V&E hosted its inaugural #EnergyTransition and #InflationReductionAct Conference in Houston.

The program provided an overview of developments in the clean energy market, including trends and a breakdown of the IRA's impact.

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📢 Big news! On May 13, 2024, FERC unveiled new rules on transmission planning and siting in NIETCs.

These are the most significant federal transmission changes since Order No. 888. ⚡🚀 #EnergyPolicy #FERC #ElectricTransmission

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We are proud to announce that Vinson & Elkins has advised EnCap Investments L.P. in successfully forming EnCap Energy Transition Fund II, which has secured total commitments of approximately $1.5 billion.

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The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service provided supplemental guidance on the domestic content bonus credit, which revises the previously provided safe harbor table to expand applicable project descriptions.

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Rooted in her family's courageous journey from China in the 1980s, associate Alice Zhang opens up about her career and the influence of her background.

Fueled by the values & experiences passed down by her family, she's carved her path to success as an attorney. #AAPIMonth

Danielle Patterson is a partner and co-chair of the energy transactions and projects practice at Vinson & Elkins.
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Read this Practice Area Profile to find out more about life as an international arbitration lawyer at Vinson & Elkins. ow.ly/8qU950RFtjV

Vinson & Elkins London managing partner Nick Henchie talked to LB about recognising mental health issues, seeking support, and supporting the next generation of lawyers facing similar challenges.

Read more at: legalbusiness.co.uk/blogs/i-mistak…

#legalbusiness #law #law yers #mentalhealth

Possible changes are ahead for fossil-fueled power plants. The U.S. EPA has just finalized new requirements to reduce emissions and drive the adoption of cleaner technologies.

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🔔 Important tax updates! Final Transfer Regulations bring clarity for REITs with eligible transferable credits. Key points: 75% Asset Test & Prohibited Transaction Safe Harbor. #TaxRegulations #IRS #REITs
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At Vinson & Elkins, we're celebrating our cuddly family members! From paw-some pups to purr-fect kitties and everything in between, our team's pets are as diverse as our talents. #WeAreVE #NationalPetWeek

As aviation aims for sustainability, Brazil and Latin America emerge as SAF production hubs, leveraging natural resources and biofuel expertise.

V&E attorneys look at SAF's evolution. #Sustainability #Aviation #SAF

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#Trademarks go beyond legal tools; they epitomize a brand's essence, encompassing quality, reliability, and innovation. 💡

Hilary Preston and Briana Falcone delve into maximizing the value of trademarks, domestically and internationally:

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Listen to the latest Drinks With The Deal with David Marcus, where Vinson & Elkins co-head of M&A and capital markets Steve Gill talks about how the rise of energy PE has changed the Houston legal market and more. thedeal.com/podcasts/drink…

Amidst growing strain on the US #electricgrid , U.S. Department of Energy launched the Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations & Permits Program on 5/1/24. This mandates revamped processes to ease grid challenges & permitting.

Learn more: velaw.com/insights/doe-i… #gridreliability

🚨 The U.S. EPA finalized a new Rule boosting its Risk Management Program regs for chemical safety.

Effective May '24, it affects facilities handling regulated chemicals —the Rule emphasizes accident prevention, including climate change risks.

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.President Biden signs #HR815 , allocating $95B for military aid and mandating #TikTok divestment. Also extends U.S. sanctions law statute of limitations from 5 to 10 years.

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