For those who were unable to attend the 2026 Business Law Institute in-person, Polsinelli will be hosting a fall BLI webinar series kicking off in October. Make plans to attend one or all of the sessions to obtain up to 8 hours of CLE credit*, including 2 hours of ethics.

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*CLE credit is pending. We anticipate 8 total hours, including 2 hours of Ethics (depending on jurisdiction) if all sessions are attended. If you attended any of our BLI programs in-person you will not be eligible to receive credit for any sessions of the virtual series.

Part 6: Wednesday, November 11

Emerging Issues in Data Center Development

Data center development now requires seamless coordination across real estate, environmental, energy and technology transactions disciplines. This session will explore the legal and commercial complexities driving site selection, power procurement, permitting, water use, incentives and community impact in today’s high-growth digital infrastructure market. Our attorneys will provide practical guidance on structuring, diligencing and entitling projects while managing regulatory risk and stakeholder scrutiny. Attendees will leave with an integrated, business-focused framework for advancing projects efficiently while managing risk across the full development lifecycle.

Agenda

• Site Selection & Control: Land use, zoning, incentives and due diligence considerations unique to hyperscale and colocation developments.
• Energy & Infrastructure Procurement: Utility coordination, transmission and interconnection constraints, and evolving environmental scrutiny.
• Environmental & Regulatory Navigation: Federal, state and local permitting, water use considerations, emissions scrutiny and community engagement risk mitigation.
• Deal Structuring & Market Trends: Key lease, acquisition and development terms, plus emerging legal risks shaping the next generation of projects.