by Robert A. James, Sidney L. Fowler and Samuel Bucher
On April 7, the Office of Policy for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from industry professionals, grid operators, local communities, Tribal governments, and other stakeholders regarding the development and operation of AI infrastructure—including data…
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, the Tampa Bay Rays pull out of a stadium deal, the National Association of Realtors examines another policy change, energy efficiency measures continue to lower operating expenses, and more!
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by Andrew J. Weiner and Joshua Becker
The opportunity zone tax program was introduced during President Donald Trump’s first term as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Its main goal was to encourage investments in economically distressed areas by offering specific tax benefits. By boosting local development, increasing tax revenue and creating…
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, Wells Fargo sues JPMorgan Chase, mortgage rates drop, and the life science RE market falters, and more!
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by Ashleigh Myers, Robert A. James, Allan C. Van Vliet, Amanda G. Halter, Kelsey Parker and Sahar J. Hafeez
Critical minerals are the backbone of modern technologies and national security, powering everything from advanced semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries to missile guidance systems and renewable energy infrastructure. As the global economy…
by Robert A. James, Matt Olhausen and Samuel Bucher
By one count, worldwide there were some 11,800 data centers in early 2024. Within that census are facilities so small that they fit in office building closets, while others are among the largest manmade structures on the planet. How are we to make sense…
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, hybrid work creates hope for the office sector, Texas lawmakers ease office-to-residential conversations, service-based tenants are expected to lease more retail space, and more!
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by Robert A. James, Brittany Sandler and Samuel C. Markel
As we covered previously, President Trump has made clear that the U.S. is focused on increasing investments into building, scaling and speeding the development of AI infrastructure and data centers in the U.S., and Big Tech is responding in kind.
On Monday, Apple…
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, tech giants invest in new data centers, senators introduce bill aimed at price-setting algorithms, DoD stops PLA requirements, and more!
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by Joshua Becker and Michael Kosnitzky
The possibility of a second Trump administration heralding significant regulatory and tax policy changes for the ultrawealthy and their family offices is, to put it mildly, substantial.
For decades, family offices have operated within an opaque legal framework marked by limited guidance, oversight, or public disclosure. They also have…
