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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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<strong>Thompson Hine's Tanya Nesbitt and Jennifer Kendal authored the article "Data Center Developer Lessons From Maine's Vetoed Ban," published in <em>Law360 </em>on May 20, 2026.</strong>

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The article examines Maine Governor Janet Mills' veto of L.D. 307, which would have made Maine the first state to impose a statewide moratorium on data center development, and explores the broader national trend of increasing regulatory scrutiny facing the industry. With moratorium bills proliferating across more than a dozen states and over 300 data center-related bills filed nationwide, Nesbitt and Kendal outline key takeaways for developers — including the importance of community engagement, brownfield redevelopment strategies, and preparing for evolving environmental and energy regulatory frameworks.

Data Center Developer Lessons From Maine’s Vetoed Ban

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