EPA Proposes Overhaul of Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
On September 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule that would fundamentally reshape the federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). 90 Fed. Reg. 44591 (Sept. 16, 2025). If finalized, this action would mark a further shift in federal greenhouse gas (GHG) policy and advance the administration’s broader deregulatory agenda.
Texas Rising: Texas’ Rise as a Premier Domicile
While Delaware has long been regarded as the gold standard for corporate domiciles, boasting a well-established body of corporate law and a highly specialized Court of Chancery, the State of Texas has rapidly been working to close the gap.[1] This momentum has been sustained by the State’s statutory framework, practiced judicial restraint, and numerous socioeconomic incentives that come with operating in Texas. (more…)
The Department of Transportation’s Spring 2025 Regulatory Agenda: Big Announcements on Autonomous Vehicles and Automatic Emergency Braking
On September 4, 2025 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced several planned rulemakings relating to autonomous driving systems as part of the Trump Administration’s Spring 2025 regulatory agenda. The Secretary of Transportation said: “The rules of the road need to be updated to fit the realities of the 21st century. Our changes will eliminate redundant requirements and bring us closer to a single national standard that spurs innovation and prioritizes safety.” The Department of Transportation’s regulatory agenda also has dozens of other items, including two notable actions on automatic emergency braking.
