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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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Building For Abundance: The CEQA Reforms Behind AB 130 And SB 131

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On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 130 (“AB 130”) and Senate Bill 131 (“SB 131”) into law, making the most significant changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in decades. Together, AB...more

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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

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 9.4.25

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced on September 2 a legislative package that he promised would put an end to certain antiquated permitting requirements. The package represents the latest pieces of Permit SF, a larger...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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Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 210

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Clearing Space for Launch: Trump 2.0 Proposes Regulatory Overhaul to Enhance American Leadership in Space by 2030

The Trump administration’s new Executive Order formally adopts a policy to “enhance American greatness in space.” The EO directs streamlining and reform efforts in four key areas—commercial launch and reentry, spaceport...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

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Could Rollback of Environmental Impact Law Help California Fight Its Housing Crisis?

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Earlier this summer, as part of the state’s annual budget deal, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that alters how the existing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) would apply to certain housing...more

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Ethanol for America Act: U.S. House of Representatives Legislation Introduced Addressing E15/Underground Storage Tank...

The United States House of Representatives’ Adrian Smith (Nebraska) and Nikki Budzinski (Illinois) introduced legislation titled: Ethanol for America Act (“Ethanol Act”)....more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, August 25, 2025

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Why PA’s Government Keeps Running Despite Late Budget - Nearly two months past the budget deadline, the Pennsylvania government continues operating due to legal exceptions and ongoing revenue collection. While core...more

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FHWA Issues New Guidance on NEVI Program

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Background and Context - The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (the “NEVI Program”) was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58 and was authorized...more

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Executive Order Seeks to Turbocharge U.S. Commercial Space Industry

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On August 13, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) that is poised to dramatically reshape the regulatory landscape for the U.S. commercial space industry. Titled “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space...more

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White House Issues Long-Awaited Order to Revamp Commercial Space Regs

On August 13, 2025, the Trump administration issued a widely-anticipated executive order (EO, or the Order) covering a range of commercial space regulatory issues to streamline commercial license and permit approvals for...more

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The "FEMA Act of 2025" – Spotlight on Proposed FEMA Public Assistance Program Reforms

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Executive Summary - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 ("FEMA Act") on July 22, 2025. The bipartisan bill, if passed,...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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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 7.31.25

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The budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4 (also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) adds a new provision to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that allows project sponsors/applicants to pay for...more

Mayer Brown

CONAMA Updates Rules on Notification of Management Authorities of Conservation Units in Environmental Licensing

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On July 30, 2025, Brazil’s National Environmental Council (CONAMA) published Resolution No. 508/2025 (the Resolution), amending Article 5 of Resolution No. 428/2010. The updated provision addresses the procedures for...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The Network Behind the Wheels: Communications Laws and the Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

As connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies continue to advance, governments across Australia are beginning to reshape infrastructure policy to support CAV integration into broader transport systems. Many states...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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California’s 2025 CEQA Reforms: Impacts and Ambiguities with New Housing and More

In an effort to tackle California’s persistent housing shortage and accelerate infrastructure development, California has enacted the most substantial reform to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in decades and...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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New NEPA

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There have been more changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) and its implementing regulations in the past nine months than perhaps at any point since NEPA was signed into law by President Nixon on January 1,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

How Trump’s AI Action Plan and Executive Orders Will Impact U.S. Technology and Federal Procurement

On July 23, 2025, President Trump announced a sweeping new AI strategy, releasing the highly anticipated "Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan" and signing three executive orders regarding federal procurement,...more

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