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  • February 06, 2026

    3 Firms Lead TPG's Stake Acquisition Of Sabre Industries

    Global alternative asset management firm TPG will acquire a majority stake in critical infrastructure provider Sabre Industries Inc. from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners in a deal guided by Latham & Watkins LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Vinson & Elkins LLP, the companies announced Friday.

  • February 06, 2026

    As Federal Water Regs Recede, Calif.'s Permitting Tide Rises

    The U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reduced federal protections for many wetlands and surface water features, but as California's main water regulator has made clear, many projects are now covered by state rules instead, which have their own complex compliance requirements, says Thierry Montoya at FBT Gibbons.

  • February 06, 2026

    EPA's Air Review Rule Backed By Industry Groups

    Industry groups have backed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's formula for triggering air pollution review at industrial facilities, telling the D.C. Circuit that environmental groups challenging the agency are attempting to expand the scope of Clean Air Act permitting beyond what Congress intended.

  • February 06, 2026

    Taxation With Representation: Gibson Dunn, S&C, Wachtell

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, Elon Musk announces SpaceX's acquisition of his artificial intelligence startup xAI, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy agree to merge, and Banco Santander SA acquires Webster Financial Corp.

  • February 05, 2026

    8th Circ. Says Farmer Must Face Water Dispute In Tribal Court

    The Eight Circuit ruled that a Minnesota farmer can't block White Earth Tribal Court proceedings in federal court while his river water permitting case is still being litigated in the tribe's court system.

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