A recent set of aviation related Executive Orders aim to promote the commercial development of unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) and supersonic flight in the United States by reducing regulatory burden and providing...more
The latest nuclear energy-related Executive Orders aim to accelerate the development of new nuclear reactor technologies and projects in the United States, enhance national uranium mining, incentivize private investment in...more
The Executive Order is intended to aid in establishing the U.S. as a global leader in seabed mineral exploration and extraction of seabed polymetallic nodules and other strategic materials, with clear geopolitical...more
The coal production Executive Order expands upon previous mineral production Executive Order 14241 to (a) designate coal as a critical mineral entitled to federal funding and deregulation and (b) declare its availability and...more
4/14/2025
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Funding ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Trump Administration
The mineral production Executive Order focuses on increasing funding and decreasing regulatory hurdles for mining and critical mineral projects in the United States. On March 20, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive...more
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ("IRA"). In addition to enacting new tax benefits for renewable energy and other energy transition related infrastructure, the IRA...more
8/18/2022
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Clean Energy ,
Energy Projects ,
Federal Funding ,
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Innovative Technology ,
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Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits
It is an exciting time for US infrastructure. Alongside the potential passage of President Biden's historic bill, our research indicates that investors, financiers and developers expect to step up their activity over the year...more
10/27/2021
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Brownfield Properties ,
Capital Markets ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Foreign Investment ,
Greenfield Projects ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Private Investment Funds ,
Suppliers ,
Technology
The pandemic has irreversibly hastened existing trends in the world of infrastructure. Digitalization, ESG considerations and climate change are no longer side issues, they are fundamentals -
As the US infrastructure...more
10/26/2021
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Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Economic Growth ,
Energy Projects ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Innovation ,
Investment ,
Market Infrastructure ,
Renewable Energy ,
Technology Sector
The pandemic took a toll on all asset classes in the past two years, and infrastructure is no exception. According to the ASCE, airports (which lost an estimated US$23.3 billion in revenue), roads (revenue from the federal...more
The global pandemic has not dampened enthusiasm for infrastructure investment in the US. Investors and developers are looking to increase their stakes in multiple sectors and states -
Despite the volatility of the past 18...more
On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to provide emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected...more
One of the most highly anticipated elements of relief in the CARES Act is the partially forgivable payroll protection loan for small business....On April 2, 2020, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) issued interim...more
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) submitted by the Senate, and President Trump just signed the bill.The bill...more
4/3/2020
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Automotive Industry ,
CARES Act ,
Credit Reporting Agencies ,
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Healthcare Facilities ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Loans ,
Mortgages ,
Private Equity ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Student Loans ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deferral
What is a PPP loan?
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...more
What is a PPP loan?
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...more