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February 17, 2026
FCC Threatens To Nix Mich. Radio Licenses Over Unpaid Fees

The Federal Communications Commission said it will yank the licenses for seven Michigan radio stations if the company that holds the licenses fails to pay the regulatory fees it has been delinquent on for several years.
February 17, 2026
States Say FEMA Ignoring Disaster Mitigation Funding Order

Two months after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of a federal disaster mitigation program was illegal, the government has not shown any signs of restoring it, a coalition of states said Tuesday.
February 17, 2026
Coal Exec 'Had No Ability' To OK Paying Bribes, Jury Told

A former coal executive's defense in a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case could hinge on whether a jury believes a law professor's opinion that the Al Nasr Co. for Coke and Chemicals was officially owned by the Egyptian government and whether the executive "authorized" payments allegedly used to bribe Al Nasr officials, according to closing arguments in a federal trial Tuesday.
February 17, 2026
Aviation, Wireless Biz Work On 'Consensus' For C-Band

Federal aviation experts are working closely with the wireless industry to develop a "consensus framework" for next-generation aircraft safety gear to avoid congestion of 5G and flight signals in the C-band, a carriers' group says.
February 17, 2026
Boeing, Ex-CEO Escape Fund's 737 Max Fraud Suit

An Illinois federal judge on Tuesday tossed a securities fraud suit accusing Boeing of misrepresenting the safety of its 737 Max 8 jets after two deadly crashes overseas, saying a Massachusetts-based investment fund cannot pursue claims purportedly assigned to it by a defunct assignor.
February 17, 2026
Kalshi Wins Stay Of Mass. Injunction Amid Appeal

Massachusetts' intermediate-level appeals court on Tuesday granted prediction market Kalshi a reprieve from having to comply with an order blocking it from offering sports-related event contracts in the state, pending the outcome of an expedited appeal.
February 17, 2026
Gemini Parts Ways With CLO Amid Post-IPO Strategy Shift

Winklevoss-led crypto exchange Gemini Space Station Inc. on Tuesday promoted one of its lawyers to interim general counsel as it parted ways with its chief legal officer, just weeks after the platform said it would wind down some international operations and reduce its workforce.
February 17, 2026
Compliance Group Of The Year: Sidley

Sidley Austin LLP's regulatory and enforcement lawyers convinced the U.S. Department of Justice to do away with an independent compliance monitorship requirement in a settlement with U.S. Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilder Austal, earning the firm a spot as one of the 2025 Law360 Compliance Groups of the Year.
February 17, 2026
Sens. Concerned About Live Nation Case After DOJ 'Ousting'

A group of Senate Democrats is raising concerns about potential political influence at the U.S. Department of Justice, following the abrupt departure of the agency's top antitrust enforcer weeks before Live Nation is set to face trial in the government's monopolization case.
February 17, 2026
11th Circ. Urged To Affirm No Tax Refund For Fund Exec's Jet

A Florida federal court correctly denied a $1.9 million tax refund to a hedge fund manager who claimed a business deduction for wear and tear on his jet, the U.S. told the Eleventh Circuit, saying he made his argument for the tax break too late.
February 17, 2026
BBQ Co. ESOP Members Urge Trial Despite DOL's $15M Deal

A certified class of participants in a barbecue company's employee stock ownership program is seeking assurance that a $15 million settlement among the U.S. Department of Labor, the company's executives and the ESOP's caretaker won't affect a coming trial on the matter.
February 17, 2026
Volvo Faces Class Suit Claiming Unpaid Call Center Work

Volvo violated federal and state law by forcing customer service representatives to perform unpaid overtime work in order to be "phone ready" the moment their shifts began, a former employee said in a proposed class action filed in North Carolina federal court.
February 17, 2026
Home Health Co. Nurses Are Employees, Judge Rules

A home healthcare company misclassified its licensed practical nurses as independent contractors, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled in a suit brought by the U.S. Department of Labor, saying a jury should decide how much overtime the workers are owed.
February 17, 2026
AG Ends Pursuit Of RICO Case Against NJ Power Broker

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office said Tuesday that it will not take its criminal racketeering case against South Jersey power broker George E. Norcross III to the state high court, effectively ending its prosecution of him and his associates.
February 13, 2026
Novel Calif. Data Deletion Tool Off To Hot Start, Director Says

Despite a relatively quiet rollout, more than 170,000 California residents have signed up for a first-of-its-kind system that allows them to ask all registered data brokers to delete their personal information in a single request, positioning the tool as a strong model for other states similarly looking to boost consumer protections, the executive director of the state's privacy regulator told Law360.
February 13, 2026
States' Generic Drugs Antitrust Case Headed Toward Trial

A Connecticut federal judge has mostly refused to side with pharmaceutical companies facing states' generic drug price-fixing litigation against them, ruling that there are genuine disputes of material fact as to drug distribution chains and the states' antitrust standing and teeing up the case for trial.
February 13, 2026
'Acqui-Hires' In AI Drawing Antitrust Scrutiny, Tech Attys Say

Attorneys with Nvidia, Google and Uber took the stage at a conference hosted by Baker McKenzie to discuss emerging trends in antitrust enforcement, including how booming AI investment has produced new regulatory scrutiny of "acqui-hires," in which large companies acquire startups primarily to hire their teams.
February 13, 2026
FullBeauty Can't Nix Wash. Anti-Spam Suit As Unconstitutional

A Seattle federal judge rejected an apparel retailer's arguments that a Washington state anti-spam law is unconstitutional and preempted by federal law, ruling that a consumer's proposed class action against FullBeauty Brands can move forward.
February 13, 2026
Banking, Fintech Groups Clash Over OCC Trust Rule Update

Banking groups have warned the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that it's overstepping its authority with a proposal to update the scope of national trust company operations, while fintech groups that the rule change would ostensibly benefit have applauded the measure.
February 13, 2026
7th Circ. Forces Mercedes 3G Obsolescence Suit Into Arb.

Mercedes-Benz drivers who sued the automaker after its subscription-based roadside assistance and other features became obsolete will have to take their claims to arbitration, the Seventh Circuit ruled on Friday, saying the customers agreed to deal with disputes outside court.
February 13, 2026
FTC's Agent Probe Reveals Latest NCAA Growing Pains

The NCAA's decision to allow college athletes to earn marketing and advertising dollars has the organization preparing for yet another sea change: a potential heavier hand from the government in its effort to police predatory sports agents.
February 13, 2026
100% 'Buy America' Push May Stall EV Charging Supply Chain

A Trump administration proposal that only electric-vehicle charging stations built with 100% American-made components be eligible for federal funds would create compliance land mines and costly logjams in project planning, potentially stalling future investments in the U.S. electric-vehicle supply chain, many experts say.
February 13, 2026
Employment Authority: The EEOC's Law Firm DEI Probe Pivot

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends. Catch up this week with coverage on what experts make of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's admission that its requests for law firm diversity data were not mandatory, how a recent union contract with Volkswagen impacts a southern auto plant organizing push, and why confusion is plaguing federal contract workers' minimum wage rates.
February 13, 2026
State AGs Back Senate's Version Of Kids Online Safety Act

Forty state attorneys general have joined in urging Congress to support the U.S. Senate's version of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, a measure that would require online platforms to default to their most protective settings for children.
February 13, 2026
Senate Leaders Agree To Bipartisan Satellite License Plan

Senate commerce committee Republicans and Democrats have come together to make some changes to a bill that would speed up the review of satellite applications, allowing it to advance out of the committee and head to the Senate floor.

Expert Analysis

Preparing For Congressional Investigations In A Midterm Year

2026 will be a consequential year for congressional oversight as the upcoming midterm elections may yield bolder investigations and more aggressive state attorneys general coalitions, so companies should consider adopting risk management measures to get ahead of potential changes, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
Key Trends Shaping ESG And Sustainability Law In 2026

2025 saw a chaotic regulatory landscape and novel litigation around environmental, social and governance issues and sustainability — and 2026, while perhaps more predictable, will likely be no less challenging, with more lawsuits and a regulatory tug-of-war complicating compliance for global companies, say attorneys at Crowell.
How Bank M&A Prospects Brightened In 2025

Even with less-than-ideal macroeconomic conditions in 2025, federal banking regulators' shift away from procedural concerns to focus more on core financial risks boosted M&A in several key ways, including shorter review timelines and increased interest in de novo charters, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.
3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

Pending federal appellate cases suggest that 2026 will be a significant year for securities litigation, with long-standing debates about class certification, new questions about the risks and value of artificial intelligence features, and private plaintiffs' growing role in cryptocurrency enforcement likely to be major themes, say attorneys at Willkie.
For Data Centers, Both Hyperscale And Edge Are Key In 2026

Recent trends in development of data centers highlight the importance of proactive attention to the zoning, permitting, interconnection and contractual issues associated with both hyperscale and edge facilities, in order to position projects for responsible growth in 2026 and protect their long-term value amid rapid technological and regulatory change, say attorneys at Sidley.
5 Tariff And Trade Developments To Watch In 2026

A new trade landscape emerged in 2025, the contours of which will be further defined by developments that will merit close attention this year, including a key ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, says Ted Posner at Baker Botts.
What 2025 Enforcement Actions Show About FERC's Priorities

A review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's 2025 enforcement record suggests that this year, the commission will persist in holding market participants to their commitments, and continue active market surveillance and close cooperation with market monitors, says Ruta Skucas at Crowell & Moring.
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.