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Each new episode will cover current issues concerning the environmental, natural resources, and land use topics from the business perspective — what businesses and property owners need to know about complying with environmental regulations and protecting themselves from potential exposure, and legal strategies when litigation is involved. Thierry will use his 35 years of environmental litigation and compliance experience to disentangle and demystify the complicated world of environmental law, to help the listener understand the countless acronyms and agencies they might come across.

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Ohio Supreme Court Confirms That Placement of Non-Defective Equipment Is Not a “Physical Defect” Under R.C. 2744.02(B)(4)

July 10, 2026 | Publications

Steigerwald v. Berea, Slip Opinion No. 2026-Ohio-2554 (decided July 8, 2026) In a decision issued on...

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Indiana Amends Public Records Access Laws and Public Notice Requirements

July 8, 2026 | Publications

In March, Indiana enacted HEA 1360 and HEA 1210, which will affect how Indiana political subdivision...

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Kentucky’s Data Center Tax Incentive: What Hyperscale Developers Need to Know (Part 5)

July 8, 2026 | Data Centers

With an understanding of taxes in hand, now we talk QDC, as in qualified data centers. One of the po...

Three Keys to Defeating Class Certification in Pixel Cases

July 8, 2026 | Publications

Individual questions predominate on issues of (1) information shared, (2) consent, and (3) Article I...

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PA Superior Court Makes Operators Dig Deeper for Implied Surface Access in Pennesi v. DL Resources  

July 7, 2026 | Publications

Does the lessee of a severed oil and gas interest have an implied right to the reasonable use of the...

Business Insider Features Insight from Kristin Yokomoto on California Wealth Tax Proposal

July 7, 2026 | In the News

Business Insider featured insight from FBT Gibbons Partner Kristin Yokomoto in an article examining ...

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CFPB Narrows Section 1071 Rule, Reshaping Coverage for Small Business Lenders

July 7, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

On May 1, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule making substanti...

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A Primer for Employers to Navigating the Trump Administration’s H-1B VISA Policies

July 7, 2026 | Publications

The Evolving Legal Landscape for H-1B Visas The Trump Administration, in an effort to protect Americ...

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Multifamily Roundup | June 2026

July 2, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

Curated for industry professionals, the Multifamily Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy devel...

REAs 101: The Agreement That Can Override the Lease (and Block Redevelopment)

July 2, 2026 | Publications

Many of the most basic aspects of a commercial retail development, including where customers park, h...

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