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Big Data Meets Big Green: Data Centers and Carbon Removal Compete for Zero-Emission Energy

Artificial intelligence, data centers, carbon removal and zero-emission power may sound like a winning line (plus the Free Space) on a 2024 Buzzword Bingo card. But the concepts have come into dramatic real-world tension as...more

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Pre-Election Analysis: US-Canada Cross-Border Issues

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As we look ahead to 2025 and a new US administration and Congress, the relationship between the United States and Canada remains a cornerstone of North American stability and prosperity. However, the landscape of cross-border...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

World’s Largest Long-Duration Energy Storage Facility to be Developed in Lincoln, Maine

Governor Janet Mills and Maine’s congressional delegation announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $147 million grant to develop the largest long-duration energy storage project in the world to date....more

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Foley Automotive Update - June 2024 - 2

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Cox Automotive predicts U.S. new light-vehicle sales in the first half...more

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AI’s Power Play: Congress Calls for Smart Energy Solutions to Fuel AI Growth

The energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are growing significantly, with the Department of Energy (DOE) forecasting a tenfold increase in data center energy demand due to the rise of AI applications and...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Battery Technologies: Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Going?

Achieving climate goals will require significant capital investment into the development and scaling of improved battery technologies. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in August 2022, allocated billions of dollars...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Department of Transportation Request for Information Signals Growing Interest in AI in the Transportation Sector

On May 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency Infrastructure (ARPA-I) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking comment from interested parties on potential...more

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Foley Automotive Update - May 2024 - 3

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Foley & Lardner partner Ann Marie Uetz offers insight on the dynamics...more

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U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel Merger: A Potent Catalyst for U.S.-Japan Relations and Technological Advancement

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As the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel garners global attention, its implications extend far beyond mere corporate gains. This merger symbolizes a strengthening of the crucial U.S.-Japan...more

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Market overview: The global IPO landscape

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Global IPO markets endured a difficult 2023 in the face of rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. But after a challenging 12 months, the outlook for IPO activity in 2024 is brightening This past year has been one...more

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Building a pipeline: Will Brazil emerge from its dry season?

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After a dry spell, the pipeline of Brazilian IPO candidates is showing signs of filling up again - We expect Brazilian public markets to take center stage in 2024, as hopes remain that this will be the year that South...more

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Unlocking Digital Infrastructure: European Market Drivers and Trends

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M&A activity in the digital infrastructure sector has been growing year-on-year in Europe, with deal counts and cumulative deal values highlighting the resilience of this asset class. 2024 is likely set to hit a new peak of...more

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Wiley's 10 Key Trade Developments: The CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

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These two laws usher in a new era of industrial policy, providing billions of dollars for new infrastructure, high-tech research and development, and growing and strengthening the industrial manufacturing base. ...more

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FinCEN’s Proposed Rule to Regulate Investment Advisers: The Questions Industry Should Be Following

FinCEN is focused on customer due diligence, and both the 2024 Investment Adviser Risk Assessment and proposed rule indicate that investment advisers will be expected to assess customer identity, business model, and sources...more

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Cracking The Code: Navigating VMware's License Shift

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In a historic announcement, Broadcom Inc. unveiled its ambitious plan to purchase VMware, a technology giant, in May 2022. However, in November 2023, Broadcom released a barrage of announcements regarding VMware licensing and...more

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10 lessons in sustainability regulation

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Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation? From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

White House Updates Critical and Emerging Technologies List to Address AI, Data Security, Space and Geopolitical Competition

Implications for CFIUS Reporting and Review - The Executive Branch, through the National Science and Technology Council and the National Security Council, committed in 2020 to identify that are potentially significant to...more

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Delivering digital infrastructure in the AI age

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The digital infrastructure sector's growth has been fueled by the hyperscalers in recent years. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the metaverse is set to drive this "zeitgeist" sector to new heights....more

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What's New in Wireless - February 2024

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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AI in 2024: What Every GC Needs to Know

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As we enter into this second full year of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, a clear understanding of the technology and its legal implications becomes crucial for every General Counsel (GC). From understanding...more

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Energy & Sustainability IP Updates — February 2024

In intellectual property news, the US Patent and Trademark Office recently published a patent application filed by Hyundai Motor Company directed to solid-state battery technology. Many industry experts suggest that...more

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What’s New in Wireless - December 2023

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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Navigating the Future: Trends Shaping Cyber Incident Response

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In the last two decades, incident response has evolved significantly, adapting to the dynamic cyber threat landscape. As the internet became an integral part of daily life, cyber threats escalated in scope and scale. This...more

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White House Ushers in New Era of Regulation With Landmark Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

The AI executive order moves the U.S. closer to a broader unified approach on federal AI regulation, expanding on the AI Bill of Rights and NIST AI Risk Management Framework and focusing on the responsible development and...more

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Environmental Justice Update: New Jersey Issues Guidance Promoting Use of Green and Sustainable Technologies in Remediation

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Costs to clean up environmentally impacted real estate have continued to increase. A variety of factors have caused this trend including: listing of new contaminants, enhanced focus on contamination pathways like vapor...more

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