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Executive Order Enhances Federal Permitting and Incentives for AI-Related Data Centers

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In an effort to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI), President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order (EO) aimed at expediting the federal permitting process for data centers, particularly those...more

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Powering Tomorrow—The White House AI Action Plan's Ambitious Vision for U.S. Infrastructure

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The White House recently unveiled “America’s AI Action Plan,” a comprehensive strategy designed to secure United States leadership in the global artificial intelligence race. The plan is built on three foundational pillars:...more

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The White House's Action Plan to Win the AI Race

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On Wednesday, July 23, the White House released a formal initiative titled “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan” (the “Action Plan”), a three-pillared agenda that the U.S. aims to employ in pursuing global AI...more

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Top Takeaways: President Trump’s New AI Action Plan

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In his latest move on artificial intelligence (“AI”), President Trump unveiled his much anticipated “AI Action Plan,” laying out his Administration’s strategy to “sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance,” consistent...more

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What Are the Key Takeaways From Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review and Who Will be the Biggest Winners?

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Rachel Reeves, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, has revealed the Government’s Spending Review 2025 (SR25) setting out departmental budgets until 2029 and capital investment until 2030. The SR25 is in line with the...more

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UAE’s Stargate – A Defining Moment for Global AI and Infrastructure

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The UAE’s bold move to launch the “Stargate” AI data center in Abu Dhabi by 2026 is more than a technological milestone. It’s a strategic play that reinforces the country’s ambition to lead in AI, digital infrastructure, and...more

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From Storage to AI Factories: Data Centre Investment Considerations for Private Capital Investors

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Data centres have become one of the most critical assets of the digital age and form one of the key pillars in modern infrastructure investment. Once viewed as passive storage units, today they power everything from streaming...more

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Executive Order Strengthens the Reliability and Security of the U.S. Electric Grid

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) on April 8, 2025, titled "Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid." The order marks a significant step in addressing the growing...more

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Republican AGs Pen Fiery Letter About Coal to Interior Department

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A group of 23 Republican AGs wrote a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) supporting increased use of coal to meet growing energy needs. ...more

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National Energy Dominance Council: Key Takeaways from President Trump’s Latest Energy-Related Executive Order

President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) establishing the National Energy Dominance Council (Council) on February 14, 2025. The EO outlines the rationale for creating the Council, its members, and its primary...more

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Trump Administration Issues Executive Orders Impacting the Energy Industry

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Executive Order: Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council - President Donald J. Trump on February 14, 2025, signed an Executive Order (EO) to establish the National Energy Dominance Council (Council). Secretary...more

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Large Load Interconnection: Some Legal and Policy Issues[1]

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Introduction: The Challenge - Forecasts of growth in electricity consumption (“load”) across the United States are increasing remarkably. In just over the last few years, those forecasts have doubled and tripled. Much of...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - China’s Growing Influence in Latin America: Infrastructure Investments and...

China has significantly expanded its economic and geopolitical footprint in Latin America, particularly through the acquisition and development of critical infrastructure such as ports, airfields, and railways. This strategic...more

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With Hezbollah Battered, Natural Gas Gives Lebanon A Chance

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The election of General Joseph Aoun as president of Lebanon ended a two-year stalemate in which the position was vacant, and Lebanon basically had no government at all. The cause of the stalemate was obvious. Hezbollah, the...more

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Navigating DeepSeek’s Challenge: President Trump’s Stargate Initiative and Preparing Businesses for AI Leadership

What Is the Stargate Initiative? Announced by President Donald Trump on January 21, 2025, the Stargate Initiative is a monumental $500 billion public-private sector investment aimed at enhancing the United States’ AI...more

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Powering the Future with Data Centers: Legal Considerations

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Data centers have emerged as the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, serving as physical hubs where essential computing resources and IT and security systems converge to store, process, and secure critical data. With...more

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Advancing U.S. Leadership in AI Infrastructure: A Focus on Geothermal Energy

On January 14, 2025, President Biden signed an Executive Order to advance the United States’ leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This comprehensive directive underscores the critical role of AI in...more

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President Biden's Executive Order: Washington Charts New Course for Data Center Expansion

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President Biden's recent executive order marks a pivotal shift in federal policy for digital infrastructure. The directive tasks federal agencies with identifying locations for new private-sector data centers, underscoring...more

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Biden Issues Executive Order to Bolster AI Infrastructure in the U.S.

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On January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden issued an executive order aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in AI infrastructure (the “Order”). This directive seeks to address the growing strategic importance of artificial...more

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

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On January 14, 2025, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure. The EO, among other things, directs the Secretary of Defense and the...more

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White House Memo on U.S. Leadership in AI Signals Opportunities for Government Contractors

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The Biden Administration on Oct. 24, 2024, issued a memorandum, "Advancing the United States' Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering...more

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Reforma constitucional en materia de áreas y empresas estratégicas en México

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La Cámara de Diputados, el 10 de octubre de 2024, aprobó la iniciativa con proyecto de decreto por el que se reforman los artículos 25, 27 y 28 de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, en materia de áreas...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

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The UK National Security and Investment Act: Key Implications for the Energy Sector

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The UK’s National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the “Act”) entered into force on 4 January 2022, introducing a new investment control regime for acquisitions in the UK, with the aim of protecting the UK’s national...more

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Climate Change as a National Security Issue

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Wiley’s Tracye Winfrey Howard, Erik Baptist, and Charlotte Bertrand explore President Biden’s climate initiatives as they relate to national security. They discuss the Administration’s efforts to address climate change...more

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