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Powering the Future: Navigating the New Era of Data Centre Development

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The rapid advancement and adoption of new technologies, including artificial intelligence ("AI"), is fundamentally transforming the data centre landscape. The demand for high-performance data centres capable of supporting...more

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Executive Order Relating to AI Data Center Development: A Blueprint for P3 Collaboration

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A recent Executive Order entitled “Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure” (the “EO”) establishes a framework for fast-tracking public-private partnerships that aim to develop large-scale AI data...more

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Satellite Data Centers

Data centers … in space. How did the “final frontier” become a genuine consideration for siting and constructing next-generation data centers? ...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Power Up: What the AI Action Plan Means for the Energy Sector

July’s “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” released by the White House, contains helpful recommendations for the energy sector as the use of AI becomes more prevalent and, with it, the need for more energy. The plan...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Senate Considers Swett and LaCerte Nominations to be FERC Commissioners Amid Reliability and Independence Debates

On September 4, 2025, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened a hearing to consider the nominations of Laura Swett and David LaCerte to serve as commissioners at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Opening the Door to the Opportunities in the White House AI Action Plan

During the Biden administration, boards of directors needed to be mindful of the potential for AI regulations that could constrain widespread AI adoption. This has now changed with the Trump administration, which has adopted...more

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JONES DAY TALKS®: Real Assets Roundup Episode 4: Legal and Energy Challenges of Powering Data Centers

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The demand for data centers driven by AI and cloud migration have strained the energy infrastructure. As power consumption exceeds availability, the legal and business challenges of securing power, building out infrastructure...more

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Firm foundations: US infrastructure M&A surges in a volatile market

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Despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty, US infrastructure dealmaking has boomed as investors seek the stable, long-term revenue streams and predictable returns that infrastructure assets provide...more

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The Future of Silicon Valley: Examining the Six Biggest Issues Impacting Innovation and Growth

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Silicon Valley continues to be a leader in driving global innovation, with Silicon Valley startups accounting for over half of venture capital (VC) investment last year according to Crunchbase data. But to better secure its...more

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Federal Action to Fuel Data Center Boom

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On July 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed three Executive Orders1 aiming to push data centers’ development in the United States. This move marks a significant shift in policy as it introduces a comprehensive framework...more

Morgan Lewis

The AI Data Center Boom: Key Insurance Coverage Considerations for Complex Risks

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The burgeoning AI industry has sparked a surge in data center projects across the United States, a trend likely to be further accelerated by measures recently announced by the US administration as part of its AI Action Plan....more

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Data Center Developments: 7 Key Considerations

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Whether from the perspective of a developer, user or tenant, debt or equity financing provider, the government, or the broader community, the development of a data center project requires a host of considerations to assess...more

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Grid Operators Propose Innovative Measures to Manage Electricity Demand from Data Centers

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As the demand for artificial intelligence grows at a rapid pace, regional transmission organizations in the US are designing new solutions to connect data centers to the power grid....more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup – Hotel Growth Forecast, Data Center Availability and an AI Rental Revolution

In our latest roundup, AI cuts disaster infrastructure losses, multifamily drives increase in CRE delinquency rates, commercial services firms lead in office and industrial leasing activity, and more! AI applications such as...more

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Server Wars: The Future of Data Center Arbitration

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Data center construction is surging around the world as companies race to build the critical infrastructure needed to power advancements in artificial intelligence. We consider below how this boom in data center construction...more

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Artificial Intelligence H1 2025 Global Report: Deal trends, fundraising, segment highlights, and market outlook

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Despite uncertainty in global markets, AI remains a strategic priority among business executives, investors, and government, fueling sustained investment in AI infrastructure and dealmaking with AI developers and AI-enabled...more

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How Tariffs Are Changing the Math of Data Centre Construction—and How Canada is Maintaining a Competitive Edge

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Tariffs have created new challenges for data centre construction through increased costs on a range of imported materials and components—and even small increases in prices or supply chain disruptions can have major...more

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White House Unveils Comprehensive AI Strategy: “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan”

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Following the release of the Executive Order Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI in January 2025, the White House announced a comprehensive new policy initiative on July 23, 2025 titled Winning the Race: America's...more

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Real Insight - Issue 1 2025

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INTRODUCTION - Welcome to the first edition of Real Insight, our new UK real estate update. Among the subjects covered in this edition are the emerging success of data centres in the planning system, continuation funds,...more

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Private Equity Investment in the Picks-and-Shovels of the AI Infrastructure Boom

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Data centers and the digital infrastructure that supports them have become the modern-day picks-and-shovels of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Private equity (PE) is capitalizing on the opportunities this creates...more

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President Trump Signs Three Executive Orders Relating to Artificial Intelligence

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On July 23, 2025, just hours after releasing the AI Action Plan, President Donald Trump signed three executive orders aimed at accelerating data center construction, expanding the global reach of U.S. AI technology and...more

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The Trump Administration Accelerates AI and Data Center Development with Executive Order and DOE Site Selections

A new Executive Order directs agencies to accelerate federal permitting and environmental review processes for large-scale AI data center projects and supporting components. The DOE has designated four federal sites for...more

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White House Aims To Accelerate Environmental Permitting For Data Centers

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On July 23, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order titled “Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure.” Released alongside “America’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan,” the Order reflects a...more

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How the White House’s AI Action Plan Aims To Ensure American Leadership in AI

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Key Takeaways - - The White House’s recently released AI Action Plan and accompanying executive orders aim to solidify the United States’ position as a global leader in AI and lay out key focus areas that will steer federal...more

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White House Issues Executive Orders on AI Action Plan

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The White House recently announced America's AI Action Plan (the "Plan")—sweeping federal AI policy reforms prioritizing innovation and deregulation of the artificial intelligence ("AI") industry....more

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