Worldwide: Energy and Natural Resources

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.

Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman and Brad Thompson with their discussion of Duane Morris’ Energy, Oil, & Gas Class Action Review...

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.

The plastics industry faces mounting pressure from evolving regulations, litigation risks, and public scrutiny over environmental impacts and product labeling. Legal challenges range from environmental violations and pollution claims to consumer protection allegations regarding misleading sustainability claims and product composition disclosures. As new claims emerge daily, stakeholders must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that threatens both financial resources and consumer trust.

On May 12, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a major milestone in its approach to post-market oversight of chemicals in the food supply, finalizing a new proactive food chemical safety post-market assessment program...

New Jersey's Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act prohibits intentionally added PFAS in consumer products like cosmetics, carpets, and food packaging starting January 2028, while imposing strict labeling requirements for cookware manufacturers. The legislation establishes comprehensive enforcement mechanisms with civil penalties up to $25,000 per day and mandates state-level source reduction programs and environmental monitoring.

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.

With nuclear power re-emerging as a critical piece of the clean energy transition, Adam Banack shares how small modular reactors are moving from concept to deployable infrastructure.

U.S. wholesale electricity prices surged dramatically in 2025, with increases of up to 62% in major markets driven by rising natural gas costs, capacity constraints, and surging demand from data centers and electrification.

Pennsylvania is emerging as a strategic hub for data center and AI infrastructure development, offering a unique convergence of manufacturing capacity, energy resources, and regulatory frameworks. The Commonwealth's position as the largest net exporter of electricity in the United States, combined with its robust industrial supply chain and skilled workforce, creates compelling advantages for developers and investors navigating this rapidly evolving market.

Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman and Brad Thompson with their discussion of Duane Morris’ Energy, Oil, & Gas Class Action Review...

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.