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February 02, 2026
Trump Admin's Bid To End Haitian Protections Paused
A D.C. federal judge on Monday postponed the Trump administration's termination of temporary protected status for Haitians, saying five Haitian nationals who sued the administration are likely to succeed in showing that the termination is unlawful.
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February 02, 2026
'Doesn't Make Sense': DOJ Irks Judge In Merger Fight With AGs
A California federal judge said Monday that the U.S. Department of Justice must hand over certain discovery materials to Democratic attorneys general challenging the DOJ's controversial settlement greenlighting the $14 billion merger of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks, telling the DOJ that its argument that discussions of alternative remedies are shielded from discovery "doesn't make sense."
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February 02, 2026
Conn. Justice Says Police Messed Up Warrant In Murder Case
When police investigating a 2017 murder in Connecticut drafted a warrant for the suspect's cellphone data, they "messed it up" by failing to specify the relevant time zone, a state Supreme Court justice said Monday as the defense sought to shield the information under an expanded constitutional privacy right.
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February 02, 2026
2nd Circ. Partially Revives Suit Over NY Foster Care Rules
A group of New York City children who were taken from their parents and placed into foster care have standing to challenge the legality of state rules preventing them from being placed with relatives with criminal histories, a Second Circuit panel determined on Monday.
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February 02, 2026
1st Circ. Judge Wary Of Boston Bid To Revive PBM Opioid Suit
The city of Boston faced pushback from a First Circuit judge on Monday as it argued it didn't miss its window to sue pharmacy benefit managers for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic.
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February 02, 2026
Plaintiff Pulls Data Breach Claims Against Brown Paindiris
The last remaining plaintiff in a proposed class action against Brown Paindiris & Scott LLP over a 2023 data breach and the law firm's response to it filed for voluntary dismissal Friday in Connecticut federal court.
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February 02, 2026
Bausch, Lannett To Pay $17.9M In Drug Price-Fixing Deal
Lannett Company Inc., Bausch Health US LLC and Bausch Health America Inc. will pay $17.85 million to settle allegations by 48 states and territories that they conspired to fix prices for generic drugs, according to a motion filed Monday seeking preliminary approval of the deal.
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February 02, 2026
Oil Trader Wants Prison Date Delayed Over $1.7M Forfeiture
A Connecticut oil trader convicted of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has asked to postpone his date to report to prison by two months, saying he "needs additional time to put his financial affairs in order" so he can pay a $1.7 million forfeiture plus an additional $300,000 fine.
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January 30, 2026
Conn. Justices Free Calif. Woman From Tax Bank Seizure
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Friday that a tax collector cannot recover a shuttered company's debts from a California woman's personal bank accounts, saying the case presented an issue of first impression that has "vexed legal scholars" and "spawned a split of authority" among and within federal and state courts.
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January 30, 2026
Real Estate Recap: Build-To-Rent, Apollo, Boston
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including takeaways for the build-to-rent sector following a recent executive order on Wall Street investment in the single-family market, Apollo REIT's $9 billion portfolio sale, and a view of Boston from the chair of a BigLaw real estate practice.
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January 30, 2026
2nd Circ. Affirms $2.8M Award In Ex-NFL Player's PPE Suit
The Second Circuit declined Friday to let a New York real estate attorney escape from a roughly $2.8 million arbitration award to a former NFL linebacker after a deal to purchase and distribute medical gloves went sour, holding that the arbitrator did not exceed her authority or botch the process.
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January 30, 2026
Live Nation Plaintiff States Fight Plan To Stay Antitrust Claims
Nearly three dozen states accusing Live Nation of stifling competition in the live entertainment industry urged a New York federal judge not to pause their state-law claims in order to focus on federal law, arguing that handling all claims at once "will be the most efficient approach."
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January 30, 2026
Drugmakers Ask To Appeal Overarching Conspiracy Claim
A group of pharmaceutical companies that failed to secure a pretrial win on an overarching conspiracy claim in a sprawling generic-drug antitrust enforcement action is asking a Connecticut federal judge to let them seek Second Circuit review, saying the ruling raises a novel legal issue.
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January 30, 2026
Snoop Dogg's Ice Cream Co. Wants To Mediate 'Swizzle' Claim
The rapper Snoop Dogg's ice cream company and multiple Edible Arrangements entities have asked a Connecticut federal court to send their trademark dispute over use of the word "Swizzle" to a magistrate judge for mediation and pause all deadlines in the case until that process is complete.
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January 30, 2026
Drug Cos. Want Rethink Of DQ Bid Targeting Ex-Prosecutor
More than two dozen pharmaceutical companies accused of fixing generic-drug prices have again asked a Pennsylvania federal judge to disqualify a former Connecticut assistant attorney general now in private practice from representing insurers Humana Inc. and Molina Healthcare Inc. in a sprawling multidistrict litigation proceeding.
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January 30, 2026
AstraZeneca Beats FMLA Suit After Ex-Worker Went Silent
AstraZeneca won't have to face a former employee's lawsuit alleging the pharmaceutical giant fired him for taking medical leave to address his gastrointestinal illness, a Connecticut federal judge ruled, saying he failed to respond to discovery and motions and ignored court orders.
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January 29, 2026
Fed's Master Account Stance Goes Too Far, 2nd Circ. Told
The Federal Reserve's claim of broad discretion to cut financial institutions off from master accounts could turn these U.S. payment system gateways into potential tools of partisan warfare, an attorney for a Puerto Rico bank told a Second Circuit panel Thursday.
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January 29, 2026
Conn. Drug Price Cap Survives Distributor Challenge, For Now
The Second Circuit has declined a bid to immediately block the state of Connecticut from enforcing a cap on generic and off-patent drug prices while the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, a collection of wholesale distributors, challenges the new law.
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January 29, 2026
Conn. Cinches Consumer Safeguards In $34.5B Cox-Charter Deal
Connecticut officials have secured "major consumer protections" as Charter Communications Inc. seeks to acquire Cox Communications in a $34.5 billion deal, as well as a commitment to keep a corporate office in Stamford, according to the state attorney general's office.
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January 29, 2026
2nd Circ. Backs Rental Assistance, Medicaid Fraud Conviction
The Second Circuit has upheld the conviction of a New York City man who was sentenced to 70 months in prison for running a more than $1.8 million rental assistance and Medicaid fraud scheme.
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January 29, 2026
Conn. Firms Settle $1.3M Fee Split Suit
Just ahead of a trial that was scheduled to start next week, two Connecticut law firms have resolved their dispute over how to split $4 million in legal fees stemming from a $12 million child abuse settlement against the state's Department of Children and Families.
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January 29, 2026
Troubled Apt. Co-Op Can Borrow $6M From Connecticut
The receiver overseeing the finances of the 924-unit Success Village Apartments can close on a $6 million loan from the Connecticut Department of Housing to clear tax and utility liens from the troubled co-op, a state court judge has ruled.
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January 29, 2026
Feds Eye Default Forfeiture In $1.2M Crypto Scam Claims
Federal authorities have asked a Connecticut federal judge to issue a default judgment and forfeiture decree against Tether cryptocurrency wallets tied to an alleged $1.2 million artificial intelligence trading fraud scheme.
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January 28, 2026
Asset Co. Slams Conn. Insurance Chief's Plan For Liquidation
An asset management company asked a Connecticut state court for permission to intervene in the insurance commissioner's rehabilitation of struggling insurer PHL Variable Insurance Co., saying the commissioner's "surprise" plan to pursue liquidation will be disastrous for universal life policyholders that are over a $300,000 cap on death benefits.
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January 28, 2026
7th Circ. Weighs 'Unprecedented' Clearview AI Privacy Deal
The Seventh Circuit on Wednesday raised misgivings about a novel settlement ending multidistrict litigation over Clearview AI's collection of biometric data online, pressing an attorney for those objecting to the deal to offer alternatives they'd deem fair, given the risk of the company going bankrupt and class members receiving no payout at all.
Expert Analysis
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Key False Claims Act Trends From The Last Year
The False Claims Act remains a powerful enforcement tool after some record verdicts and settlements in 2025, and while traditional fraud areas remain a priority, new initiatives are raising questions about its expanding application, says Veronica Nannis at Joseph Greenwald.
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Series
Hosting Exchange Students Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Opening my home to foreign exchange students makes me a better lawyer not just because prioritizing visiting high schoolers forces me to hone my organization and time management skills but also because sharing the study-abroad experience with newcomers and locals reconnects me to my community, says Alison Lippa at Nicolaides Fink.
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How A 1947 Tugboat Ruling May Shape Work Product In AI Era
Rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence test work-product principles first articulated in the U.S. Supreme Court’s nearly 80-year-old Hickman v. Taylor decision, as courts and ethics bodies confront whether disclosure of attorneys’ AI prompts and outputs would reveal their thought processes, say Larry Silver and Sasha Burton at Langsam Stevens.
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Navigating Privilege Law Patchwork In Dual-Purpose Comms
Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to resolve a circuit split in In re: Grand Jury, federal courts remain split as to when attorney-client privilege applies to dual-purpose legal and business communications, and understanding the fragmented landscape is essential for managing risks, say attorneys at Covington.
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5 Advertising Law Trends That Will Shape 2026
The legal landscape for advertisers will grow only more complex this year, with ongoing trends including a federal regulatory retreat, more aggressive action by the states, a focus on child privacy and expanded scrutiny of "natural" claims, say attorneys at Reed Smith.
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Series
Fly-Fishing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Much like skilled attorneys, the best anglers prize preparation, presentation and patience while respecting their adversaries — both human and trout, says Rob Braverman at Braverman Greenspun.
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4 Ways GCs Can Manage Growing Service Of Process Volume
As automation and arbitration increase the volume of legal filings, in-house counsel must build scalable service of process systems that strengthen corporate governance and manage risk in real time, says Paul Mathews at Corporation Service Co.
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Series
The Law Firm Merger Diaries: Forming Measurable Ties
Relationship-building should begin as early as possible in a law firm merger, as intentional pathways to bringing people together drive collaboration, positive client response, engagements and growth, says Amie Colby at Troutman.
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5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2026 And Beyond
2026 will likely be shaped by issues ranging from artificial intelligence regulatory turbulence to potential evidence rule changes, and e-discovery professionals will need to understand how to effectively guide the responsible and defensible adoption of emerging tools, while also ensuring effective safeguards, say attorneys at Littler.
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2026 State AI Bills That Could Expand Liability, Insurance Risk
State bills legislating artificial intelligence that are expected to pass in 2026 will reshape the liability landscape for all companies incorporating AI solutions into their business operations, as any novel private rights of action authorized under AI-related statutes signal expanding exposures, say attorneys at Wiley.
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Judges On AI: How Courts Can Boost Access To Justice
Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Samuel A. Thumma writes that generative artificial intelligence tools offer a profound opportunity to enhance access to justice and engender public confidence in courts’ use of technology, and judges can seize this opportunity in five key ways.
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Opinion
The Case For Emulating, Not Dividing, The Ninth Circuit
Champions for improved judicial administration should reject the unfounded criticisms driving recent Senate proposals to divide the Ninth Circuit and instead seek to replicate the court's unique strengths and successes, says Ninth Circuit Judge J. Clifford Wallace.
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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.
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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.
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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.