These exemptions would help certain solar energy projects avoid significant public disclosure and delay. On November 16, 2023, the U.S Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for regulations related to solar energy generation facilities. The Notice seeks comment on updated exceptions from National Environmental Policy Act […]
Publications
Federal Regulators Propose to Clarify the Scope of the ITC and Who Qualifies for Increased Credit Amounts
The proposed regulations clarify what property qualifies for the credit, which taxpayers qualify for increased credit amounts and several other key aspects of the ITC. The Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) proposed regulations on November 17, 2023, that would clarify key components of the Investment […]
CFPB Fines Online Lender $15 million in a New Consent Order
Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) leveled a $15 million dollar penalty against online lender Enova in connection with what the CFPB characterized as widespread illegal conduct. The order follows a 2019 order from the CFPB against Enova that resulted in a $3.2 million penalty. At issue […]
Annual Breach Report
The information contained in this report is a summary of the data collected by a variety of sources regarding data breaches. By studying the breach reports submitted to various government agencies we can draw conclusions surrounding breaches over the past year, including: the type of breaches being used by hacking […]
Meta calls for Federal Privacy Legislation in Wake of Suit Alleging Its Violation of Children’s Privacy Law
Last month we covered the lawsuit brought by the attorneys general of thirty-three states against Meta for claims that its hugely popular social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, violate the federal children’s privacy law, COPPA, as well as state laws pertaining to unfair and deceptive trade practices. Over the last […]