In 2023, a data center experienced a complete power loss during a scheduled electrical grid maintenance. Less than five months later, that same facility faced another major power outage. However, this time the impact was…
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/ Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
The merger landscape in the United States is shifting once again. After a period marked by stricter antitrust enforcement and skepticism toward merger transactions, recent developments suggest a renewed openness to structural…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions
Starting July 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice will begin enforcing its new “Bulk Sensitive Data Rule,” a sweeping regulation aimed at restricting the transfer and storage of sensitive U.S. personal and government-related…
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/ International Law & Trade, Privacy
In the past five months, we have seen a greater number of requests for the Independent Security Study than in the past five years combined. What is driving this surge? Greater awareness by boards as to the importance of…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Taxation
When planning a major design development project, whether it’s a corporate campus, data center, or mixed-use facility, deciding how much to invest in security can be a complex question. A practical, risk-based approach to…
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/ Business Organizations, Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial
The tragic murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in DC on May 21 is a sobering reminder that tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups remain high after October 7, 2023. In the aftermath of that war, several groups…
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/ Criminal Law, Elections & Politics, Privacy
As the end of the academic year approaches, school administrators face a critical but often overlooked opportunity: the chance to proactively plan for next year’s physical security needs. School safety is always a top concern…
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/ Administrative Law, Education Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
Avoiding Pitfalls in the Data Center Rush -
The global demand for data centers is accelerating—and so is the pressure to deliver fast, secure, and scalable infrastructure. But in the rush to meet demand, critical missteps…
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/ Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Science, Computers, & Technology
Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a significant interim final rule (IFR) that has created both challenges and exciting opportunities for these operators. This IFR revises…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology
Avoiding Pitfalls in the Data Center Rush -
The global demand for data centers is accelerating—and so is the pressure to deliver fast, secure, and scalable infrastructure. But in the rush to meet demand, critical missteps are…
more
/ Construction Law, Science, Computers, & Technology, Real Estate - Commercial
National Child Abuse Prevention Month reminds us of the importance of organizations and community members working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. In April each year, we are reminded of the staggering rate of child…
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/ Family Law, Health, Nonprofit Law
The data centre industry is marching to its own beat, seemingly unfazed by multi-polar global economic and geopolitical concerns. Expansion continues in every nook and cranny where space and power are available, driven by the…
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/ Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Science, Computers, & Technology
It is without question that data centers will continue to play a central role in powering the digital economy, housing critical data, and enabling cloud services, AI, IoT, and other emerging technologies. However, as the demand…
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/ Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
As drones become increasingly integrated into recreational and professional activities, their presence in U.S. airspace has grown exponentially. These unmanned aerial systems (UAS) bring unparalleled opportunities,…
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/ Administrative Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology, Transportation
Every new presidential administration brings with it a degree of uncertainty regarding potential shifts in the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process. This is especially true in our current climate,…
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/ Government Contracting, International Law & Trade
