United States: Energy and Natural Resources

The Trump administration invokes the Defense Production Act of 1950 to dramatically expand America's natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines, processing facilities, storage systems, and LNG export terminals.\

Texas faces a critical juncture as electricity demand from AI infrastructure and data centers surges, testing whether the state can expand power generation, transmission capacity, and storage systems fast enough to maintain grid reliability.

As global tensions escalate, the Trump administration launches "Economic Fury"—a sweeping financial pressure campaign targeting Iran's oil networks and regional proxies.

The Fiscal Year 2027 President’s Budget (“FY27 PB”) for the US Department of Energy (DOE) is only the initial step in a process that will continue through congressional deliberations and appropriations...

Nevada has a long-standing history rooted in mining. What is new, and legally consequential, is the ever-increasing role Nevada now plays in the nation's broader critical minerals supply chain.

Several proposed bills targeting data centers have been proposed in the 2026 session of the Oklahoma State Legislature. Most of these bills failed to make it out of committee; however, one bill – HB 2992 –passed the State House of Representatives on March 23, 2026 by a vote of 92-2, indicating a broad level of bipartisan support at least in the House. The bill is currently under consideration by the State Senate.

The Trump administration invokes the Defense Production Act of 1950 to dramatically expand America's natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines, processing facilities, storage systems, and LNG export terminals.\

Texas faces a critical juncture as electricity demand from AI infrastructure and data centers surges, testing whether the state can expand power generation, transmission capacity, and storage systems fast enough to maintain grid reliability.

As global tensions escalate, the Trump administration launches "Economic Fury"—a sweeping financial pressure campaign targeting Iran's oil networks and regional proxies.

Bergeson & Campbell's latest regulatory update covers critical developments in chemical safety, environmental law, and product compliance. From EPA's proposed extensions for TSCA compliance dates to New Mexico's groundbreaking PFAS labeling requirements taking effect in 2027, this comprehensive briefing examines how evolving regulations impact manufacturers, legal practitioners, and industry stakeholders navigating the complex landscape of chemical management and environmental protection.

In Cavalier v. Apple, Inc., a group of California consumers launched a nationwide class action accusing Apple of fraud, negligence, and other state consumer law claims arising from its sale of Apple Watch Sport Bands.

What Happened: On April 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) pursuant to its authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act...