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10.23.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Co-Location Energy Making Data Centers Harder to Build? (with Richard Darke)

🏗️⚡ The data center industry is racing to embrace renewable energy through co-location, but what looks like an engineering solution is actually a legal minefield of overlapping regulations. Going…

9.08.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can Your Balance Sheet Hold Crypto Next to Cash? (with Pete Waltz)

💵📈 What happens when companies treat crypto like cash on the balance sheet? Holding Bitcoin or other digital assets alongside traditional reserves can open new opportunities—but also new legal,…

8.14.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can the White House Really Override the EPA’s Hazardous Air Standards? (with Claire Glenn)

Can the President really give companies a two-year pass on hazardous air standards?A rarely-used Clean Air Act provision just allowed the White House to delay compliance deadlines—bypassing the EPA’s…

8.12.25

This Week in Tariffs: August 12 (with Tina Toma)

Reciprocal tariffs are now in effect on dozens of countries—what now?The U.S. has implemented reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on select global trading partners, plus a 40% duty on goods…

8.11.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Did Texas Just Make It More Affordable to Own Property? (with Kacy Cigarroa)

How will Texas’s latest property tax reforms affect your business?From bigger homestead exemptions to a potential $250,000 personal property exemption, the 89th Legislative Session introduced major…

8.11.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Will FEMA’s Overhaul Finally Speed Up Disaster Relief? (with Mary Beth McGowan)

Will FEMA’s overhaul finally speed up disaster relief?The bipartisan Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act could make disaster aid more efficient… and less political (especially for electric…

8.09.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: What Do SNFs Have to Disclose Under CMS’s New Rule? (with David Padalino)

Is your Skilled Nursing Facility ready for the CMS’s new disclosure rules?SNFs now have until January 1, 2026, to complete their off-cycle revalidation and submit expanded ownership and governance…

8.01.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Will Deregulation Give the U.S. the Edge in AI? (with Mark Malven)

Will Deregulation Give the U.S. the Edge in AI? President Trump’s new AI Action Plan—and a trio of executive orders—aim to accelerate full-stack exports, curb “woke AI,” and preempt state-by-state…

7.25.25

This Week in Tariffs: July 25 (with Tina Toma and Damion Todd)

Is the U.S.–Japan tariff deal a win for American automakers? Starting August 1, tariffs on Japanese vehicles and auto parts will drop from 25% to 15%, following Japan’s $550B investment pledge in U.S.…

7.22.25

This Week in Tariffs [Video]: July 22nd (with Tina Toma and Jessica Zelasko)

What does a 30% tariff on EU and Mexico imports mean for the auto industry? President Trump’s sweeping new tariff, set to take effect August, would impose a 30% duty on all goods imported from the…

7.18.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could Linqto’s Collapse Reshape How Private Securities Are Sold? (with Will Hotze)

What happens when a fintech platform promises private market access, but can’t prove its customers actually own what they bought?Will Hotze unpacks the recent Chapter 11 filing by Linqto Texas, LLC.…

7.16.25

This Week in Tariffs [Video]: July 16th (with Tina Toma and Haley Marion)

Copper is about to get a lot more expensive—is the auto industry ready?This week, President Trump announced sweeping new trade actions that could reshape EV production costs and supply chain…

7.15.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can the U.S. Break Its Dependency on Chinese Rare Earth Magnets? (with Tom Moga)

Rare earth magnets power everything from EVs to MRI machines—but what happens when 90% of them come from one country?Tom Moga breaks down what you need to know about the legal and strategic risks…

7.10.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Are AI Companies Winning the Copyright Battle? (with Diego Freire)

In the ongoing copyright battle between Big Tech and content creators, a clear leader has emerged. Two landmark federal court decisions just shifted the landscape for AI companies training on…

7.10.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Did Michigan Just Lower the Bar for Environmental Hazard Disclosures? (with Todd Schebor)

A new ruling in Michigan could change what sellers are required to disclose when listing their property. The state’s Court of Appeals just held that contaminated groundwater—even if it hasn’t reached…

7.07.25

One Minute Matters [Video]:Will Michigan's New AI Framework Become the National Standard? (with Mark Malven and Mike Word)

Michigan just became the first state to establish comprehensive AI legislation covering both criminal penalties and regulatory oversight. As companies nationwide grapple with AI compliance, these…

7.01.25

This Week in Tariffs [Video]: July 1st (with Tina Toma and Katie Koczak)

Can a tariff deal happen before July 9?This Week In Tariffs, Tina Toma is joined by Katie Koczak to break down the Learning Resources v. Trump case and its impact on presidential tariff powers—plus…

6.30.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can Texas Business Courts Handle More Cases Without Adding Judges? (with Chris Kratovil)

Texas is one step closer to becoming the new Delaware. It’s been nearly a year since Texas launched its statewide business courts, offering specialized judges for commercial disputes. Now, with House…

6.23.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: How Much Will Tariffs Add to Your Construction Costs? (with Dan Schairbaum)

How much will tariffs add to your construction costs?With 25% rates hitting key building materials like steel, brick, and lumber, developers can’t just plan for the usual delays and change orders…

6.16.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Are Your Products PFAS-Compliant Under Minnesota’s New Proposal? (with Grant Gilezan)

A new PFAS reporting rule out of Minnesota could set a precedent for states nationwide. If you sell, distribute, or manufacture products with intentionally added PFAS—even as a component—you could…