Aleksey Shtivelman, an International Litigation & Arbitration partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP outlines a major legal and regulatory shift in the U.S. nuclear energy sector in his latest article, "Lawsuit, Exec. Orders Should Boost Small Modular Reactors,” published by Law360.
The shift, in particular, is in regard to Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) – compact, factory-built reactors that offer a safer, cleaner, and more flexible energy alternative to traditional nuclear plants. SMRs may benefit from distinct advantages, from a legal standpoint, and are poised to become a core part of America’s energy infrastructure.
Aleksey explains how a combination of legal challenges against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and definitive executive orders concerning nuclear power signals the start of a new regulatory era where the focus shifts from whether SMRs are feasible to how quickly and under what rules they will be deployed. The article frames this moment as a turning point for nuclear modernization in the U.S.
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About Aleksey Shtivelman
Aleksey Shtivelman is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the International Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group. As a native Russian speaker and fluent in Spanish, Aleksey has successfully resolved high-stakes legal disputes for foreign and domestic clients doing business in many jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.