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February 27, 2026
Kroger, Albertsons Must Pay AG Legal Fees After Merger Halt
Kroger and Albertsons must pay legal fees to the state attorneys general who challenged the grocery chains' now-scrapped $24.6 billion merger, an Oregon federal judge ruled Friday, denying the companies' argument that the court's temporary injunction in the case wasn't sufficient for the states to win back costs.
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February 27, 2026
Exxon's Bid To Pause Tribes' Climate Suit Met With Skepticism
A Washington state judge expressed reluctance on Friday to grant Exxon and other oil giants' request to pause two tribal lawsuits alleging a decades-long campaign to downplay the harm of fossil fuels until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on the viability of climate torts in a Colorado case.
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February 27, 2026
Real Estate Recap: Tariff Twist, EB-5 Chatter, Clean Air Clarity
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including real estate attorney reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down certain tariffs, the EB-5 scene as deadlines loom and one BigLaw leader's insights into the potential overhaul of a key regulatory definition under the Clean Air Act.
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February 27, 2026
Wash. Whole Foods Workers Didn't Get Breaks, Suit Alleges
Whole Foods employees in Washington state frequently work through lunch and don't get to take the rest breaks they're entitled to, a new proposed class action in Washington state court alleges, looking to hold the company liable for wage and hour law violations.
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February 27, 2026
Washington 'Millionaires Tax' Clears House Panel With Tweaks
A proposal for a nearly 10% tax on income above $1 million cleared the Washington State House of Representatives' Finance Committee on Friday, with members opting for a few changes but rejecting a proposed amendment that would have required voter approval.
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