Data Center Construction: What Stakeholders Need to Know

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Data center developers and hyperscalers are racing to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and data centers across the United States. In response, federal and state policymakers have introduced legislative...more

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