On 13 May 2026, it was announced that a Nuclear Regulation Bill would be introduced for discussion in the upcoming …
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Governance & Sustainability Roundup – October 14, 2026
Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview of what has recently …
The Nuclear Regulation Bill: a New(clear) Era (Part 2 – Government Objective 1)
On 13 May 2026, it was announced that a Nuclear Regulation Bill would be introduced for discussion in the upcoming …
DOJ’s New Fraud Division Releases New Directive Targeting Health Care, Defense, Tax, Trade, and Fraud on Government Programs
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ” or the “Department”) new National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED” or the …
The EU’s Guidelines on Abusive Exclusionary Conduct
On 3 September 2026, the European Commission issued guidelines1 on how exclusionary conduct by dominant firms is assessed under EU …
To the Finish Line: Ten Ways the New Senate Permitting Bill is a Boon for Energy Infrastructure
On September 30, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a …
FTC Commissioners Present Diverging Priorities for the Agency’s Future
It is a new era for the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”). The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Trump v. Slaughter, …
The Nuclear Regulation Bill: a New(clear) Era (Part 1 – No Permission Needed)
On 13 May 2026, it was announced that a Nuclear Regulation Bill would be introduced for discussion in the next …
The NLRB Pendulum Swing Begins: Tackling Offensive Employee Conduct
On September 23, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) issued a decision with implications for employers navigating the intersection …
Why Liability Is Different Underground
Partner Scott Stiegler and Associate Ellen Swarbrick examine the unique liability challenges of underground construction projects, where unforeseen ground conditions …