Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications & Transportation Law

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Section on Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications & Transportation Law

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2026 Articles

2025 Joint Midyear Meeting Photos February 2026 The Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association proudly co-hosted the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting on December 11–12 at the JW Marriott Chicago, bringing members of the legal community together for two days of connection and collaboration.
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin February 2026 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Editor’s Note: What CRGA Means for Energy Laws and Lawyers By Nick Oliver February 2026 A note from the Editor of the EUTT Section Council Newsletter regarding the CRGA, the most impactful piece of Illinois energy legislation since the state’s landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. 
Energy Is the New Currency: Powerful Tax Incentives in Data Center Site Selection By Eric & M. Anderson, Laura Moran, & Scott S. Nelson February 2026 For decades, the calculus behind data center site selection revolved around the familiar checklist: property tax abatements, sales tax exemptions, investment credits, and job creation incentives. But the new era of hyperscale computing and artificial intelligence has rewritten the playbook. In today’s landscape, megawatts matter just as much as marginal tax rates.
EUTT Section Council Member Spotlight: Eric Bramlet February 2026 A spotlight article, featuring EUTT Section Council Member, Eric Bramlet, and a look into his practice, experiences with public utility law, and involvement in the ISBA EUTT Section Council.
Nuclear Tesla Verdict & the “Full Self-Driving” Hustle By Michael Alkaraki February 2026 The number of people who have been injured due to Tesla's alleged self-driving cars is increasing; however, Tesla is doubling down that user is to blame, not the faulty Tesla feature.