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March 30, 2026
Digital Equity Suit May Be Delayed During Climate Case

A D.C. federal judge will consider delaying arguments in a suit against the Trump administration for gutting the Digital Equity Act while a D.C. Circuit challenge to cuts to environmental grant programs plays out.
March 30, 2026
Foreseeability 'Tricky' For Yale Doc's 1981 Act, Court Told

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. on Monday asked a Connecticut state judge to strike seven of 10 counts from a lawsuit accusing a doctor of using his own sperm to impregnate a fertility patient, saying it was not foreseeable in 1981 that technology might some day reveal the doctor's actions.
March 30, 2026
Non-Wash. Landlords Escape Yardi Rent-Fixing Case

A Washington federal judge on Monday tossed antitrust class action claims lodged against out-of-state multifamily landlords that were accused of running a rent price-fixing scheme that used property management software company Yardi Systems' technology, ruling that the court lacks personal jurisdiction over the out-of-state defendants.
March 30, 2026
Calif. Judge Puts Nexstar-Tegna Merger On Ice During Review

A California federal judge has blocked broadcast giants Nexstar and Tegna from combining operations in their $6.2 billion merger while a legal challenge from DirecTV moves forward, saying the satellite TV company showed irreparable harm could occur from the deal.
March 30, 2026
Product Liability Q1 Regulatory Roundup

In the first three months of 2026, executive orders and other regulatory actions by the Trump administration have taken on products with "Made in America" labeling, called for the increased manufacture of the herbicide ingredient glyphosate, and addressed what e-cigarette flavors could receive the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval, among others.
March 30, 2026
Kimberly-Clark Slips Conn. Town's 'Speculative' PFAS Claims

A proposed class action claiming Kimberly-Clark Corp. polluted a Connecticut town's water and soil with toxic "forever chemicals" failed to allege plausible facts tying the contamination or any injuries to the paper goods maker, relying instead on assumptions and guesswork, a federal judge has ruled in dismissing the case.
March 30, 2026
Comerica Beats Suit Over Interest On Benefit Card Funds

A Michigan federal judge on Friday freed Comerica Bank from claims that it unlawfully profited from a government benefit debit card program it administered by keeping the interest generated by the funds, finding that two contractual agreements invalidate the cardholders' claims to the earnings.
March 30, 2026
TD Bank Moves Funds' Suits Over Failed First Horizon Deal

Toronto-based TD Bank has moved to New Jersey federal court two suits from hedge funds that invested in First Horizon Corp. alleging TD Bank is liable for their losses due to statements it made about the likelihood of regulatory approval of the banks' merger, arguing the suits both raise federal questions that belong in federal court.
March 30, 2026
NJ Town Says Mall's Sunday Sales Flatly Violate State Law

The New Jersey borough of Paramus urged a state court to not toss its suit against the owner of an East Rutherford mall that allegedly violated state laws that ban retailers from selling specific products on Sundays, saying it has standing to sue because the mall owner and the other defendants disobeying the state laws are economically harming the borough.
March 30, 2026
BNSF Says 9th Circ. Opinion Nixes Montana Asbestos Case

BNSF Railway Co. asked a Montana federal court Monday to throw out a lawsuit alleging it let dust from asbestos-containing vermiculite accumulate at its rail yard in Libby, Montana, arguing that a recent Ninth Circuit case showed the claims are preempted by federal law and blocked by the common carrier exception.
March 30, 2026
Bai Beverage Maker Quenches False Ad Suit Over Sweetener

Bai Brands permanently defeated a putative class action alleging it deceived consumers into thinking its beverages contained "no artificial sweeteners" despite being sweetened with erythritol, after a New York federal judge found no evidence of how reasonable consumers would define "artificial."
March 30, 2026
ESPN Moves To Join WWE In Subscriber 'Bait And Switch' Suit

ESPN moved to intervene in a proposed class action accusing World Wrestling Entertainment of a "bait and switch" streaming scheme, telling a Connecticut federal court the case cannot proceed because subscribers agreed to arbitrate their claims and waived any right to sue as a class.
March 30, 2026
FTC Says Anesthesia Group Cheered While Raising Prices

The Federal Trade Commission pushed back against a bid from U.S. Anesthesia Partners to avoid facing trial on claims that it monopolized the market through a rollup strategy, saying the company celebrated its ability to dramatically increase prices.
March 30, 2026
Ill. Judge Keeps Coverage Fight Over $20M BIPA Deal Alive

An Illinois federal judge on Friday rejected an insurer's bid for summary judgment in a suit seeking coverage for a $20 million settlement of biometric privacy claims, saying disputes remain over whether it waived an exclusion by failing to raise it in earlier litigation or if the company's change in strategy prejudiced the plaintiffs enough to bar its application.
March 30, 2026
Investment Firm Fined For Ads Pitching Copycat Portfolios

An online investment advisory firm that offered clients the chance to copy the trading activity of well-known business and political figures will pay a $500,000 administrative fine and restitution to resolve a complaint that Massachusetts securities regulators brought alleging misleading social media ads.
March 30, 2026
Pillsbury Asks To Toss Suit Over Nonclient Data Breach

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP sought dismissal of a consolidated data breach action in New York federal court Friday due to the plaintiffs' alleged lack of relationship with the firm and inability to identify any cognizable damages.
March 30, 2026
Colo. Suit Says Data Brokers Listed Numbers Without Consent

A pair of Florida-based data-broker companies were hit with a proposed class action in Colorado state court, alleging they violated a state telemarketing privacy law by listing thousands of Colorado residents' cellphone numbers in their commercial people-search directories without consent.
March 30, 2026
NY State Lender, Servicer Escape Foreclosure Fraud Claims

A New York federal court has dismissed a proposed class action alleging that a state-run mortgage lender and servicer schemed to inflate interest calculations in foreclosure cases after finding that all the lead plaintiff's claims were time-barred.
March 30, 2026
NC County Accused Of Withholding Landfill PFAS Records

A North Carolina county was accused in state court of violating public records law by either not producing — or producing in an inadequate manner — records related to the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) pollution in and around the county landfill.
March 30, 2026
ITC Finding Tees Up Duties For Imported Float Glass

The U.S. International Trade Commission on Monday found Chinese and Malaysian float glass entering the U.S. has harmed domestic producers, setting up the introduction of steep antidumping and countervailing duties.
March 30, 2026
Kratom Addictiveness 9th Circ. Appeal Dropped

A group of consumers told the Ninth Circuit on Friday that they were dropping the appeal of a dismissal of their suit over kratom products that they said were as addictive as opioids.
March 30, 2026
Exchanges Are First Line In CFTC Prediction Market Policing

As the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission insists it will be the primary cop for the growing expanse of prediction markets, experts said the agency is signaling that its first line of defense will be the internal enforcement programs of registrants like Kalshi.
March 27, 2026
Elizabeth Holmes Gets 11-Year Prison Sentence Cut By A Year

A California federal judge has shaved off a year from convicted ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' 11-year-and-three-month prison sentence for securities fraud due to recent sentencing guideline amendments, reducing her time behind bars by one year, instead of the two years she requested, amid objections by prosecutors.
March 27, 2026
Timeshare Exit Patrons Seek Wash. Justices' Insurance Input

Former Timeshare Exit Team customers who claim the now defunct firm's insurers failed to defend it from a consumer protection class action that yielded a $630 million deal have suggested that a Seattle federal judge request clarity from the Washington State Supreme Court on certain coverage questions.
March 27, 2026
State Privacy & AI Watch: 3 Legislative Developments To Know

As Congress pushes to limit regulation of artificial intelligence systems and struggles to put guardrails on companies' handling of personal data, states continue to step up, with a key jurisdiction making moves to update its landmark AI protections and the state data privacy law patchwork expanding for the first time in nearly two years.

Expert Analysis

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Mass. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q4

Among the most significant developments on the banking regulation front in Massachusetts last quarter, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced her bid for reelection, and the state Division of Banks continued its fintech focus by finalizing rules implementing a new money transmitter law, say attorneys at Nutter.
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.
State AG Enforcement During CFPB Gap Predicts 2026 Trends

State attorneys general responded to the decrease in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enforcement in 2025 by stepping in to regulate consumer finance more than ever before, and the trends in rebooting CFPB investigations, cracking down on ESG and DEI initiatives, and fighting financial exploitation of homeowners will likely extend into 2026, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.
How Settlement In Texas TCPA Case Affects Text Marketing

The recent settlement in Ecommerce Innovation Alliance v. State of Texas, which challenged the constitutionality of expanded registration requirements of the Texas mini-Telephone Consumer Protection Act, is a substantial win for companies concerned about being penalized by Texas regulators or other financial exposure for sending consented-to marketing texts, but the expanded private right includes other traps for the unwary, say attorneys at Womble Bond.
Reviewing 2025's Artificial Intelligence Disputes Over IP

2025 brought the first major fair use rulings involving generative artificial intelligence, and in 2026 courts will weigh in on more discovery disputes, renewed motions to dismiss, class certification challenges and fair use defenses that could shape the course of future AI litigation, say attorneys at Debevoise.
Food Industry Braces For MAHA And Other Challenges In 2026

After the Make America Healthy Again movement kept the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under pressure in 2025, actions in the food safety space are likely to continue this year, including updated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dietary guidelines and processed food definitions, say attorneys at Wiley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opinion

Judges Carry Onus To Screen Expert Opinions Before Juries

Recent Second Circuit arguments in Acetaminophen Products Liability Litigation implied a low bar for judicial gatekeeping of expert testimony, but under amended Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, judges must rigorously scrutinize expert opinions before allowing them to reach juries, says Lee Mickus at Evans Fears.
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.