Fresh water is becoming a scarce resource in the United States and across the globe as demand continues to rise due to population and business growth. This emergent scarcity means businesses will face more consequences of the complex regulatory and legal frameworks governing water use and water quality.
Michael Best’s Water team understands those issues. We guide clients through the heavily regulated, politically sensitive environment surrounding the management of, investment in, and development of water resources.
From artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to autonomous vehicles, virtual reality, and cryptocurrency, the rapid evolution of technology shows no sign of slowing down. Companies in the digital technology sector are among the world’s most highly valued companies, with good reason. And businesses in every sector now use digital technology in all kinds of ways, from basic email to sophisticated data analytics.
All businesses have to comply with government regulations—some more so than others. Our Regulatory practice is designed to serve clients in heavily regulated industries, such as manufacturing and utility services, as well as across various industries in regulated areas that impact business as a whole, such as environmental regulation.
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Diplomacy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart. Sweden appears poised to apply for NATO membership, but Turkey doesn’t sound keen on Sweden and Finland joining the alliance. A Russian court extended pretrial detention for WNBA star Britney Griner by 30 days. However, the State Department said it was able to make contact with Griner during her hearing and that she’s doing as well as she can be under the circumstances. The pro-Russian breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia will hold a referendum on joining Russia on July 17. Sanctions The UK sanctioned additional Russian individuals, including Russian President Putin’s rumored mistress and other of Putin’s family. Japan is banning the export of high-tech equipment, such as catalysts for oil refining, control devices for machine tools, 3D printers, and spare parts for quantum computing, starting May 20. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister urged the G7 to seize Russian assets and give the proceeds to Ukraine for rebuilding as the Kyiv School of Economics estimates $94 billion in damage. Consequences A Russian provider of 10% of Finland’s electricity will stop providing power this weekend due to nonpayment. Ukraine Sitrep The Pentagon says that Ukraine and Russia are trading artillery strikes in eastern Ukraine. The Guardian spoke to Russian soldiers who have disobeyed orders and refused to fight. In the meantime, Russia has been asking ex-soldiers to sign up to fight on short-term contracts. Moldova Sitrep No news of note
As a Principal on Michael Best Strategies’ Government Relations team, Mike leverages more than a decade of experience on Capitol Hill to help businesses influence positive outcomes through the legislative process.
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