Category: Civil Bulletin
Bill Could Weaken Federal Regulatory Standards
The Permitting Reform Bill may weaken federal regulatory standards, impacting agency actions against projects with permit certainty provisions.
Scientists Warn Earth Energy Imbalance Hits Critical Levels
Scientists warn Earth Energy Imbalance has reached critical levels as global temperatures rise past 1.5°C. Over 250 experts...
Senate bill eases Endangered Species Act rules for highways
Senate Permitting Reform Bill introduces targeted adjustments to the Endangered Species Act for highway projects, refining consultation processes...
Mexico’s Toxic Dam Fuels Health Crisis in Hidalgo
Mexico's toxic dam in Hidalgo has fueled a severe health crisis, creating a toxic basin that became a...
Senate Bill Tightens Clean Water Act Certification Rules
The Senate Permitting Reform Bill proposes sweeping changes to the Clean Water Act, specifically tightening Section 401 certification...
Pérez-Llorca opens Abu Dhabi office
Pérez-Llorca opens Abu Dhabi office as part of its global growth strategy.
Middle East M&A boom forces lawyers to specialize
The Middle East’s M&A boom—with GCC deals surging 260% to $53 billion in 2025—is forcing law firms to...
Norton Rose Fulbright promotes Dubai lawyer
Norton Rose Fulbright promotes Dubai lawyer Shahrzad Askarpour to partner status with expertise in corporate deals and mergers.
DLA Piper partners vote to end Swiss verein
Swiss verein dissolution at DLA Piper sees partners vote to replace the structure with a single LLP, preserving...
Expert Evidence Rules Under Fire
Expert evidence rules face criticism for allowing unreliable evidence in courtrooms, sparking debate on jury decision-making and expert...