
The decision emphasizes the importance of judicial deference to agencies on NEPA and narrows the scope of environmental analyses.
By Nikki Buffa, Devin M. O’Connor, Jennifer K. Roy, Janice M. Schneider, Reilly Nelson, and Samantha
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The decision emphasizes the importance of judicial deference to agencies on NEPA and narrows the scope of environmental analyses.
By Nikki Buffa, Devin M. O’Connor, Jennifer K. Roy, Janice M. Schneider, Reilly Nelson, and Samantha…
The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for projects in the state, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, and Samantha Yeager
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
The proposals are part of the broader “omnibus” initiative and would postpone due diligence obligations and introduce a “small mid-cap” category for in-scope companies.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On…
The Department of Justice has established a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will leverage the False Claims Act to investigate and pursue claims against recipients of federal funds who “knowingly violate civil rights laws.”
By Danielle Conley, Terra…
General License 25 effectively suspends OFAC sanctions targeting Syria. Stringent US export control restrictions on exports and reexports to Syria remain.
By Les P. Carnegie, Damara Chambers, Charles Claypoole, Andrew P. Galdes, Robert Price, Eric S.
The Staff’s most recent actions continue to set the stage for notice-and-comment rulemaking long-awaited by the digital asset industry.
By Zachary Fallon, Stephen P. Wink, Naim Culhaci, Donald Thompson, and Deric Behar
On May 15, 2025,…
New federal legislation aims to combat the publication of non-consensual deepfakes and mandates notice-and-removal procedures for covered platforms.
By Sy Damle, Andy Gass, Ghaith Mahmood, and Michael H. Rubin
On May 19, 2025, President Trump signed into…
Government provides final position on the new regime for regulating certain buy-now-pay-later products.
By Becky Critchley and Charlotte Collins
On 19 May 2025, HM Treasury published its consultation response on the regulation of certain buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) products, setting out its…
Government consults on the first stage of reforming the UK consumer credit regime, covering information requirements, sanctions, and criminal offences.
By Becky Critchley and Charlotte Collins
On 19 May 2025, HM Treasury published a Phase 1 consultation on reform of…
The agreement promises to unlock market and investment opportunities and facilitate greater UK-EU collaboration.
By Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking, Paul A. Davies, JP Sweny, Evelyne Girio, James Bee, and Isobel Moffatt
The UK and EU reached a…