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Waterways, Canals, And Straits, And What Clear Passage Means To Global Trade Survival
Let’s just start by saying kudos to the author for not using the painfully obvious title of “Let’s Get Things Strait Regarding Global Trade and Their Overall Value in Flows.” In the bigger picture, there are about 200 straits worldwide, but only 18–20 of them actually matter for global trade, and 9 are considered truly critical choke points.
United States International
BG
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Article
Tennessee Establishes First-in-the-Nation State Regulatory Framework For Fusion Machines
Tennessee became the first state in the United States to implement a fusion-specific regulatory framework that aligns with a federal regulatory template on 9 June 2026. Administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Radiological Health (Division), the framework establishes state-level licensing and registration structure for fusion machines and fusion processes.
United States Energy
KG
K&L Gates LLP
Article
Fast-Tracked But Not Frictionless: The Expanding Litigation Front Against The Data Center Boom
The rapid expansion of data centers to meet AI computing demands has triggered a wave of litigation across environmental, land-use, and regulatory fronts. As the Trump Administration pushes to fast-track data center development, local communities and advocacy groups are mounting legal challenges that raise novel questions about federal environmental statutes, state permitting processes, and the balance between infrastructure buildout and public engagement.
United States Environment
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Waterways, Canals, And Straits, And What Clear Passage Means To Global Trade Survival
Let’s just start by saying kudos to the author for not using the painfully obvious title of “Let’s Get Things Strait Regarding Global Trade and Their Overall Value in Flows.” In the bigger picture, there are about 200 straits worldwide, but only 18–20 of them actually matter for global trade, and 9 are considered truly critical choke points.
United States International
BG
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Article
DOE’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing: What Energy & Critical Minerals Developers Need to Know
The Trump Administration has revitalized federal financing programs with renewed urgency, particularly through the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF). With recent major announcements including a $17.5 billion commitment for nuclear reactors and comprehensive new guidance issued in May 2026, EDF presents significant opportunities for companies seeking debt financing for energy and critical minerals projects that align with administration priorities across nuclear, advanced geot
United States Energy
MB
Mayer Brown
Article
Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — August 2026
Washington's August recess brought major federal policy shifts across energy, trade, and national security. The Department of Energy announced substantial investments in domestic oil and gas production while selecting 278 projects for its AI-focused Genesis Mission. Meanwhile, new Section 301 tariffs target forced-labor imports, and Congress intensifies efforts to protect ratepayers from surging data center electricity costs.
United States Government
M
Mintz
Article
CARB Provides New Guidance On SB 253 Reporting
On July 21, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) held a public workshop to provide updates on the implementation of SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, which requires U.S.-based entities doing business in California with more than $1 billion in annual revenue to disclose their Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. During the workshop, CARB introduced a revised reporting deadline, a phased-in approach to Scope 3 reporting, changes to the treatment of insurance companies, and proposed assurance requirements that would apply from 2027 and beyond.
United States Environment
ST
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Article
Beneath The Surface – Unlocking Development And Funding For Midstream Projects In The UK And Europe
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the midstream – the processing and refining of raw materials into usable industrial inputs – is increasingly viewed as a strategically important section of the metals value chain and key to industrial sovereignty. However, despite the strong demand narrative, midstream projects in the UK and Europe face significant challenges.
Worldwide Energy
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Article
Navigating Nuclear: Updates in New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted the Power NJ Act, establishing a state-led competitive procurement framework to develop at least 1,100 megawatts of new nuclear generation capacity. The legislation requires the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to issue a request for expressions of interest by January 2027, with final project approvals expected by July 2028, while implementing strict ratepayer protections and requiring federal financing for approved projects.
United States Energy
KG
K&L Gates LLP
Article
Strait Talk: The Hormuz Crisis And The Role Of International Arbitration In Geopolitical Energy Disruptions
When a large portion of the world's oil supply comes to a halt overnight, what legal and institutional tools does the international community have to respond? The Hormuz crisis provided a recent case study and raised questions of how international arbitration can respond to and evolve to address such situations, particularly regarding force majeure claims, breach of contract disputes, and pricing disagreements in the energy sector.
United States Litigation
SR
McDermott Will & Schulte
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