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Power, Privacy, and Protection: Unpacking Security Challenges in the Energy Sector - Energy Law Insights
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In Part Five of our “In With the New” series, Best Best & Krieger LLP covers important new legislation related to the Brown Act, environmental matters, and unions. Here we provide takeaways and analyses of AB 2449, SB 1100,...more
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