Recent Developments in Florida Energy and Environmental Legislation
Eminent Domain: First Principles, Kelo, and In Service of Infrastructure Buildout
Gambling has long held a tight grasp on Ohio and its citizens. From state lotteries to sports betting, Ohio has established itself as a leader in the regulated world of gambling. But how does this impact local governments?...more
On March 13, 2025, the Federal Official Gazette published the decree amending and repealing various provisions of the Amparo Law (the "Amendment"). Substance and Objectives of the Amendment - This amendment to the Amparo...more
The BakerHostetler Labor and Employment Practice Group keeps a close watch on new and upcoming employment and labor laws that can significantly impact our New York-based clients. Below we highlight some of the recently...more
Employers with workers in New York State may want to start preparing now for several new rules that will take effect on January 1, 2025. Most of them are likely to impact employers’ bottom lines....more
On November 6, 2024, New Yorkers across the state voted “yes” on the Equal Rights Amendment, commonly known as Proposition 1. The newly passed Equal Rights Amendment expands New Yorkers’ constitutional civil rights and...more
As has been widely reported, Mexico recently adopted a constitutional amendment to overhaul its judiciary—most notably requiring popular elections for judges at all levels of the Mexican court system. Observers have widely...more
La Cámara de Diputados, el 10 de octubre de 2024, aprobó la iniciativa con proyecto de decreto por el que se reforman los artículos 25, 27 y 28 de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, en materia de áreas...more
On September 15th, 2024, the Mexican Congress published on the Diario Oficial de la Federacion (Mexican Official Gazette) a decree to amend, add, and abolish several provisions of the Mexican Constitution regarding the...more
The Details - This reform will modify the judiciary by providing for the democratic election of all judges in Mexico, including judges on the Supreme Court of Mexico and those serving on other state and federal tribunals....more
A proposed constitutional amendment being considered by Mexico’s Congress would eliminate the country’s autonomous constitutional bodies – agencies originally created to make decisions without political influence and...more
Due to amendments in 2012 and 2014 to the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States regarding the date of the transfer of the Federal Executive Power (Oct. 1 every six years), there were various interpretations...more
In this episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, policy advisor Jon Steverson and attorney Lawrence Sellers discuss significant legislative developments affecting the energy and environmental sectors in...more
Una versión en español de esta Insight está disponible haciendo clic arriba. The Senate of the Republic recently approved the reform of the Judicial Branch, with 86 votes in favor and 41 against. This change is the largest...more
Las empresas en México han enfrentado cambios significativos en los últimos años con respecto a las leyes, regulaciones y prácticas laborales – y esto es particularmente cierto cuando se trata de relaciones laborales y...more
Businesses in Mexico have faced significant changes over the last few years regarding employment laws, regulations, and practices – and this is particularly true when it comes to labor relations and collective bargaining....more
Eighth Circuit Invalidates Missouri's Two-Year Lobbying Ban for Former Legislators and Staffers - The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated a Missouri state constitutional amendment that imposed a two-year lobbying...more
The president of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed several amendments to the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan titled On the Judicial System and the Status of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which will...more
The Constitutional Law Committee (Comisión de Puntos Constitucionales de la Cámara de Diputados or CPC) of Mexico's House of Representatives (Cámara de Diputados), on July 25, 2024, published a schedule to analyze and approve...more
Statewide ballot referenda are not new to voters in the Badger State. There are four scenarios in which a question may be directly asked of voters: whether to amend the state’s constitution; ratification of a law extending...more
After a busy week, legislators left Raleigh on Thursday for the foreseeable future. Although they did not pass a new 2024 budget bill, they did appropriate funds for certain purposes and are authorized to return later this...more
In a Rare Pre-Election Review, California Supreme Court Strikes Ballot Measure that Would Revise Constitution to Limit Revenue-Raising Authority of State and Local Governments - On June 20, 2024, the California Supreme Court...more
El Ejecutivo Federal de México, el 14 de junio de 2024, publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF), el "Decreto por el que se reforman los Artículos 129 y 148 de la Ley de Amparo, Reglamentaria de los Artículos 103 y...more
El Ejecutivo Federal de México, el 5 de febrero de 2024, presentó a la Cámara de Diputados un paquete de iniciativas constitucionales y reformas secundarias, dentro de las cuales se encuentra la "Iniciativa que reforma,...more
A new law that could have sweeping impacts on Georgia school districts’ property tax revenue was passed earlier this year, but its implementation is conditioned upon the passing of a constitutional amendment by statewide...more
The Law Court’s recent decision in Parker v. Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is fascinating—it is a rare instance when the Court has been called upon to interpret and apply a new constitutional provision. The Maine...more