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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Protecting Chicagoans’ Clean Water, Clean Air, Energy Affordability, And Quality Of Life Executive Order
Chicago has become the latest city to push back against new data center development. On August 11, 2026, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed Executive Order 2026-5, titled “Protecting Chicagoans’ Clean Water, Clean Air, Energy Affordability, and Quality of Life.” The Order establishes an enhanced regulatory framework for data center development in Chicago. In the Order, the Mayor calls on the City Council to enact a temporary moratorium on new data center construction and material expansions of existing facilities.
United States Environment
FL
Foley & Lardner
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Actualizaciones en materia Ambiental en Latinoamérica: abril – junio 2026
This comprehensive alert examines the most significant environmental policy developments across Latin America from April to June 2026, covering major legislative reforms, conservation initiatives, and international cooperation efforts. From Chile's expansion of marine reserves to Mexico's proposed overhaul of environmental law, and Colombia's pioneering conference on fossil fuel elimination, the report analyzes how governments are reshaping environmental governance. The alert provides critical insights into
Worldwide Environment
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Texas Pauses Data Center Approvals For Statewide Audit, Stops Short Of Ban
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state regulators to halt approvals of pending data center projects while conducting a comprehensive audit of all facilities in the interconnection queue. The directive requires detailed disclosure of each project's reliance on public resources, grid impact, water consumption, and ownership structure, reflecting a broader bipartisan shift among states toward restricting data center development.
United States Energy
JD
Jones Day
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Inversión en el Canal de Panamá: Por qué la autonomía de la ACP es la verdadera garantía para el capital extranjero
El nuevo plan de inversión de hasta US$8.500 millones en el Canal de Panamá abre oportunidades en puertos, energía e infraestructura hídrica. Sin embargo, para el capital extranjero el verdadero diferencial no radica en el volumen del desembolso ni en la magnitud de las obras, sino en el blindaje institucional que sostiene el proyecto: la autonomía constitucional de la Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP), su régimen especial de contratación y la neutralidad permanente del Canal constituyen la auténtica garantía de confianza en este nuevo ciclo de expansión.
Panama Government
IG
Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman
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Legislative Update Report No. 2026-12 Le Bulletin D’actualités Législatives
This comprehensive legislative update compiles recent bills, regulations, proclamations, and notices from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. How do these diverse legislative changes across multiple jurisdictions impact regulatory compliance and legal practice in areas ranging from environmental protection to securities regulation?
Canada Government
OH
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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California Environmental Law & Policy Update
Environmental groups push for statewide regulation of polluted stormwater runoff from commercial properties, while President Trump announces funding for a controversial coal-export terminal and the EPA launches an initiative to accelerate superfund site cleanups. California's Air Resources Board approves major changes to its cap-and-invest program, creating a $4 billion decarbonization fund amid concerns from climate advocates.
United States Environment
AM
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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California Environmental Law & Policy Update
The EPA has loosened federal restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons used in cooling equipment, while California regulators advance controversial bans on gas water heaters and furnaces in homes. Meanwhile, enforcement actions target Volvo for alleged emissions violations, and debates continue over water allocation impacts on salmon populations and the timing of vehicle emissions standards.
United States Environment
AM
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Environmental Permitting For AI Data Centers: Federal Acceleration, Federal Lands, And State Resistance
The environmental permitting landscape for data centers is shifting rapidly, with federal and state regulators often pulling in opposite directions. The Trump Administration has moved to accelerate federal environmental review and to open federal lands for data center siting, while states and localities have responded by tightening scrutiny of the energy, water, and land use impacts of these facilities.
United States Environment
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Squire Patton Boggs LLP
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Navigating The Greenwashing Maze: The Multiple Pathways Of Risk To Consider For Environmental Marketing Claims
Companies making environmental marketing claims face mounting legal challenges from multiple fronts, including state and local regulators, consumer class actions, and competitor litigation. Recent enforcement actions reveal how recyclability claims, eco-friendly labels, and sustainability messaging are being scrutinized under various consumer protection laws, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses advertising green products.
United States Consumer
AP
Arnold & Porter
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