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Texas Puts New Data Center Approvals on Hold. Here’s What We’re Watching.
August 05 2026|
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By James W. Bartlett, Jr.
For the past few years, the story around Texas data centers has mostly been about growth: more projects, more investment, and more demand for land and power. Governor Greg Abbott’s August 3, 2026 directive changes that conversation, at least for now. New projects seeking access to the ERCOT grid will have to wait while the…
CONTINUE READING“No Stay, No Pay” – Fifth Circuit Explains (Again) Why Statutory Mootness is Fatal to Appeal of Bankruptcy Sale Order
Introduction Bankruptcy sales are known for their speed and complexity. Notwithstanding the implications for procedural due process rights or otherwise meritorious appellate arguments, bankruptcy courts routinely waive the fourteen-day stay provided in Bankruptcy Rule 6004(h) and authorize debtors to close sales immediately. The occurrence of closing has broad ramifications for parties desiring to challenge the…
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