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CARB Climate Disclosure Laws Updates: CARB Enforcement Advisory For SB 261 And Docket Opening; Expected Deadline For SB 253

On December 1, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) provided multiple updates regarding its implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 261 following...

United States Energy

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Foley & Lardner

Senate Appropriators Release Fiscal Year 2026 Energy Funding Bill

The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Appropriations (SEWD) released a bill and corresponding report on Nov. 24, 2025, to fund the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S.

United States Energy

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Holland & Knight

Current State Of US Economic Sanctions Imposed In Response To Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine – December 2, 2025

In its continuing response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government has deployed a whole-of-government approach to impose sanctions and tighter export controls on Russia and Belarus.

United States International

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BakerHostetler

Efforts To Regulate California Data Centers Falter—For Now

As the self-described epicenter of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, California has become home to one of the largest concentrations of existing data centers in the world, with more projects underway.

United States Privacy

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Mayer Brown

Employer Protection Against The Safety Responsibilities Of Workers With Overseas Activities—Part 1

United States Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

P2N0 - Edition 38 - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

United States Environment

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Baker Botts LLP

Natural Gas — A Vital Bridge For The Middle East's Energy Future

Worldwide Energy

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Bracewell

COP30—Key Implications For Business, Finance And The Energy Transition (Podcast)

Worldwide Environment

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A&O Shearman

Title XVII: From Clean Energy Innovation To Energy Dominance – The Evolution Of DOE Financing

United States Energy

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Bracewell

Fifth Circuit Rules Contract To Repair Offshore Oil & Gas Platform Not A Maritime Contract

United States Transport

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Liskow & Lewis

DOE Releases Updated Agency Structure And Organization Chart

United States Energy

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Holland & Knight

USDA Announces Availability Of $7 Million For Advanced Biofuel Production

United States Energy

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Bergeson & Campbell

Governor Of Oregon Orders Clean Energy Overhaul

United States Energy

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Beveridge & Diamond

Ninth Circuit Partially Pauses Enforcement As CARB Attempts To Clarify Disclosure Laws

United States Environment

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Bracewell

The U.S. Economy: Modest Activity And Intensifying Uncertainty (Ankura Monthly Economic Report November 2025)

United States Strategy

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

United States Litigation

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JAMS

District Court Invalidates Patents For Bridge Cheating Detection Software Under § 101

United States IP

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Tariffs, Contracts And The Negotiation Imperative: Why The Old Playbook Won't Work

United States International

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JAMS

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 260

United States Healthcare

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Davis Wright Tremaine

Texas Class VI Primacy: What EPA's Delegation To The Railroad Commission Means For CCS Projects

On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Texas's application for Class VI UIC primacy, giving the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) primary enforcement authority...

United States Environment

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Beveridge & Diamond

California's Bold Move Toward A Unified Western Grid

California is positioning itself to help run a unified, independently governed electricity market across the West. With AB 825 signed on September 19, 2025...

United States Energy

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

PFAS In Firefighting Foam (AFFF) And Equipment: State-By-State Regulations

Numerous states have either enacted or proposed regulations regarding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") present in Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foams ("AFFF") used for firefighting, or PFAS present in firefighters' clothing and equipment

United States Environment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

California Climate Disclosure Laws Update

On November 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit paused the enforcement of the California Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261)...

United States Environment

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Perkins Coie LLP

Streamlining LNG Oversight: FERC's Next Evolution In Part 157 Approach

United States Environment

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

New Jersey Energy Security And Affordability Act: What Senate Bill S4876 Means For Nuclear And Grid Development

United States Energy

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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC

FERC Is Considering A Blanket Authorization Program For LNG Facilities

United States Energy

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Van Ness Feldman

NYSDEC Proposes Expanded Green And Sustainable Remediation Policy, Adds New Hurdles To Renewable Energy Development On Remediation Sites

United States Environment

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Sive, Paget & Riesel

Pollution Claims For Oil Production Waste Barred By Retroactive Date

United States Environment

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Wiley Rein

Ninth Circuit Stays Enforcement Of California Climate Disclosure Law SB 261 Pending Appeal

United States Energy

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Foley & Lardner

California's Climate Disclosure Laws: Ninth Circuit Enjoins Enforcement Of SB 261; CARB Updates Reporting Requirements

United States Environment

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WilmerHale

Proposed Repeal Of GHG Reporting Program Sparks Debate

United States Energy

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Bracewell

Texas Gains Primacy For Class VI Carbon Capture Wells

United States Environment

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Fifth Circuit Holds Master Services Contract To Provide Workers For Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms Governed By Louisiana—not Maritime—Law

United States Transport

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Liskow & Lewis

California's Climate Disclosure Laws: Ninth Circuit Enjoins Enforcement Of SB 261; CARB Updates Reporting Requirements

In a surprise move, on November 18, the Ninth Circuit enjoined the California Air Resources Board's (CARB's) enforcement of SB 261 pending further proceedings. The court's order means that the U.S. Supreme Court will not consider California's climate disclosure laws for at least several months, if at all.

United States Environment

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WilmerHale

Proposed Repeal Of GHG Reporting Program Sparks Debate

On September 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to narrow the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) significantly, citing Executive Orders aimed at deregulation.

United States Energy

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Bracewell

Texas Gains Primacy For Class VI Carbon Capture Wells

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a rule granting the State of Texas primary permitting and enforcement authority over Class VI...

United States Environment

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Fifth Circuit Holds Master Services Contract To Provide Workers For Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms Governed By Louisiana—not Maritime—Law

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a district court's partial grant of summary judgment holding a Master Services Contract ("MSC") was governed by Louisiana...

United States Transport

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Liskow & Lewis

Power Is The New Data: The Infrastructure Shift Driving The Next Wave Of Digital Growth

United States Energy

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Baker Botts LLP

Pennsylvania Budget Institutes New Permitting Reforms, Abrogates Pennsylvania RGGI Rule

On 12 November 2025, Governor Shapiro signed into law a budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 (SB 160) and accompanying amendments to the Fiscal Code (HB 416) (collectively, the Budget Bill).

United States Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

Incentives And Other Funding Techniques In The ESG Space

ESG principles can be incorporated into an investment strategy or business operations in many, many ways. ESG factors can also be leveraged to access unique financing tools.

United States Energy

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K&L Gates LLP

Key Operational Considerations In The Sustainable Economy - ESG And The Sustainable Economy

In recent years, businesses that demonstrate certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria have seen a pronounced uptick in interest from many investors, particularly from institutional investors...

United States Energy

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K&L Gates LLP

California's Climate Disclosure Laws: What To Expect From CARB's November Workshop

On November 18, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will host its third virtual workshop addressing regulations under SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and SB 261...

United States Commercial

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FERC Large-Load Interconnection Preliminary Rulemaking: Key Takeaways For Data Center Developers, Other Large Load Projects, And Investors

United States Energy

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Mayer Brown

Podcast: All's Well That Ends In A Well: Drilling Contracts

United States Energy

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Liskow & Lewis

P2N0 - Edition 37 - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

United States Energy

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Baker Botts LLP

Northeast Supply Enhancement Project Receives Key Environmental Permits

United States Environment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

NAESB Damages In The Wake Of Winter Storm Uri: Texas Business Court Clarifies Market‑Price Proof For Spot-Price Liquidated Damages Election

United States Commercial

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Steptoe LLP

EPA Proposes Important Revisions To Its PFAS Reporting Regulations

United States Environment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

When "Net Zero" Meets The Courtroom: Energy Companies And The Rise Of Greenwashing Litigation

United States Energy

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Liskow & Lewis

European Union Adopts 19th Package Of Sanctions Against Russia

Worldwide International

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K&L Gates LLP

As Climate Change Investing Evolves, How Do We Mind The Gap?

Worldwide Environment

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A&O Shearman

Driving Forward: Developments In Transportation Law And Innovation

United States Litigation

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Massachusetts Reconsiders Nuclear Energy In Its Clean Power Mix

United States Energy

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Mintz

COP30: An Insight Into The Amazonian Climate Conference

Worldwide Energy

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

DOE Implements Energy Dominance Financing Through Interim Final Rule

United States Energy

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Perkins Coie LLP

Data Centers A Driving Force Behind Bipartisan Permitting Reform

United States Energy

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Thompson Coburn LLP

Alternative Power Plays: Are Energy Parks The Answer? (Podcast)

United States Energy

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

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Alvarez & Marsal

In That Case: Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado (Video)

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WilmerHale

Akin Hosts 'Drilling Down: What Oil & Gas Companies Can Expect From Federal Agencies During Trump's Second Administration' Webinar (Video)

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Energy Is A Red, White And Blue Issue (Video)

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Bracewell

Chevron Overruled: Understanding The Supreme Court's Decision In Loper Bright/Relentless And What It Could Mean For Regulated Communities (Video)

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K&L Gates LLP

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