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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

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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

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NEPA Reform & Energy Dominance: A View from White House CEQ’s Top Lawyer

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During Baker Botts' 39th Annual Environmental, Safety & Incident Response Seminar on January 28, 2026, Partner Jeff Wood led a session with Justin Schwab, General Counsel at the White House Council on Environmental Quality,...more

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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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FERC Approves 1,200‑MW Pumped Storage Project on Former Smelter Site

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On January 22, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued a 40‑year original license to FFP Project 101, LLC (FFP) to construct and operate a 1,200‑megawatt pumped storage hydropower facility,...more

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FERC Issues CPCN for Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project

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On January 29, 2025, FERC issued a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) to construct and operate its Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (Project). ...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

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

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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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Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 227

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

Hinckley Allen

Federal Court Orders Release of Funding for Major New York-New Jersey Infrastructure Project

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On February 6, 2026, Judge Jeannette A. Vargas of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) suspension...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FCC Sides With Broadband Provider In Pole Replacement Cost Dispute

On February 5, 2026, in its first decision under the new accelerated docket for pole attachment disputes, the Federal Communications Commission found that electric utility, Appalachian Power Company (“APCO”), a subsidiary of...more

White & Case LLP

UK Gigafactory Commission Sets Out Roadmap On The Future Of Battery Production

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The Landmark UK Gigafactory Commission report calls for urgent action to secure battery manufacturing investment and security of supply chain in the UK. The Commission's recommendations signal opportunities and highlight...more

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Latin America in 2026: A Playbook for Nordic Investors

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Trade tensions, shifts in political priorities, and the accelerating demand for green solutions have been reshaping global capital flows and opening new avenues for cross-border investments. Against this backdrop, investors...more

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2026 Policy Outlook: Federal Priorities Shaping Key Sectors

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The ML Strategies 2026 Policy Outlook examines the major federal policy drivers expected to shape the business environment in 2026. The report covers congressional and executive branch priorities across six sectors including...more

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Navigating The FY 2026 NDAA: Implications For energy, Infrastructure, Technology, And Private Capital

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The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law on December 18, 2025, represents more than a statutory vehicle for annual defense spending. With a topline authorization of $900.6 billion, the Act now...more

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States Revitalizing Design-Bid-Build for Tunnel Projects

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Design-bid-build remains a widely used delivery method for tunnel projects, yet disputes often arise from subsurface conditions, risk allocation and misunderstandings about the roles and responsibilities of project...more

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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

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Blockchain Investing Trends

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The investment narrative has shifted from pure DeFi and NFTs toward real-world utility and computational infrastructure. The "AI x Crypto" intersection is the undisputed winner of the current cycle....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

Alston & Bird

Look Ahead to the Week of February 9, 2026 | DHS Funding and Voting Legislation Expected to Dominate Busy Week

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Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and...more

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BoE Launch Of Three Engagement Forums On Retail Payments

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The Bank of England (BoE) has announced the launch of three new engagement forums under the Retail Payments Infrastructure Board as part of its National Payments Vision, aimed at informing the development of the UK's next...more

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NYISO Considers Revisions to Large Load Interconnection Process

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The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) recently released a presentation outlining potential revisions to its large load interconnection study process in response to the unprecedented pace and scale of large load...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California Communications Infrastructure Update

As we look ahead to 2026, there are a number of active regulatory proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) pertaining to communications network infrastructure. These rulemakings cover a wide array...more

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Increasing Private Equity Interest in U.S. Shipbuilding and the Jones Act Market

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Private equity has over the past 15 years played a key role in the U.S. maritime industry, and today's regulatory landscape in the U.S. makes the U.S. maritime industry ripe with further opportunity for private equity funds....more

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