Columbia Business School has published an interesting report on the future of energy storage. Just two decades ago, batteries were widely believed to be destined for use only in small objects like laptops and watches

On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security published a final rule implementing an expansion of controls on the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of certain foreign-produced items located in or destined to Iran.

Baker Botts' Environmental, Safety and Incident Response group launched a web series on "Building your Company's Environmental Justice Toolkit and the ACELAS Framework."

Environmental justice is a top priority of the Biden Administration and of many states, localities, and communities.

During the latest episode of the AI Counsel Code podcast, I discussed the SEC's disclosure requirements related to AI with Baker Botts Dallas partner John Lawrence.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. It's a pivotal moment for the oil-rich nation...

Japan is targeting a 73% emissions cut by 2040, with renewables at 50% of its energy mix despite calls for even more ambition.

The U.S. battery sector faces significant challenges that could impede its growth, particularly as the demand for energy storage rises with the push for renewable energy.

Yesterday, at his Senate confirmation hearing, Chris Wright, nominee for U.S. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, advocated for a forward-thinking "all-of-the-above" energy strategy, integrating fossil fuels with renewables like wind, solar, geothermal, and nuclear.

EY's Institutional Investor Survey has some interesting insights. Seems clear that there are very different views on risk out there.

Signaling a willingness to provide clear guidance and a more friendly approach to the cryptocurrency industry, on July 1, 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance issued a statement ...

The recent suspected sabotage of the BCS East-West link fiber optic cable highlighted the challenge of protecting underwater cables from both malicious and negligent actors.

In this episode, environmental attorney Julie Cress updates host Megan Berge on the California Air Resources Board's upcoming adoption of the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule.

The Supreme Court holds that professionals employed by trustees may not be compensated for time spent defending their fee applications in court.

During Baker Botts' 39th Annual Environmental, Safety & Incident Response Seminar on January 28, 2026, Partner George Fibbe led the lunch session with Francisco Monaldi, Fellow in Latin American Energy Policy...

Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026, that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law...

Undersea cables are the backbone of the global internet, and any intentional disruption to these systems can have far-reaching consequences...

Current (and likely future) SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is a securities lawyer by trade and worked as counsel to (the potential) incoming Chair Paul Atkins, so she has particular insight into what the SEC might look like under Mr. Atkins' stewardship.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly vital in the modernization of digital infrastructure, particularly for data centers.

What's in a name? Jennifer Hiller at The Wall Street Journal reports that the renewables industry has gone into "defense mode" preparing for the uncertainty around the new administration. One thing they're trying – tweaking their talking points.