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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Update on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Project

We previously commented on the status of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program project. Per the IBR Program's June 2025 Fact Sheet, the project is still in the design phase with the expectation that it will publish a...more

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Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (H) Working Group

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During the Summer 2025 National Meeting of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (H) Working Group (“BDAI WG”) met on August 12,...more

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[Event] AI Adoption in Legal Practice Roundtable - September 18th, New York, NY

Calling All Legal AI Enthusiasts - You are cordially invited to Join The Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) NY Metro Chapter on September 18, 2025 for a Roundtable Discussion featuring...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

More Privacy Compliance Considerations for the 2026 Budget Process

Now is the time that many are putting together their 2026 budgets and considering how much to allocate next year to address the constantly evolving privacy and data security landscape. In the last article in this series we...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Setting Your Privacy Compliance Strategy in Advance of the 2026 Budget Process

Today’s compliance landscape is more crowded—and more complex—than ever. As the pace of regulatory change accelerates, companies need to find effective paths forward. As I detailed in a Law360 article from earlier this year,...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

City of Gaithersburg Launches “Build Gaithersburg 2040” Master Plan Update

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Earlier this year, Gaithersburg commenced an initiative called “Build Gaithersburg 2040” to update the city’s master plan. The update focuses on two key master plan elements – land use and transportation....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Playing the Long Game: Why Corporate Directors Must Keep Their Company’s Long-Term Mission in Focus

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Corporate boards are no stranger to near-term pressures, but these days the pressures are piling as high as they ever have. Geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruptions; climate change and technological revolutions;...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

New York State Seeks Stakeholder Feedback to Inform Closed-Loop Geothermal Drilling Rules

Last month, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) to solicit stakeholder input on future proposed regulations for closed-loop...more

Cooley LLP

How Should You Handle ‘Sunny Day/Peace Time’ Shareholder Engagement?

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During the proxy season, everyone’s flat out soliciting votes, so investors are jammed up, and they’ll be available for engagement only if there’s something very specific to your annual meeting that’s important enough to them...more

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Antitrust Regulators Provide Guidance About When Shareholder Engagement Might Become An Issue

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I’m not well-versed in antitrust law – nor do I want to be – but this recent FTC/DOJ Statement of Interest from the antitrust lawsuit filed by the State of Texas against BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard bears on...more

Ankura

From Sidelined to Central: Why Executive-Led Change Management is the Ultimate Differentiator

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This is the fourth article in our series on creating a healthy transformation program culture. We have established the foundation through executive engagement, shared vision, and guiding principles. Now we turn to the...more

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What You Need to Know about Maine’s New Department of Energy Resources

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Maine just launched a new cabinet-level energy policy office. Last month, Governor Janet Mills signed LD 1270 into law, creating the new Maine Department of Energy Resources. This cabinet-level agency will lead energy...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership: Building Trust and Relationships: The Power of Compliance and Ethics with...

12 O’Clock High, an award-winning podcast on business leadership, brings together stories from history, the arts, sports, movies, research, and current events to consider leadership lessons. In this episode, Tom Fox...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Texas Hold ‘Em: New Law Requires Proxy Advisors to Show Their Cards if “Nonpecuniary” Factors Guide Voting Recommendations -...

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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2337 (“SB 2337”), a novel regulation that will require significant disclosure obligations for proxy advisors, such as ISS and Glass Lewis, for their voting...more

Jones Day

Board Leadership in Navigating Volatility

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Public company boards are facing an unprecedented convergence of destabilizing forces, including geopolitical shocks, inflation, supply-chain disruptions, social unrest, and rapid technological change. At the same time,...more

BakerHostetler

HHS Issues a Request for Information on Deregulation and Innovation: Considerations for Legal and Compliance Teams

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On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its Request for Information (RFI) “Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make American Healthy Again,” which HHS describes as...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Proposed Changes to GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidelines Threaten to Reshape Corporate Clean Energy Procurement

The World Resource Institute’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (the “GHG Protocol”) has been widely adopted as a framework for companies to report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. By...more

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Reflections on the 2025 AGM and reporting season

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As the 2025 AGM and reporting season passes its peak, we have produced a note of our reflections on what we’ve seen in the market so far this year, and developments we’re expecting in the coming months. The key themes...more

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DWR and Water Board Propose Key Updates to Desalination Policy Framework

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As climate variability and drought continue to challenge California’s water supply, the state is renewing its focus on seawater desalination as part of a diversified water portfolio. While only a handful of large-scale...more

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European Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems

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While some voices are asking for a pause in the implementation schedule of the EU AI Act, the EU Commission is required by the EU AI Act to issue guidelines to facilitate practical implementation of the Regulation. After...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

FWS to Evaluate ESA Section 10 Permits

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On June 9, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a request for information (RFI) seeking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of key permitting programs under Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species...more

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Goodwin Antitrust Shorts: Fundamental EU Merger Guidelines Review

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On 8 May 2025, the European Commission (“the Commission”) launched two public consultations as part of its comprehensive review of the guidelines for horizontal and non-horizontal mergers. ...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Making Sure Newly Cautious Shareholders Get the Information They Want

Key Points - Revised guidance from the SEC regarding ownership reporting is making institutional investors circumspect about raising issues with management. - Seeking to influence a company’s executive compensation, or...more

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Regulatory Reset: Texas Establishes a DOGE-Inspired Office to Cut Red Tape

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As Texas strengthens its position as a national leader in economic and business growth, Senate Bill 14 (SB 14)—signed into law on April 23, 2025, and effective September 1—marks a significant shift in the state’s regulatory...more

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EPA to Hold Listening Sessions for Stakeholders on Implementation of Sackett

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Beginning on April 29, 2025, the EPA will hold a series of six listening sessions to receive input from stakeholders on key topics related to the regulation of “waters of the United States” (or “WOTUS”) in the wake of the...more

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