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  • April 24, 2026

    9th Circ. Won't Renew Wash. Developer's Suit Against County

    A Ninth Circuit panel declined Friday to resurrect a Washington developer's lawsuit accusing Whatcom County officials of violating its constitutional rights by scaling back a housing development plan, concluding that the firm hasn't shown a protected stake in the property that it offloaded during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

  • April 24, 2026

    Shipbuilders Lose Bid To Block New Plaintiff In No-Poach Suit

    A Virginia federal judge has cleared the way for a new plaintiff to enter a putative class action accusing major shipbuilders of using "no-poach" agreements to suppress wages for engineers and architects, upholding a magistrate judge's ruling that granted the plaintiffs leave to amend their complaint.

  • April 24, 2026

    Mich. Town Settles Verizon's Suit Over Tower Permit Denial

    A Michigan town has settled a lawsuit alleging it unjustly blocked a proposed cell tower meant to improve Verizon service in the area, according to a dismissal order filed in federal court.

  • April 24, 2026

    Fed Bill Targets Colo. Tribal Water Backlog With $10M Boost

    A coalition of Colorado federal lawmakers introduced legislation this week that will prioritize drinking water projects for tribal communities in the Upper Colorado River Basin by increasing funding for programs by $10 million annually.

  • April 24, 2026

    What Cos. Must Know As Energy Star Shifts To DOE Oversight

    Congress saved the Energy Star program last year despite the Trump administration's attempt to defund it — but as its management shifts from one federal agency to another, industry participants need to track what's changing to stay abreast of compliance obligations, say attorneys at HWG.

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