The recent surge in data center financing has typically encompassed both physical data center facilities and the graphics processing unit (GPU) systems housed within them. However, the debt markets for AI infrastructure are beginning to move beyond this integrated model,
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More than Paperwork: Why the Right GPU-as-a-Service Contract Is Critical for Scaling
Key Takeaways
- Creating an effective contract structure is a critical part of the infrastructure GPUaaS providers need to scale, helping them monetize different forms of capacity without assuming risks beyond their control.
- GPUaaS offerings now range from interruptible, on-demand capacity
FCC Enforcement Monitor — August 2026
By Scott R. Flick and Elizabeth Craig
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes:
- Georgia GMRS
COST’s 57th Annual Meeting
SALT partner Carley Roberts will be speaking at COST’s Annual Meeting on September 24 in San Antonio, Texas.
Carley will be speaking on the topic “Dividing the Pie: Apportionment Challenges from Smithfield, Florida v. California and Others.” Corporate income tax
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA’s CERCLA Hazardous-Substance Designations for PFAS as State-Law Settlements Highlight Expanding Liability Landscape
by Ashleigh K. Myers, Amanda G. Halter, Jillian Marullo and Anthony B. Cavender
On August 18, 2026, a unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the 2024 designation by the U.S. Environmental
Pillsbury’s SALT Team Recognized in Best Lawyers
Pillsbury’s State and Local Tax team has received recognition in the latest edition of Best Lawyers, with several attorneys honored across tax litigation, controversy and tax law categories in California. Recognized attorneys include:
- Craig Becker, Palo Alto
- Litigation and Controversy
BIS Eases Export Controls on Certain UAVs: Key Takeaways from the August 13 Final Rule
On August 13, 2026, the Administration took two significant and complementary actions reshaping the regulatory landscape for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to increase U.S. domestic production.First, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule further easing export
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (8/19/26) – Single-Family Housing Investors Worry, Confidence in Multifamily REITs and Construction Backlog Falls
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, U.S. Chamber of Commerce creates Housing Advisory Council, a legal battle develops over new federal rules related to mortgage escrow accounts, hospitality dealmakers pursue ‘bigger, higher-conviction’ M&A, and
Trump Administration Imposes National Security Duties on UAS, in Action Coordinated with FCC and Defense Regulation
On August 13, 2026, the White House published a Proclamation imposing duties under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (“Section 232”) on imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their parts and components. Following the Commerce Department’s
Preserving Insurance Coverage Rights in Corporate Transactions
Corporate transactions are carefully negotiated to allocate assets and liabilities. However, one valuable asset is frequently overlooked and may fall by the wayside during this process: the right to recover under historic insurance policies. This can result in one entity