Construction “gigaprojects” are initiatives with expenses of well over $1 billion and which involve time periods of well over five years. They are engagements whose extraordinary size, duration and complexity might induce even the most seasoned of
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Gravel2Gavel, published by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, covers legal developments and regulatory updates across a broad range of practice areas including environmental law, climate change legislation, construction law, telecommunications, and space law. The blog discusses state and federal regulatory changes, litigation trends, and policy proposals affecting sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and technology. It also addresses issues related to government contracts, financial restructuring, and compliance with emerging laws. The content reflects Pillsbury's multidisciplinary expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks impacting corporate and governmental clients.
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The 2025 Legal Horizon for U.S. Offshore Wind
by Robert A. James, Matthew W. Morrison, Stephen J. Humes, Cara M. MacDonald and Sophia Marchesotti
In its first nine months, the Trump administration has taken multiple actions impacting offshore wind development and generating substantial uncertainty as…
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (8/20/25) – Hotel Growth Forecast, Data Center Availability and an AI Rental Revolution
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, AI cuts disaster infrastructure losses, multifamily drives increase in CRE delinquency rates, commercial services firms lead in office and industrial leasing activity, and more!
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R-E-C-I-P-R-O-C-I-T-Y ~ Find Out What It Means to You (Updated August 2025)
by Robert A. James and Marc Coats
UPDATED August 2025: What a difference eight years make. This article was originally published in 2014 and was updated in 2017. We have again updated the links to the relevant agency resources.
The…
Texas Enacts Landmark Restrictions on Foreign Land Ownership Under SB 17
by Adam J. Weaver, Allan C. Van Vliet, Jenny Y. Liu, Frank Xue and Emily Pierce
On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) into law, reshaping the landscape for…
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (7/30/25) – Data Centers in Space, Low-Income Housing Problems and Spike in Multifamily Completions
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, more office space is being demolished/converted than built, Landingplace Hotels launches two conversation brands, developers cite expenses with low-income housing, and more!
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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (7/23/25) – Builders Look for Startups, AI Transforms Real Estate and Interest Rates Stall Construction Momentum
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
Our latest roundup features adaptive reuse in the hospitality industry, falling home prices in major markets, loan maturity in real estate, and more!
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From Waste to Wealth: Texas Supreme Court Ruling in Cactus Water Defines Produced Water Ownership, Sets Stage for Clarity on Critical Mineral Markets in Texas
by Ashleigh Myers, Robert A. James and Jillian Marullo
On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC, No. 23-0676, resolving a high-stakes dispute over the ownership…
Pillsbury’s Guide to Data Centers
Texas Clears Penultimate Hurdle to Class VI Primacy: What it Means for CCS and State-Led Permitting
by Robert A. James, Ashleigh Myers and Jillian Marullo
On June 9, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed granting the State of Texas primary enforcement authority—commonly referred to as “primacy”—over the permitting and regulation of Class VI…