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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Clauses de règlement des différends dans les contrats d’infrastructure publique : point de vue de l’avocat plaidant

Les grands projets d’infrastructure publique font généralement intervenir plusieurs parties prenantes et nécessitent un ensemble complexe de contrats et de sous-contrats. Une approche réfléchie de la négociation et de la...more

Hogan Lovells

UK: Infrastructure planning – summer round-up

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Summer’s on the way and we’re closing in on the first anniversary of Labour’s 2024 election victory. In our previous infrastructure planning round-up we closed 2024 by looking forward to the introduction of the Planning and...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Dispute Resolution Clause in Public Infrastructure Contracting — A Litigator’s View

Large public infrastructure projects typically involve several stakeholders and a complex array of contracts and subcontracts. A thoughtful approach to the negotiation and drafting of contractual dispute resolution clauses...more

Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real...

Investing in Data Centers

It seems like such a simple question. Who owns data centers? Ownership structures in the digital economy are more varied than might appear on the surface. While the largest computing and cloud service providers, such as...more

K&L Gates LLP

Course Correction: Supreme Court Steers Toward Greater Predictability in NEPA Reviews

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On 29 May 2025, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that a “course correction” was needed for cases under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), holding that a law originally meant to be a procedural check to inform...more

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Supreme Court Mandates Substantial Deference to Agency Decisions Under NEPA in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle...

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Overview - On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, 605 U.S. __ (2025), clarifying the scope of judicial deference to agencies’ procedural...more

BakerHostetler

Australia’s New Ransomware Payment Reporting Law Takes Effect, Covering Both Critical Infrastructure and Other Entities

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On May 30, the ransomware payment reporting requirements of Australia’s Cyber Security Act 2024 (CSA) took effect. The new requirement applies to a broad range of entities and cyber security incidents, requiring reporting...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Department of Commerce Restructures BEAD Program

Nearing five months into the Trump administration, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has released a Notice changing the requirements in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the...more

JAMS

Bridging Cultures, Avoiding Disputes: Why Construction Needs Partnering Dialogue More Than Ever

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Not long ago, I spoke with a general contractor on a multinational infrastructure project. “We had five nationalities on-site,” he said, “and six different ways of interpreting the same deadline.” He wasn’t exaggerating. ...more

WilmerHale

Supreme Court Decision in Seven County Advances Permitting Reform

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In a much-anticipated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court made a major “course correction” to the law governing federal environmental reviews and permitting decisions for infrastructure and other projects under the National...more

DLA Piper

Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County: Top Points

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Supreme Court aims to provide predictability by narrowing the scope of NEPA review - The Supreme Court’s latest ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County marks a significant “course correction” in how...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

SCOTUS Unanimously Limits Scope of NEPA in Major Infrastructure Ruling

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Seven County Infrastructure Coalition et al. v. Eagle County, Colorado, et al. The U.S. Supreme Court recently clarified the scope of federal agency review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”)...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ontario's Bill 40 Proposes Expediting Regulatory Approvals for Energy Infrastructure Projects

On June 3, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 40, the Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025, to expedite regulatory approvals, allowing Ontario to build and deliver an affordable,...more

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief Special Edition: Council Approves FY26 City Budget

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On the evening of Thursday, June 5, the Philadelphia City Council granted preliminary approval to several bills related to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.8 billion FY26 City Budget with minimal changes to the initial proposal,...more

Maynard Nexsen

Supreme Court Reduces Burden of National Environmental Policy Act Review

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In a highly unusual unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on May 29, 2025 that federal agencies are entitled to “substantial judicial deference” with respect to how they review projects subject to the National...more

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Supreme Court Decision Limits the Opportunity for NEPA to Derail Projects

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent 8-0 ruling limited the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the national environmental law that mandates federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed...more

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Senate Bill 6 & Upcoming Changes to Texas Electric Regulations: What Data Centers and Large Power Users Need to Know

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Texas has long been a magnet for manufacturing and data center development, thanks to its business-friendly climate, abundant land, and low-cost energy infrastructure. But as the state’s electric grid faces new challenges...more

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Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Judicial Review Under NEPA

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After nearly two decades of silence, the US Supreme Court on May 29, 2025, weighed in on an issue that has tremendous significance for permitting of complex infrastructure and other development projects—the depth and breadth...more

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Supreme Court Scales Back the NEPA Roadblock to Infrastructure Projects

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Overview - On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision clarifying the scope of environmental review required under the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) for major infrastructure...more

Hogan Lovells

Powering Indonesia's future: Key takeaways from the 2025–2034 RUPTL

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The RUPTL carries significant strategic implications and offers substantial opportunities for investment. As Indonesia advances its energy transition, the RUPTL will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its national...more

McGlinchey Stafford

SCOTUS Reins in NEPA Scope in Seven County

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In a landmark ruling issued May 29, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed the D.C. Circuit in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, sharply limiting the scope of environmental review...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FERC Reaffirms MISO Interconnection Queue Cap on Rehearing

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On May 27, 2025, FERC addressed arguments raised on rehearing of a January 30, 2025 order, which accepted the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.’s (“MISO”) proposal to modify its generator interconnection study...more

Burr & Forman

The Quest for Logistic Supremacy

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In today’s high-stakes economy, logistics is no longer a forgotten back-end function — it’s a front-line competitive advantage. As global supply chains grow increasingly complex and consumers demand faster delivery times, the...more

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California Air Resources Board Offers Direction as to Application of California Climate Disclosure Laws

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On May 29, 2025, a virtual public workshop held by the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") offered direction on how it interprets certain elements of California's climate disclosure laws. While CARB has a July 1, 2025,...more

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UPDATE: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Increased to 50%

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On June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, the same day as its deadline for trading partners to give their “best offer” in bids to avoid import tax rates on other...more

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