Energy

  • May 13, 2026

    EV Station Builder Accused Of Masking Wages As Per Diem

    A Georgia construction contractor specializing in EV charging stations used a misleading per diem system to avoid paying its laborers overtime, a former employee alleged in a proposed collective action.

  • May 13, 2026

    Latham Guides Geothermal Startup Fervo's Upsized $1.9B IPO

    Geothermal energy developer Fervo Energy hit the public markets on Wednesday after raising $1.9 billion in its upsized initial public offering.

  • May 13, 2026

    Canada Allocating Over $3.4M To Firms Hit By US Tariffs

    The Canadian government has announced a total of over CA$4.7 million ($3.4 million) in grants to support small or medium-size aluminum businesses this week to help the companies cope with U.S. tariffs, including nearly CA$2.1 million in funding Wednesday.

  • May 13, 2026

    Indian Chromium Trioxide Facing Countervailing Duty

    Imports of a compound used primarily in wood preservation, metal finishing and plating from India could be hit with a countervailing duty after the U.S. Department of Commerce determined Wednesday that producers and exporters are receiving government subsidies.

  • May 12, 2026

    DC Circ. Asked To Review EPA Incinerator Standards

    Environmental groups and a waste management association asked the D.C. Circuit to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's March update to 20-year-old emissions standards for municipal waste incinerators.

  • May 12, 2026

    Race, ADHD Claims Led To Firing, Ex-Oil Co. Staffer Tells Jury

    A former employee for oil and gas company Apache Corp. told a Houston jury in Texas federal court Tuesday that she was fired after her requests for disability accommodations and race-related complaints were not resolved, while the energy company says her performance issues were to blame.

  • May 12, 2026

    Conn. Justices Order New Look At $17M Rate Dispute

    The Connecticut Supreme Court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit by Eversource Energy against the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority over $17 million in infrastructure improvements, saying the parties must resolve ambiguities in the settlement agreement before proceeding.

  • May 12, 2026

    Feds Tell 9th Circ. They Have Last Word On Pipeline Restart

    A federal pipeline regulator told the Ninth Circuit on Monday it reasonably asserted jurisdiction over an oil pipeline system near Santa Barbara, California, and approved a Texas company's restart plan, saying challenges brought by California and environmental groups are unfounded.

  • May 12, 2026

    NextEra Cuts $9.5M Deal In Nuclear Power Wage-Fixing Case

    NextEra Energy has agreed to shell out $9.5 million to put to rest proposed class action allegations it conspired with other nuclear energy producers to fix wages, according to a notice filed Tuesday in Maryland federal court.

  • May 12, 2026

    ABB To Sink $200M Into Grid Tech Manufacturing In Europe

    ABB has announced plans to invest $200 million over the next three years in European manufacturing capabilities as the electrification technology company eyes grid modernization needs driven by higher electricity and data center demand.

  • May 12, 2026

    DOE Accused Of Stretching Emergency Power For Pa. Plant

    A group of consumer and environmental advocates has told the D.C. Circuit that the U.S. Department of Energy illegally substituted long-term electricity planning reserved for states with its own emergency authority to keep open a Pennsylvania power plant.

  • May 12, 2026

    Southern Utes Secure First Tribal Energy Resource Agreement

    The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has signed the first ever tribal energy resource agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior that will allow the Indigenous nation to manage and develop energy resources on its own lands without having to obtain federal approval for each endeavor.

  • May 12, 2026

    Shell Wins Australia Tax Fight Over $71.6M In Added Taxes

    The Australian Taxation Office wrongly assessed AU$98.9 million ($71.6 million) in additional taxes to a Shell plc subsidiary by denying its entitlement to add a premium to its cost basis for a deemed acquisition of shares, the Federal Court of Australia said.

  • May 12, 2026

    Commerce Orders Triple-Digit Duties On Chinese Fencing

    The U.S. Commerce Department hit temporary steel fencing from China with triple-digit antidumping duties along with countervailing duties of varying rates Tuesday after the U.S. International Trade Commission found imports of the fencing were harming U.S. industry.

  • May 11, 2026

    Trump Asks Federal Circuit To Pause Trade Court Tariff Ruling

    President Donald Trump on Monday asked the Federal Circuit to block the U.S. Court of International Trade's order last week deeming his temporary global 10% tariffs unlawful, arguing the trade court misinterpreted the legislative history of the Trade Act.

  • May 11, 2026

    DOJ Says Issue Preclusion 'May Apply' In Russia Cases

    The Trump administration told federal judges in Washington, D.C., on Friday that as far as it's concerned, they can consider decisions by foreign courts in cases involving jurisdictional questions under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act as they weigh whether to enforce billions of dollars' worth of arbitral awards against Russia.

  • May 11, 2026

    ND Justices Limit Greenpeace Pipeline Claims In Dutch Court

    The North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that Greenpeace International can't relitigate in a Dutch court claims against the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline that resulted in a $345 million defamation and property damage state jury verdict, saying the "collateral attack" would erase any final damage awards.

  • May 11, 2026

    NC Tech Co. Says Supplier Botched Raytheon Battery Deal

    A manufacturer hired by defense contractor Raytheon to develop 270-volt battery packs for powering a weapon on the military's Apache helicopters has accused a business partner of repeatedly failing to meet various delivery deadlines for parts needed to produce the units.

  • May 11, 2026

    Ex-US Rep. Faces $1.4M Sanction In Venezuela Contract Fight

    Former Florida Congressman David Rivera, who was found guilty this month of failing to register as a foreign agent, is now facing a nearly $1.4 million sanction in New York, where the U.S. affiliate of Venezuela's state-owned oil company sued his consulting firm over a $50 million agreement that fell apart.

  • May 11, 2026

    Feds Say Congress Barred Challenge To Gulf Lease Sale

    Federal regulators have said that environmental groups can't challenge the first in a series of offshore oil and gas lease sales mandated by last year's budget reconciliation bill, telling a D.C. federal judge that Congress' instructions were clear and precise.

  • May 11, 2026

    OpenAI Launches New Venture With $4B Initial Investment

    Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI on Monday announced plans to form a new company meant to increase adoption of its software across enterprises, which will launch with $4 billion of private equity investments, as well as the acquisition of an artificial intelligence consulting firm, Tomoro.

  • May 11, 2026

    Blackstone, Halliburton Plug $1B In Energy Startup VoltaGrid

    Behind-the-meter power generation company VoltaGrid said Monday that it plans to acquire a supplier and expand its offerings for data centers, microgrids and industrial uses with a $1 billion investment from Blackstone and Haliburton Co., advised by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Sidley Austin LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Mogan Daniels Slager LLP.

  • May 11, 2026

    EPA Faces Skepticism Over Steel Mill Rule Deadline Delay

    A D.C. Circuit panel appeared to splinter Monday on whether the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency violated the Clean Air Act when it delayed compliance deadlines for iron and steel mill pollution standards and said that the previous deadlines would be impracticable.

  • May 11, 2026

    Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

    The Delaware Chancery Court this past week handled a varied mix of settlement approvals, political office disputes, transaction fights, emergency injunction bids and questions over how far the court can go to preserve records for litigation outside Delaware.

  • May 08, 2026

    Ex-FDA Chief Says J&J Atty 'Spinning' Asbestos Definition

    A former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner told an attorney for Johnson & Johnson she was "spinning" the definition of asbestos in an attempt to confuse a jury in a bellwether trial over claims the company's talc products caused three women's deaths from ovarian cancer.

Expert Analysis

  • Key Trends Shaping ESG And Sustainability Law In 2026

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    2025 saw a chaotic regulatory landscape and novel litigation around environmental, social and governance issues and sustainability — and 2026, while perhaps more predictable, will likely be no less challenging, with more lawsuits and a regulatory tug-of-war complicating compliance for global companies, say attorneys at Crowell.

  • 3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

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    Pending federal appellate cases suggest that 2026 will be a significant year for securities litigation, with long-standing debates about class certification, new questions about the risks and value of artificial intelligence features, and private plaintiffs' growing role in cryptocurrency enforcement likely to be major themes, say attorneys at Willkie.

  • For Data Centers, Both Hyperscale And Edge Are Key In 2026

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    Recent trends in development of data centers highlight the importance of proactive attention to the zoning, permitting, interconnection and contractual issues associated with both hyperscale and edge facilities, in order to position projects for responsible growth in 2026 and protect their long-term value amid rapid technological and regulatory change, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • 5 Tariff And Trade Developments To Watch In 2026

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    A new trade landscape emerged in 2025, the contours of which will be further defined by developments that will merit close attention this year, including a key ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, says Ted Posner at Baker Botts.

  • What 2025 Enforcement Actions Show About FERC's Priorities

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    A review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's 2025 enforcement record suggests that this year, the commission will persist in holding market participants to their commitments, and continue active market surveillance and close cooperation with market monitors, says Ruta Skucas at Crowell & Moring.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • How 2026 NDAA May Ease Entry To Defense Contracting

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    Reforms to implement a warfighting acquisition system included in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, signed on Dec. 18, are likely to reduce the burdens, risks and barriers that have previously impeded nontraditional defense contractors, say attorneys at Haynes Boone.

  • Nuclear Power Pitfalls And Opportunities To Watch For In 2026

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    Shepherding nuclear power projects to completion requires navigating more risks and obligations than almost any other infrastructure undertaking, but with the right strategies, states, developers, vendors and contractors can overcome these hurdles in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

  • The Major Securities Litigation Rulings And Trends Of 2025

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    The past 12 months saw increased regulator focus on disclosures concerning artificial intelligence, signs of growing judicial scrutiny at the class certification stage, and shifting regulatory priorities at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — all major developments that may significantly affect securities litigation strategy in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.

  • Del. Dispatch: Key 2025 Corporate Cases And Trends To Know

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    The Delaware corporate legal landscape saw notable changes in 2025, spurred by amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law, ubiquitous artificial intelligence fervor, boardroom discussion around DExit, record shareholder activism activity and an arguably more expansive view of potential Caremark liability, say attorneys at Fried Frank.

  • Series

    Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.

  • What Defense Teams Must Know About PFAS Testing Methods

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    Whether testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances produces results meaningful for litigation depends on the validity of the sampling methodology — so effectively defending these claims requires understanding the scientific and legal implications of different PFAS testing protocols, say attorneys at Hollingsworth.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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    Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.

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