#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.

Learn more: velaw.com/insights/epa-f…

.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.

Learn more: velaw.com/insights/not-s…

As we kick off Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate brilliance, innovation, and rich culture.

Each narrative of our diverse group of #AANHPIMonth members ignites our drive to surpass limits and reshape possibilities. #WeAreVE

This Vantage Point, we're looking at:

➡Will the #FTC 's non-compete ban hold up in court?
➡How can developers & investors finance low-carbon #hydrogen projects?
➡What's the impact of the #SEC 's win against the #crypto industry?

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'We are seeing deal flow, investment, and development experience a huge boom.'

Check out a new POWER magazine Q&A with #ACOREMember Vinson & Elkins' Lauren Collins on #CleanEnergy policy and what's on the horizon for the renewable sector. 👇
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🌊 New bonding requirements are hitting companies on the Outer Continental Shelf starting June, phased in over 3 years. Prepare for potential increases in required postings, up to $6.9 billion.

Stay informed: velaw.com/insights/boem-…

#OCS

The #IRS has released new regulations affecting #FIRPTA exemption for domestic #REITs . Real estate industry, esp. REITs, must review ownership structures to understand the impact and tax consequences for foreign investors.

Learn more from V&E attorneys: ow.ly/K2YT50RsVaG

Lauren Collins from Vinson & Elkins returns to the show to discuss tax trends stemming from the #InflationReductionAct . We discuss domestic content, direct pay, transferability, energy community, hydrogen production and much more. Sponsored by KPMG US
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The energy landscape is evolving rapidly. In this podcast with The Wharton School, V&E Keith Fullenweider examines key trends shaping the energy transition and its path forward.

#EnergyTransition #Sustainability #ElectricityTransmission

🎧 Listen here: velaw.com/insights/econo…

In a significant development, the Treasury Department and the @IRS have issued final regulations concerning transferability—a pivotal provision outlined in the #InflationReductionAct .

V&E attorneys explain: ow.ly/Ss3h50RqZAp

V&E is pleased to welcome Durgesh Sharma who has joined the firm as its Chief Technology and Data Officer.

Durgesh has a history of successful technology and business leadership roles at multiple Fortune 500 companies.

Learn more: velaw.com/news/vinson-el…

🌟⏳The future of finance is #ESG ! 🌿Jon Solorzano from Vinson & Elkins on how young investors are changing the game.

🎙️ Tune in, share your ideas! hkufintech.com/regulatoryramb… #Finance

E135 features Activist Whisperer, Partner at Vinson & Elkins & Co-Chair of its Shareholder Activism Practice. We discuss the evolving dynamics of #shareholder #activism in large, mid, and small caps, the impact of universal proxy rules, #ESG activism & more 👌 boardroom-governance.com/episodes/patri…

On April 23, the #FTC enacted a sweeping ban on non-compete clauses despite extensive deliberation and public feedback, signaling a significant regulatory shift to address labor market competition. #LaborMarket

Learn more from the V&E team: ow.ly/OFPr50RorsQ

V&E's Caitlin Turner and Lucy Jenkins reflect on the lasting success of our firm’s Finance practice, the market trends they’re watching, and the career principles they live by.

Read more from Caitlin and Lucy in the latest edition of V&E+: ow.ly/ml1Q50Rnz9A

We are pleased to welcome Randall V. Johnston as a partner in our D.C. office.

Randall is a top advisor specializing in global laws, focusing on national security review and FDI filings for cross-border transactions, with extensive experience, including CFIUS reviews.

How does the SEC's final #ClimateRule interact with other mandatory and voluntary reporting regimes? Compare these frameworks in the chart below.

🔽Download a JPG for your own use: velaw.com/insights/secs-… #ESG #ClimateDisclosure