Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is rapidly emerging as one of the most consequential areas of energy law and environmental regulation. At its heart sits a technical but critically important…
At the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or the “Commission”) monthly open meeting on February 19, 2026, the Commission reaffirmed that it will not reinstate its ban on gas pipeline…
The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS” or “Service”) recently released detailed guidance concerning the classification and treatment of Prohibited Foreign Entities (“PFEs”) as well as the application of the related…
Enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act and recently amended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code offers a tax credit for the…
Restricting Foreign Ownership of U.S. Dairy Land
In recent years, the U.S. government has become increasingly concerned about foreign ownership of agricultural land. According to the most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, foreign owners…
For consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) founders, understanding the complexities of business structures and tax consequences is essential to maximize growth and attract investors. The Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) exclusion…
On January 14, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) accepted new rules proposed by Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) regarding the interconnection of High Impact Large Loads (HILLs) and…
Investment into data centers continues to increase significantly as the country builds out infrastructure to accommodate the digital economy and growth of artificial intelligence. Many states, including Texas, have now…
Solar developers contend with a wide array of challenges, from competing for viable project sites to combatting disinformation surrounding the expansion of clean energy development. With demand for energy rapidly…