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Gov. Shapiro Issues Executive Order 2026-05 Imposing New Requirements On Pennsylvania Data Center Projects
On Aug. 18, 2026, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2026-05 (EO 2026-05). The order directs state agencies — principally the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Revenue (DOR), and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) — to condition certain permitting, tax, and incentive-related actions on compliance with the governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Requirements.
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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FinCEN Ends Corporate Transparency Act Requirement For U.S. Persons To Report Beneficial Ownership
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a final rule fundamentally altering the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership reporting landscape. U.S. persons and domestic entities are now exempt from reporting requirements, while foreign entities registering to do business in the United States must continue reporting beneficial ownership information for foreign individuals. FinCEN plans to delete previously submitted beneficial ownership information from U.S. persons without requiring indi
United States Government
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Cyber Offensive: White House Establishes New Program For Private-Sector Cyber Operations Against Foreign Cybercrime Groups
President Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum establishes a groundbreaking program authorizing vetted private US companies to conduct cyber surveillance and offensive operations against foreign cybercrime organizations under federal government direction. The initiative creates a National Coordination Center to oversee these operations while requiring rigorous vetting, legal compliance safeguards, and coordination across intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
United States Government
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Steptoe LLP
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Title VI And School Discipline: The Dear Colleague Letter And New Investigations
The Department of Education has issued new guidance prohibiting schools from considering race in student discipline decisions, arguing that efforts to address racial disparities in disciplinary outcomes may violate Title VI. Two federal investigations have been launched against school districts, signaling an expansive interpretation of anti-discrimination law that could reshape how educational institutions approach equity considerations across all operations.
United States Consumer
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Foley Hoag LLP
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Fort Monmouth Redevelopment and the Transformation of Monmouth County Real Estate
Netflix's $1 billion Fort Monmouth studio investment is transforming Monmouth County's real estate landscape, creating unprecedented opportunities across industrial, hospitality, and commercial sectors. With 12 soundstages under construction and 86% of the former military base now under contract, sophisticated investors are repositioning their strategies to capture value in adjacent submarkets before the 2027 opening.
United States Real Estate
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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Gov. Shapiro Issues Executive Order 2026-05 Imposing New Requirements On Pennsylvania Data Center Projects
On Aug. 18, 2026, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2026-05 (EO 2026-05). The order directs state agencies — principally the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Revenue (DOR), and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) — to condition certain permitting, tax, and incentive-related actions on compliance with the governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Requirements.
United States Government
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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After Crackdown By PA Gov. Shapiro, Data Center Lawyers Expect Rising Demand For Services
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's Executive Order introduces new regulations for data center development, establishing requirements for energy affordability, community engagement, and environmental protection while granting municipalities increased authority over local projects. The order presents unique challenges for developers as most local codes lack provisions for data centers, a relatively new land use category that has emerged only in recent years.
United States Real Estate
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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Capital Snapshot: A Monthly Overview Of The Issues, Events, And Timelines Driving Federal Policy Decisions
This edition of Capital Snapshot provides a comprehensive monthly analysis of federal policy developments and political dynamics shaping the 119th Congress. The report examines congressional schedules, appropriations processes, trade policy developments, and legislative updates across defense, tax, financial services, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and energy sectors. It also analyzes the 2026 midterm election landscape, public opinion polling on President Trump's performance, and economic factors inf
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Arnold & Porter
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Trump Renews Effort To Oust Cook From Federal Reserve Board
President Trump has renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Board member Lisa D. Cook, citing allegations of false statements on mortgage applications. The move raises critical questions about presidential removal authority and the institutional independence of the Federal Reserve, as Congress designed the Fed's governance structure specifically to insulate monetary policy from short-term political pressures.
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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