United States: Government Policy & Public Finance

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U.S. Department Of Education Proposes Sweeping Overhaul Of Higher Education Accreditation System
The U.S. Department of Education has proposed sweeping changes to the higher education accreditation system that would eliminate regional versus national accreditor distinctions, allow institutions to hold multiple accreditations, and shift evaluation standards toward measurable student outcomes rather than process compliance. The proposed rule would also mandate new protections for academic freedom and intellectual diversity while prohibiting accreditation standards that encourage violations of federal ant
United States Consumer
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Foley Hoag LLP
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“Pesticides Under FIFRA: What’s Happening Now And What’s Next,” September 22, 2026, 11:00 A.m. – 12:15 P.m. (EDT), Via Webinar
Bergeson & Campbell presents a comprehensive webinar examining critical developments in U.S. pesticide regulation under FIFRA, including EPA's decision backlog, PRIA reauthorization, PFAS reporting requirements, and heightened enforcement of chemical imports. The session explores how political changes, including midterm elections and Make America Healthy Again initiatives, will shape the regulatory landscape for pesticide and biocide market access.
United States Government
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Bergeson & Campbell
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How The Mortgage Industry Is Responding To The Housing Affordability Crisis
Housing affordability has emerged as a critical challenge for American homebuyers, with persistently high costs, limited inventory, and reduced market turnover creating unprecedented barriers to homeownership. Legal and policy experts examine the multifaceted dimensions of this crisis and explore potential solutions that balance supply-side constraints with demand-side pressures while maintaining essential consumer protections.
United States Real Estate
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NERA
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Texas Gov. Abbott Directs Data Center Audit; ERCOT Pauses Interconnection Process In Response
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking grid access, while ERCOT has paused its Batch Zero interconnection process. This regulatory shift introduces immediate uncertainty for developers regarding timelines, financing, and project approvals, signaling that political engagement has become as critical as securing land and power in the Texas data center market.
United States Energy
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Holland & Knight
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