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February 19, 2026
Investment Firm Denied CNA Defense From Competitor

A CNA Financial Corp. unit has no duty to defend an investment firm from suits alleging it stole a competitor's employees and solicited its investors, a Connecticut federal judge said Thursday, ruling any claims that would have triggered that duty predated the policy period.
February 19, 2026
Conn. Medical Office Faces 3 'Insomnia' Data Breach Suits

A Connecticut medical practice failed to secure its patients' and employees' private information ahead of a ransomware attack that likely affected thousands of people, then flouted its duty to provide the victims with proper notice, according to three proposed class actions filed in the past week.
February 19, 2026
Feds Say Miles Guo Can't Dodge $1.3B Fraud Forfeiture

Federal prosecutors say bankrupt Chinese exile Miles Guo waived any chance to object to a $1.3 billion preliminary order of forfeiture by waiting six months to object, urging a New York federal judge to reject the convicted fraudster's attempt to contest the order.
February 19, 2026
Energy Startup Targets Binance, Banks In Loan Fraud Claims

Connecticut-based clean energy startup Palm Energy Systems LLC has filed a racketeering lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings Ltd., its once-imprisoned former CEO Changpeng Zhao and two banks, alleging they either enabled or failed to stop a cash and Bitcoin financing fraud scheme that drained $400,000 from its accounts.
February 19, 2026
Doc Fight Delays Trial In $22M McCarter & English Loan Suit

The delayed disclosure of thousands of documents has created "a lot of prejudice" against McCarter & English as it fights a $22.5 million professional malpractice lawsuit, and the impending trial must be pushed back again, a Connecticut state judge said Thursday.
February 18, 2026
2nd Circ. Won't Stay Judge's Halt Of Syria TPS Termination

A Second Circuit panel has denied the Trump administration's request to stay a district court order postponing the termination of temporary protected status for Syria, holding that the federal government isn't likely to win on appeal.
February 18, 2026
McCarter & English Seeks Delay, Toss Of $22M Ethics Case

McCarter & English LLP doubled down on its bid to sink a $22.3 million professional negligence lawsuit by two insurance companies, arguing document production delays warrant nonsuit and that the court should, at the very least, push back a March trial date approaching in the case.
February 18, 2026
Conn. Justice Tackles Precedent, AI In Renomination Hearing

Answering a question about abortion rights during a renomination hearing Wednesday, a cautious Connecticut Supreme Court justice said courts must be mindful when overruling past decisions, questioning whether the doctrine of stare decisis, or allowing past opinions to stand, could become "not much of a doctrine at all."
February 18, 2026
2nd Circ. Says No Pension Bill For Bus Co. After Union Switch

The Second Circuit on Wednesday backed a ruling that cut a school bus company's pension withdrawal liability to zero, siding with the company's interpretation that federal benefits law entitled it to a discount on what was owed when its employees switched from one union to another.
February 18, 2026
Conn. Doctor Accused Of Taking Patient Data Must Pay $509K

An obstetrician-gynecologist must pay about $509,000 to her former practice, which is suing her for allegedly pilfering its patients and trade secrets, after a Connecticut state judge confirmed an arbitration award against her that arose from her own accusations of unpaid compensation.
February 18, 2026
Talc Lawsuits Force Mining Co. Into Ch. 11 With Sale Plan

Vanderbilt Minerals, which mines and processes clay and other materials, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing an increase in lawsuits over alleged cancer-causing asbestos in its products.
February 18, 2026
Talc Claimants Tell 2nd Circ. Revlon Must Allow Late Claims

A group of talc liability claimants on Wednesday asked the Second Circuit to find reorganized cosmetics company Revlon has to pay out for their injury claims despite those claims being filed past the deadline in the company's Chapter 11 case.
February 18, 2026
States, Unions Urge DC Circ. To Block Haiti TPS Termination

California-led states and a coalition of unions urged the D.C. Circuit to deny the Trump administration's push to end temporary protected status for Haiti during an ongoing legal challenge, arguing it would harm families, communities and the economy.
February 17, 2026
FTC, States Urged To Halt Meta's Plan For Face ID In Glasses

A consumer advocacy group is pushing the Federal Trade Commission and nearly a dozen state enforcers to shut down Meta's reported plans to add facial recognition capabilities to its smart glasses, arguing that the feature would pose "a grave risk to privacy, safety and civil liberties."
February 17, 2026
States Hit Discovery Roadblocks In HPE Merger Fight With DOJ

A California federal judge mostly sided with the Justice Department on Tuesday on the latest discovery disputes in state attorneys general's challenge to a DOJ settlement greenlighting Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion Juniper acquisition, ruling that HPE doesn’t need to reveal who's bidding for divested assets, and refusing to delay deadlines.
February 17, 2026
Unilever's Deal Over Benzene Allegations Hits Speed Bump

A Connecticut federal judge on Tuesday declined to grant preliminary approval to a proposed $3.6 million class action settlement with Unilever to end claims that certain aerosol dry shampoo propellants contained benzene, saying the settlement class is too broad and that the covered time period goes back too far.
February 17, 2026
Judge Rips Drugmakers' Borderline 'Disingenuous' Appeal Bid

A Connecticut federal judge has rejected generic-drug makers' request for a quick appeal of his ruling denying them summary judgment on states' claims they engaged in an "overarching conspiracy" to fix prices, slamming the request for being borderline "disingenuous," mischaracterizing his reasoning and ignoring direct evidence of alleged wrongdoing.
February 17, 2026
Post U May Be Owed Billions In IP Damages, Jury Told

The company behind academic file sharing website Course Hero could owe Post University billions of dollars in damages for infringing the copyrights of nearly 2,200 learning documents, a federal jury in Hartford, Connecticut, heard Tuesday during opening statements in a trial five years in the making.
February 17, 2026
Immigration Judge Halts Student's Deportation Over Speech

An immigration judge has ended the Trump administration's attempt to deport Columbia University student and green card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, dinging the government for failing to authenticate evidence that he's removable for threatening U.S. foreign policy goals.
February 17, 2026
Kirkland, Wachtell Lipton Steer Xerox $450M Venture With TPG

Xerox, represented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, announced Tuesday that it has created an intellectual property licensing joint venture with global alternative asset management firm TPG, advised by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, to strengthen the workplace technology company's balance sheet.
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
Conn. Judge Says Attys 'Unprepared' At Pretrial Conference

A Connecticut state judge on Tuesday chastised the parties in a medical malpractice case where the plaintiffs have sought more than $12 million, saying they were "completely unprepared" and "utterly ignored" a previous scheduling order.
February 17, 2026
Conn. Justices Reject Self-Defense Claims In Gun Death Case

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in an opinion published Tuesday that a man cannot have his intentional-manslaughter conviction overturned, after a jury sided with prosecutors in finding his self-defense claims were disqualified under state law.
February 17, 2026
Bayer AG Unveils $7.3B Deal For Roundup Users

Bayer AG unit Monsanto has agreed to pay up to $7.25 billion over as many as 21 years to resolve current and future claims that exposure to the weed killer Roundup caused non‑Hodgkin lymphoma, under a proposed nationwide class settlement filed Tuesday in Missouri state court in St. Louis.
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.

Expert Analysis

Why 'Baby Shark' Floundered In Foreign Service Waters

The Second Circuit recently ruled that the "Baby Shark" company couldn’t use email to serve alleged infringers based in China under an international agreement prohibiting such service, providing several important lessons for parties in actions involving defendants in jurisdictions unwilling or unable to effectuate efficient service, say attorneys at Greenspoon Marder.
Series

Muay Thai Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Muay Thai kickboxing has taught me that in order to win, one must stick to one's game plan and adapt under pressure, just as when facing challenges by opposing counsel or judges, says Mark Schork at Feldman Shepherd.
Series

Law School's Missed Lessons: Intentional Career-Building

A successful legal career is built through intention: understanding expectations, assessing strengths honestly and proactively seeking opportunities to grow and cultivating relationships that support your development, say Erika Drous and Hillary Mann at Morrison Foerster.
How Shareholder Activism Fared In 2025

2025 was a turbulent yet transformative year in shareholder activism, and there are several key takeaways to help companies prepare for a 2026 that is shaping up to be even more lively, including increased focus on retail investors and the use of social media as a tool, say attorneys at Sidley.
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.
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.
The Major Securities Litigation Rulings And Trends Of 2025

The past 12 months saw increased regulator focus on disclosures concerning artificial intelligence, signs of growing judicial scrutiny at the class certification stage, and shifting regulatory priorities at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — all major developments that may significantly affect securities litigation strategy in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Debevoise.
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.
Series

Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.
2025 State AI Laws Expand Liability, Raise Insurance Risks

As 2025 nears its end, claims professionals should be aware of trends in state legislation addressing artificial intelligence use, as insurance claims based on some of these liability-expanding statutes are a certainty, say attorneys at Wiley.
Series

Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.
4 Privacy Trends This Year With Lessons For Companies

As organizations plan for ongoing privacy law changes, 2025 trends that include a shift of activity from the federal to the state level mean companies should take an adaptive and principle-based approach to privacy programs rather than trying to memorize constantly changing laws, say attorneys at Sheppard Mullin.
Opinion

A Uniform Federal Rule Would Curb Gen AI Missteps In Court

To address the patchwork of courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence, curbing abuses and relieving the burden on judges, the federal judiciary should consider amending its civil procedure rules to require litigants to certify they’ve reviewed legal filings for accuracy, say attorneys at Shook Hardy.