by James P. Bobotek, Arielle L. Murphy and Robert A. James
Data center construction projects are, to put it mildly, distinct. They differ from traditional construction in a host of manners, and are particularly distinctive because the value of
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by James P. Bobotek, Arielle L. Murphy and Robert A. James
Data center construction projects are, to put it mildly, distinct. They differ from traditional construction in a host of manners, and are particularly distinctive because the value of…
by Ashleigh Myers, Jillian Marullo and Jason Drogin Atwood
As demand for data centers continues to accelerate, water availability is emerging as a critical factor in project development and long-term operations. Although power supply and transmission access have historically…
SEC Release No. IA-6961 (issued April 28, 2026, attached) adjusts the “qualified client” dollar thresholds under Rule 205-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 for inflation. Effective June 29, 2026, the new thresholds increase to $1,400,000 for assets-under-management and…
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:
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Before reading the first three installments of Pillsbury’s MCP connector series, you may have thought MCP-connected agentic architecture was too complicated to understand. But now that you have wrapped your mind around what MCP connectors are, what legal and…
Time moves slowly in the regulatory universe, at least until you are facing a deadline. It was in 2022 that I first wrote about the then-upcoming September 15, 2022 deadline for broadcasters to disclose whether all…
by Ashleigh Myers, Jillian Marullo and Marcus Manca
As data center development continues to expand—driven by demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital infrastructure—the use and availability of water have emerged as a key consideration. As discussed…
On February 10, 2026, Assembly Bill 1790 (AB 1790) was introduced in the California Legislature. Although recently placed in the suspense file, AB 1790 could still be put up for a vote this budget cycle or influence later budget proposals.…
Under Directive (EU) 2023/2673, online traders must provide a dedicated, user‑friendly withdrawal function—often described as a “cancel contract” or “withdrawal” button—allowing consumers to exercise their 14‑day right of withdrawal as easily as they entered into the contract. (Please see our earlier…