United States: Energy Law

On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected a plea to decide a critical question regarding the Price-Anderson Act (the PAA), the federal statute that governs suits stemming from public radiation exposure from nuclear facilities. Last year, in Mazzocchio v. Cotter Corp. the Eighth Circuit held that plaintiffs in nuclear public liability suits may rely on state-law tort standards of care rather than upon the federal nuclear-safety regulations that five other courts of appeal have held provide the exclusive standard of care in such cases.

Venezuela's evolving geopolitical landscape presents both risks and opportunities for investors, but how can companies effectively assess them? In the debut episode of the "Global Markets, Policy & Power" podcast, Holland & Knight Chief International Officer George Mencio, Senior Policy Advisor Beth A. Viola and Partner Ambassador Nathan Sales examine the country's shifting political and economic environment following Nicolás Maduro's removal.

As federal and corporate interests push for rapid data center expansion to support AI development, state and local governments are increasingly pushing back with restrictive legislation.

Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group is joined by Victoria Holmes of the Dispatch to cover an update on the Strait of Hormuz and trade volatility.

As the nation’s AI infrastructure is built, project developers are increasingly relying on natural gas for their power needs. Sheppard’s Digital Infrastructure Team is at the forefront of helping clients navigate...

Nine Energy Service's recent 32-day bankruptcy restructuring highlights a critical vulnerability facing oilfield services companies in today's volatile market: the risk of customer insolvency wiping out receivables.

During the 2026 legislative session, Virginia's General Assembly passed an avalanche of new environmental legislation. The Assembly introduced over 200 bills related to the environment, with data centers...

The U.S. Department of Energy has retained hundreds of Biden-era grant projects, signaling a critical transition from award approval to active compliance management. With extensive regulatory requirements now in effect, grantees must establish robust internal controls and compliance frameworks to maintain their awards and avoid termination. This guidance outlines five essential strategies for navigating the complex landscape of federal grant compliance obligations.

As interconnection queues swell and approval timelines stretch to five years or more, data center developers are increasingly turning to behind-the-meter generation to secure reliable power. While natural gas offers the fastest path, its carbon footprint clashes with net-zero commitments. Small modular reactors are emerging as a compelling carbon-free alternative. This article examines the current state of SMR deployment for data centers and the key regulatory considerations developers should keep in mind.