Whether it is the front page of the local newspaper or the cover of a national magazine (or just routine conversation), it is difficult to escape the fact that there has been relentless pressure to build more and more data centers, in large part to support the boom in development of
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At the end of 2021, New York State passed legislation that enables parents in New York to petition for extended child support for adult children over the age of 21 who are developmentally disabled under New York law.
The Honorable Stacy D. Bennett’s recent
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Summary
The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a proposed rule on June 11, 2026, that would reshape how individually owned small businesses establish social disadvantage for purposes of the 8(a) Business Development program. The proposed rule would eliminate the longstanding rebuttable presumption that
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Roughly two thirds of the ocean lies outside of any country’s jurisdiction. This area, encompassing about half of the Earth’s total surface, is known as the “high seas.” The high seas hold huge importance to the health of the planet, with rich biodiversity and natural resources. A
Keith B. Letourneau, Natalie M. Radabaugh, and G. Evan Spencer ●
The escalation of armed conflict involving the United States, Israel, Iran, and certain Gulf states following coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in late February 2026 has significantly and immediately impacted international shipping and logistics. The Strait of Hormuz—a major maritime choke point for the
Keith B. Letourneau, Natalie M. Radabaugh, and G. Evan Spencer ●
Based on a request by the Department of War, the Trump Administration announced a 60-day limited waiver of the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102) on March 17, 2026, in response to energy market volatility amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
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The Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) released its new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (“CEP”) on March 10, 2026, establishing, for the first time, a single, comprehensive framework governing all corporate criminal matters handled by the Department, with the exception of antitrust offenses. While
Luke M. Reid, Jeanne M. Grasso, Matthew J. Thomas, and Holli B. Packer ●
When a vessel arrives in a U.S. port, its owners, operators, and crew face a complex regulatory environment. The United States presents challenges for vessels because U.S. federal laws and regulations, and in some cases state-level requirements, are
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Prior to joining Blank Rome, CPT (Ret.) Paige Wahoff served as a U.S. Army Armor Officer and Judge Advocate, holding a range of Cavalry leadership and staff positions. Her assignments included Scout Platoon Leader for A Troop and Assistant S3 Operations Officer with 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry