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ANH Colombia publica Acuerdo 6 de 2023: Incentivos de exploración y transición energética

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La Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) de Colombia expidió el Acuerdo 6 de 2023 el 28 de septiembre de 2023, "por el cual se establecen criterios para la administración de contratos y convenios de hidrocarburos con el fin...more

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Consejo de Estado anula resoluciones sobre subasta de energía renovable en Colombia

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La sección tercera del Consejo de Estado publicó el pasado 8 de septiembre de 2023 (radicado 62492) la sentencia a través de la cual anuló el Decreto 570 de 2018 y las Resoluciones No. 40791 de 2018 y No. 40795 de 2018 del...more

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Key proposed regulations issued regarding prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements

On August 29, 2023, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) on the clean energy prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements...more

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Navigating Treasury's proposed regulations on prevailing wage and apprenticeship for clean energy projects

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The Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued proposed regulations on August 29, 2023 for prevailing wage and apprenticeship (“PWA”) requirements applicable to clean energy projects...more

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Treasury Issues Long-Awaited Wage and Apprenticeship Regulations for Energy Tax Credits

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 introduced significant changes to the renewable energy tax credit landscape. One of the most notable of these changes, in addition to the broader goals of combating climate change and...more

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Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations for IRA Labor Requirements

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On August 29, 2023, the Department of Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) providing proposed rules governing the prevailing wage and...more

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Colombia reanuda la recepción de propuestas de contratos de concesión minera

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La Agencia Nacional de Minería (ANM) de Colombia, indicó que se ha reabierto la presentación de propuestas de contrato de concesión minera y contratos de concesión minera con requisitos diferenciales. Ello, después de haber...more

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New Regulatory Agenda Reveals Forthcoming Cybersecurity Regulations

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The Biden Administration released its Fall 2022 regulatory agenda (Regulatory Agenda) on Jan. 4, 2023. In it, the administration outlined regulations aimed at cybersecurity requirements for government contractors, the...more

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60-Day Clock Is Ticking on Prevailing Wage, Apprenticeship Requirements

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President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on Aug. 16, 2022. The massive legislative package revises policy on taxes, healthcare, agriculture and energy. In particular, the IRA modifies and expands...more

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The clock is ticking on the IRA’s prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements

Renewable energy developers and contractors have been anticipating the Treasury Department and IRS’s initial guidance on what is required to satisfy the prevailing wage and apprentice requirements under the Inflation...more

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Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — December 2022

SEC Enforcement: In its yearly summary of enforcement activity, the SEC chose to highlight ESG-related issues as one of only a handful of subject matter areas that the SEC is focused on, indicating the significant priority...more

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Proposed Rule Requires Contractors to Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk

On November 14, 2022, the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) published a proposed rule that would amend the Federal Acquisition...more

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ANH adopta criterios para la administración de contratos y convenios en Colombia

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La Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) de Colombia, el 25 de julio de 2022, expidió el Acuerdo 005 de 2022 (el Acuerdo) por medio del cual adoptó criterios para la administración de Contratos y Convenios para actividades...more

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Colombia ANH adopta reglamento para selección de contratistas y asignación de áreas

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La Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) de Colombia, el 25 de julio de 2022, expidió el Acuerdo 003 de 2022 (el Acuerdo) por medio del cual adoptó el Reglamento de Selección de Contratistas y Asignación de Áreas para...more

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Biden Administration Prioritizes Corporate Criminal Enforcement

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Takeaways: ..In recent remarks, top DOJ officials stated that DOJ will “surge resources” and “redouble efforts” for corporate enforcement. ..Areas of particular concern include Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,...more

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The Financial Sector and Government Contractors in the Environmental Bull's-Eye

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The Biden Administration on May 20, 2021, issued its latest and long-awaited Executive Order (EO) on climate-related financial risk. This EO reflects how the administration is continuing to take a "whole of government"...more

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ANH publica Adendas 4 y 5 para modificar Proceso de Selección CEPI en Colombia

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La Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) en Colombia, el 21 de diciembre de 2020 y el 22 de diciembre del mismo año, modificó los Términos de Referencia (TdR) Definitivos del Proceso de Selección de Contratistas para el...more

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Congress Addresses Supply Chain Domestication in Defense Authorization Legislation

[co-authors: Alex Monié, Policy Advisor and Gabriel Harrison, Public Policy Specialist] The annual “must-pass” defense authorization legislation contains provisions to address supply chain domestication in light of the...more

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DOE Extends 85-804 Indemnification to Contractors Supporting COVID-19 Response

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On March 26, the Secretary of Energy authorized Department of Energy (DOE) contracting officers to extend indemnification under Public Law 85-804 to contractors and subcontractors performing assignments directed or authorized...more

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Window On Washington - Vol. 4, Issue 7

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Recess. Both the House and Senate are in recess this week....more

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3D Printing Quarterly Report - Q4 2019

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Rösler expands AM Solutions division to offer 3D printing services - AM Solutions, the Italian 3D printing subsidiary of the Rösler Group, a German company specializing in surface finishing solutions, will expand to offer a...more

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Must See TV – D.C. Style

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As a registered federal lobbyist I’m often asked to describe my job. Some days I describe it as an advocate; other days as an educator. I’ve also been known to liken it to being a translator or cruise director, but this past...more

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Demystifying Energy Investment Disputes in Mexico Through the New USMCA

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• Each of the three participating countries in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is about to submit the new free trade agreement for its respective Congress' approval. • Some stakeholders have interpreted Chapter 8...more

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False Claims Act Suit Dismissed Based on Granston Memo Considerations

• DOJ is implementing the Granston memo policy in seeking dismissal of FCA qui tam actions when it is in the government’s interest, particularly when protecting its resources, discretion and litigation priorities. • DOJ...more

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Granston Memo in Action: DOJ Successfully Exercises Authority to Dismiss Meritless Qui Tam

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A recent dismissal of a qui tam action demonstrates there exists an affirmative approach for disposing of wasteful and meritless non-intervened qui tam claims without the time and expense of protracted litigation with...more

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