Topic
Permitting
135 published works
California Water Views
EPA Proposes Limitations to States’ Clean Water Act Section 401 Permitting Power
By Mary Lynn Coffee, Willis Hon, Emi Lemberg, Jennifer Seely
On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule titled “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations” (Proposed Rule). This rule implements changes to the Clean…
Florida Construction Law Blog
Guidance for contractors facing licensing and permit claims
Contractors in Florida face strict licensing and permitting requirements, and even minor oversights can trigger costly disputes. Allegations of working without proper credentials or permits can stall your projects, damage…
Energy Law Blog
Streamlining LNG Oversight: FERC’s Next Evolution in Part 157 Approach
By Jennifer Brough, Philip Lau, Mosby Perrow, Elizabeth Butscher
On November 20, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry (Docket No. RM26-2-000) asking whether operators of liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants should be allowed to…
The HB Blog
Protect Your Oregon Real Estate Purchase With an Attorney
What Makes Oregon Real Estate Different Oregon does not require attorney review for most residential deals, which tempts buyers and sellers to go it alone. That choice can be expensive.…
Mineral Law
The Need for Speed: Expediting Permitting for Mining and Infrastructure—Safely
Originally published in The Advocate, the magazine of the Idaho State Bar (October 2025). Imagine you’re running late for a flight. You get into the TSA line, which snakes longer than…
E2 Law Blog
Trump Administration Seeks to Streamline Federal Permitting for Data Centers with New Executive Order and Action Plan
By Courtney M. Shephard, Bernadette M. Rappold, Eric Waeckerlin, Joshua Forman, Chelsea Pullen, Shawn K. Ronda
Data center developers often struggle with lengthy and costly regulatory hurdles at both state and federal levels. In a move to simplify this process, the Trump administration has issued an…
Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Blog
Understanding AB 303: Potential Impacts for California BESS Project Development
By Chris Kolosov, Brooke Miller
A week after a large-scale fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County,[1] California Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 303. If passed, AB 303…
Energy Law Blog
Understanding AB 303: Potential Impacts for California BESS Project Development
By Chris Kolosov, Whitney Hodges, Brooke Miller
A week after a large-scale fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County,[1] California Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 303. If passed, AB 303…
The Energy Law Blog
Louisiana is “Open for Business,” but Projects Need to Proceed Carefully
By Lou E. Buatt, Greg L. Johnson, Clare M. Bienvenu, Emily von Qualen
On December 10, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump promised expedited permitting for energy and other construction projects worth more than $1 billion.
Environmental Law Prof Blog
EPA and San Francisco’s Looming Mistake
San Francisco and the US Environmental Protection Agency have brought a longstanding water dispute to the United States Supreme Court. That is a big mistake. If ever a case should…