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February 23, 2026
Chemical Co. PQ Contaminated Port Of Tacoma, Suit Says

The Port of Tacoma has sued Pennsylvania chemical company PQ LLC for millions of dollars in cleanup costs, going to Washington federal court to hold the business liable for contamination from a now-shuttered manufacturing and processing plant.
February 23, 2026
Fed Defends Ex-Wells Fargo Exec's Golden Parachute Denial

The Federal Reserve urged a California federal court to uphold its denial of a former Wells Fargo anti-money laundering executive's bid for a "golden parachute" payout of over $450,000, arguing he was found responsible for significant problems that led to a consent order for the bank a decade ago.
February 23, 2026
1st Circ. Says Gov't Challenge To Due Process Order Can Wait

The Trump administration's challenge to an already-stayed Massachusetts district judge's order requiring notice and due process for noncitizens facing removal to countries where they have no prior ties was terminated by the First Circuit on Friday, with the court saying it makes more sense to wait for an appeal based on the merits of the case.
February 23, 2026
FTC, DOJ Mulling New Competitor Collaboration Guidelines

The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission said Monday that enforcers are planning to issue new antitrust guidelines for collaborations among competitors after the previous administration pulled guidance that had been in place for more than 20 years.
February 23, 2026
American Airlines' Contract Battle With JetBlue Stays In Texas

The Texas Business Court has denied a bid by JetBlue to escape a lawsuit alleging the airline neglected to pay American Airlines money it owed as a part of a profit-sharing agreement, finding the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.
February 23, 2026
Calif. Cities Sue Feds Over Grant Conditions Tied To DEI

Several cities and counties in California and Oregon have sued the federal government in California federal court, alleging the Trump administration is conditioning federal grants on recipients abandoning the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion or "gender ideology," which could leave them with the untenable choice of forgoing critical funds.
February 23, 2026
FINRA Eyes Looser Broker Communication Rules

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has proposed allowing broker-dealers to provide the public with information about the projected financial performance of a security or securities portfolio, revisiting a rulemaking initiative that has sat stale for the past two years.
February 23, 2026
Tribe Says Poll Shows Ariz. Voters Oppose Copper Mine

The San Carlos Apache Tribe says a poll released by the Center for Biological Diversity shows that Arizona voters oppose Resolution Copper Mining LLC's proposed mine, which would transfer approximately 2,500 acres within the state's Tonto National Forest to the company.
February 23, 2026
Wolverine Says Michigan's PFAS Demands Exceed Settlement

Wolverine World Wide has asked a federal judge to resolve a disagreement with Michigan environmental officials over the scope of one of its obligations stemming from a settlement resolving the shoemaker's liability for so-called forever chemicals.
February 23, 2026
SEC Says PPE Distributor Fabricated Pandemic-Era Deal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a suit Monday accusing the CEO and consultant of a consumer goods company of artificially inflating the company's share price by nearly 200% by disseminating a false press release touting $10 million in orders for health supplies at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 23, 2026
Crypto.com Says OCC Gave Initial OK To Trust Charter Bid

Crypto.com announced Monday that it's the latest crypto-focused firm to receive a conditional approval for a national trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, clearing the way for its Crypto.com National Trust Bank to offer expanded crypto custody services and trade settlement.
February 23, 2026
Xcel Energy Will Replace Utility Poles After Historic Wildfire

Xcel Energy has agreed to replace damaged and dilapidated utility poles to settle Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's suit accusing the energy company of causing the largest wildfire in recorded Texas history.
February 23, 2026
NJ Justices Say Persistent Offender Law Needs Update

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Monday that a judge's factfinding under the state's persistent-offender statute violated U.S. Supreme Court precedent but amounted to harmless error, reinstating a 42‑year sentence for sexual assault and urging lawmakers to rewrite the statute.
February 23, 2026
Feds Look To Nix Tribes' $23B Boarding School Dispute

The Interior Department is seeking to dismiss a proposed class action that would require the U.S. to account for how much of an estimated $23 billion spent on past Indian boarding school programs was tribal money, saying there is no law that requires it to undertake such an effort.
February 23, 2026
Senate Dems Aim To Require Refunds Of Illegal Trump Tariffs

Senate Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation Monday to require the federal government to issue refunds to importers for duties paid that were imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling deeming those measures unlawful.
February 23, 2026
Live Nation Wants To Appeal DOJ Antitrust Case Now

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. is asking a New York federal court for permission to immediately appeal last week's ruling that teed up several claims for trial early next month in the monopolization case being brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and state enforcers.
February 23, 2026
Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Legal fee feuds, noncompete pact breach fights and post-closing "earnout" battles piled up in Delaware's equity and commercial law venues last week, with top jurists briefing lawmakers on efforts to better manage crowded dockets and expanded benches.
February 23, 2026
JPMorgan Asks To Send Trump's $5B Debanking Suit To NY

JPMorgan Chase has formally requested to move President Donald Trump's $5 billion debanking lawsuit from Florida to New York federal court, arguing that the terms governing the president's now-closed accounts require the case to be litigated there.
February 23, 2026
Tenant Screener Didn't Hinder Disabled Man, 2nd Circ. Says

A company that screens potential tenants' criminal and credit histories on behalf of landlords cannot be held liable under the Fair Housing Act for blocking a disabled man from moving in with his mother because it did not actually make the housing decision, a Second Circuit panel held in a precedent-setting opinion.
February 23, 2026
4th Circ. Reverses $57K Atty Sanction In Engineer's Bias Suit

The attorney representing an Arab American worker in a civil rights retaliation suit against an engineering firm had legitimate grounds for opposing the firm's motion for an early win, the Fourth Circuit has determined, scrapping a $57,015 sanction a federal district judge imposed for allegedly dragging out the case.
February 23, 2026
Debt Services Firm Challenges Connecticut Banking Penalties

An Illinois company that provides administrative services to debt adjusters has sued the Connecticut Department of Banking, challenging an administrative order to make restitution to Constitution State customers and potentially pay up to $100,000 for each alleged violation of debt adjustment and money transmission licensing rules.
February 23, 2026
Wash. Ranch Asks High Court To Undo Tribal Immunity Order

A Washington cattle ranch is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an order that dismissed its challenge over rights to a parcel of land along the Stillaguamish River, arguing that the immovable-property rule's application to tribal sovereign immunity is an issue of federal law that should be settled.
February 23, 2026
Justices Won't Review Religious Group's Bid Against IRS Lien

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to review a religious organization's constitutional challenge against the Internal Revenue Service over a lien on church property to collect taxes owed by the group's bankrupt founder and her family.
February 23, 2026
Justices Reject Boeing Bid To Weigh Union's 737 Max Suit

Boeing lost its bid to escape a Southwest Airlines pilot union's claims that it offered false assurances about the safety of the 737 Max airplane during contract negotiations, with the U.S. Supreme Court saying Monday that it won't review the Texas Supreme Court's decision to allow the suit.
February 23, 2026
IRS Updates Timeline On Retirement Plan Min. Distributions

The Internal Revenue Service updated its guidance Monday on the timing of required minimum distributions from several types of individual retirement accounts that were amended by a 2022 retirement savings law.

Expert Analysis

Employment Immigration Trends And Challenges For 2026

U.S. companies competing for global talent should brace for a turbulent 2026, with greater compliance burdens, higher costs and the probability of workforce disruptions at every stage of the immigration process, from visa petitions to work authorization renewals, say attorneys at Duane Morris.
Funding Haze And Deregulatory Pursuits: The CFPB In 2026

In 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau did not seek additional funding from the Federal Reserve and unwound the legacy of former bureau leadership, and this year will bring further efforts to rescind or rewrite bureau regulations, as well as a changed tone to supervision efforts, say attorneys at Covington.
4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.
Top 10 Employer Resolutions For 2026

Heightened regulatory attention, shifting enforcement priorities and increased litigation risk mean that routine workplace decisions in 2026 will require greater discipline and foresight, including in relation to bias and inclusion training, employee resource groups, employee speech, immigration compliance, workplace accommodations, and shadow artificial intelligence, say attorneys at Krevolin & Horst.
Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.
Regulatory Rollback And Lingering Limbo: The CFPB In 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has implemented significant changes since President Donald Trump took office in January, including dismissing actions with prejudice, withdrawing guidance and rescinding rules, casting the bureau in uncertain light heading into 2026, say attorneys at Mayer Brown.
Nuclear Power Pitfalls And Opportunities To Watch For In 2026

Shepherding nuclear power projects to completion requires navigating more risks and obligations than almost any other infrastructure undertaking, but with the right strategies, states, developers, vendors and contractors can overcome these hurdles in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Squire Patton.
2025 Calif. Banking Oversight Centered On Consumer Issues

The combination of statutory reform, registration mandates and enforcement activity in 2025 signals that California's financial regulatory landscape is focused on consumer protection, particularly in the areas of crypto kiosk fee practices, earned wage access providers and elder fraud, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.
A 6th Circ. Snapshot: 3 Cases That Defined 2025

With more than a thousand opinions issued this year, three rulings from the Sixth Circuit stood out for the impact they'll have on the practice of civil procedure, including a net neutrality decision, a class certification standards ruling and an opinion about vulgarity in school, say attorneys at Ice Miller.
Sports Gambling Scrutiny Expands Risks For Teams, Leagues

The Minnesota attorney general recently sent warning letters to 14 website operators for offering what the state considers illegal online gambling, demonstrating why the sports industry, including teams and leagues, should ask critical questions about organizational compliance, internal controls and potential criminal liability, say attorneys at Stinson.
The CFTC's Road Ahead Under Newly Confirmed Chair

Michael Selig's Dec. 18 confirmation as U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair comes at a critical juncture, as the agency is poised to gain oversight over the crypto industry and increase its jurisdictional mandate covering prediction markets, says Elizabeth Lan Davis at Davis Wright.
How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.
5 Lender Strategies When A Commercial Borrower Defaults

With an estimated $2 trillion in commercial real estate loans set to mature by 2027, now is an opportune time for lenders to review practices on both the front and back ends, and understand the full range of options available in the event of a default, says Keith Mundrick at Amundsen Davis.
SEC Rulemaking Radar: A Reset, A Shift And A Preview Of '26

With major proposals withdrawn and new priorities emerging, forthcoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposals in 2026 will look to reshape how digital assets are regulated, recalibrate market structure and simplify how small companies go public, says Christopher Grobbel at Goodwin.
Changes In Crypto, Cybersecurity Defined NY Banking In 2025

The major takeaways from 2025 in New York banking policy involve updated guidance, regulations and requirements primarily affecting innovation and digital banking, in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual currencies, and buy now, pay later programs, say attorneys at Steptoe.