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March 31, 2026
Teamsters Fund Sues To Block Clearway Reclassification

A Teamsters pension fund has filed a class action in the Delaware Chancery Court seeking to block a planned share reclassification by Clearway Energy Inc., alleging the deal would entrench the company's controlling stockholder while stripping public investors of voting power.
March 31, 2026
4 Firms Advise On McCormick's $44.8B Unilever Foods Buy

McCormick & Co. Inc. said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Unilever's foods business at a $44.8 billion value to create a global ingredients powerhouse, in a deal steered by four law firms.
March 30, 2026
Newsom Tightens AI Contract Rules Over Safety Fears

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered state agencies to strengthen guardrails for all contracts connected to generative AI tools, highlighting what he sees as risks to free speech, voting rights and mass surveillance, and at the same time encouraging statewide adoption of safe forms of the technology.
March 30, 2026
Verizon Gets T-Mobile Ads Promising $1K In Savings Blocked

A New York federal judge Monday issued an injunction blocking T-Mobile from running advertisements stating that consumers could save more than $1,000 a year by switching to the carrier, agreeing with Verizon that T-Mobile is pushing a false message and an "apples-to-oranges comparison."
March 30, 2026
HPE Seeks Fix After States Expose Confidential Bidding Info

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. urged a California federal judge to order a dozen states and Washington, D.C., to take corrective measures after they publicly filed thousands of pages of confidential documents related to the company's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks Inc.
March 30, 2026
FTC's Meador Eyeing Platform Design In Kids' Safety Reviews

While the Federal Trade Commission isn't interested in "telling companies how to run their businesses," the agency will continue to police online hazards facing children and adults, including those that may be caused by the way that websites are designed, and could impose more "extreme" remedies when necessary, Republican Commissioner Mark Meador said Monday.
March 30, 2026
Match, OkCupid Settle FTC Suit Over Info Sharing With AI Co.

Match and its dating platform subsidiary OkCupid settled a civil suit Monday by the Federal Trade Commission alleging they shared millions of users' photos and other data with an artificial intelligence company specializing in facial recognition technology, known as Clarifai Inc., without giving users the chance to opt out.
March 30, 2026
Blumenthal Questions SEC Over Crypto Cases, Ryan Exit

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is demanding answers from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins about the sudden resignation of the regulator's enforcement director and whether her departure was related to cryptocurrency cases, including one touching on the Trump family's ventures.
March 30, 2026
5th Circ. Hesitant To Revive CrowdStrike Class Action

A panel of the Fifth Circuit wanted counsel for a group of passengers who sued cybersecurity company CrowdStrike Inc. after their flights were delayed or canceled during a crippling IT outage to explain who else could get sued under their liability theory, weighing Monday whether the Airline Deregulation Act bars the claims.
March 30, 2026
X Corp. Invokes Cox Ruling To Challenge Music Copyright Suit

X Corp. has argued that a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court last week that an internet service provider couldn't be held liable for its customers pirating music should allow it to escape copyright infringement claims in Tennessee federal court from a group of music publishers.
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
FINRA Sanctions Upheld At 6th Circ. Against Unregistered CEO

The Sixth Circuit won't reverse Financial Industry Regulatory Authority sanctions against the owner of a consulting company who argued he'd been unfairly ruled against by a self-regulatory organization he never joined, though the judges stopped short of weighing the petitioner's constitutional challenges to the FINRA findings.
March 30, 2026
SEC Workers Cite Concern Job Cuts Left Knowledge Gaps

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's headcount hit a decade low in fiscal year 2025, and some who remain are concerned that key institutional knowledge may have been lost, according to a new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
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
Expedia Looks To Escape Suit Over Carbon Monoxide Deaths

Expedia has sought to escape a suit over the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of three young women at a Belize resort allegedly due to a poorly installed water heater, telling a Massachusetts federal court it had no duty to warn customers about potential dangers at the hotels listed on its website.
March 30, 2026
Utah Expands Tax Credit For Employer-Provided Child Care

Utah expanded a corporate and individual income tax credit for employer-provided child care to apply to off-site facilities under a bill signed by the governor.
March 30, 2026
5th Circ. Calls Pharmacy GLP-1 Args 'Tough Pills To Swallow'

A Fifth Circuit panel pushed multiple compounding pharmacies to explain why they should get to compound lucrative drugs used for weight loss, including Ozempic, saying Monday that its options if it sides with the pharmacies are "tough pills to swallow."
March 30, 2026
Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

The Delaware Chancery Court's docket this past week featured disputes involving globally recognized companies, high-dollar contract fights, revived claims from the state's high court and the resolution of a closely watched de-SPAC case.
March 30, 2026
Justices Doubt Gov't Venue Theory In Twitter Employee Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared sharply skeptical that a former Twitter employee convicted of emailing a falsified document to FBI agents from his Seattle home could be prosecuted in San Francisco, with several justices questioning the federal government's justification for bringing the case where none of the charged conduct occurred.
March 30, 2026
Tilray Accused Of Dodging $11M In Bob Marley Royalties

Multistate cannabis giant Tilray owes more than $11 million in royalty payments for using Bob Marley's brand in connection with marijuana products, according to a new lawsuit filed in Delaware Chancery Court.
March 30, 2026
Ex-Laffey Bucci Atty Accused Of Stealing Over $1.3M

Laffey Bucci D'Andrea Reich & Ryan has accused a former name partner in a Pennsylvania state court suit of misdirecting more than $1.3 million in referral and case fees through a secret agreement with another firm and misusing the plaintiffs firm's resources for personal expenses, including an affair with a client.
March 30, 2026
Eli Lilly's $2.75B Pact Is Latest In AI Drug Discovery Push

Eli Lilly and Co. has agreed to a partnership with artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery company Insilico that could be worth up to $2.75 billion, amid an expanding category of collaboration fueled by pharmaceutical giants seeking accelerated paths to new treatments.
March 30, 2026
TriZetto's $70M Trade Secret Verdict Upheld, Total Award Cut

A New York federal judge has upheld a $70 million compensatory damages verdict for the TriZetto Group in a long-running trade secret fight against Syntel Inc., while also cutting punitive damages to about $140 million and awarding TriZetto more than $12 million in attorney fees.

Expert Analysis

Reviewing 2025's Most Pertinent Wiretap Developments

2025 was a remarkable year in the world of web tracking wiretapping litigation, not only for the increased caseload but also because of numerous developing theories of liability, with disputes expected to continue unabated in 2026, say attorneys at Squire Patton.
Del. Dispatch: Key 2025 Corporate Cases And Trends To Know

The Delaware corporate legal landscape saw notable changes in 2025, spurred by amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law, ubiquitous artificial intelligence fervor, boardroom discussion around DExit, record shareholder activism activity and an arguably more expansive view of potential Caremark liability, say attorneys at Fried Frank.
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 Brought A New Paradigm For Federal Banking Regulation

A series of thematic shifts defined banking regulation in 2025, including a fundamental reform of prudential supervision, a strategic easing of capital constraints, steps to streamline merger reviews, and a new framework for fair access and entrants seeking to offer banking services, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.
How Cos. Can Roll With NY's New Algorithmic Pricing Rules

Despite uncertainty from New York’s new ban on artificial intelligence and computer algorithms for setting rents, and efforts to further restrict individualizing prices based on consumers' personal data, property managers, software providers and merchants can take several steps to stay compliant, say attorneys at Foley & Lardner.
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.
How CFTC Enforcement Shifted In 2025 And What's Next

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission pivoted sharply under acting Chairman Caroline Pham in 2025, resulting in a pared-back enforcement docket, sweeping policy changes intended to provide greater transparency, and a renewed focus on fraud prevention and maintaining market integrity for the CFTC's core markets, say attorneys at Moore & Van Allen.
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.
9th Circ. Ruling Clarifies Auditor Liability For IPO Errors

The Ninth Circuit's recent decision in Hunt v. PricewaterhouseCoopers elucidates the legal standard for claims against auditors in connection with a company's initial public offering, confirming that audit opinions are subjective and becoming the first circuit to review this precise question since the U.S. Supreme Court's 2015 Omnicare ruling, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
Series

The Law Firm Merger Diaries: Integrating Practice Groups

Enacting unified leadership and consistent client service standards ensures law firm practice groups connect and collaborate around shared goals, turning a law firm merger into a platform for growth rather than a period of disruption, says Brian Catlett at Fennemore Craig.
Opinion

Supreme Court Term Limits Would Carry Hidden Risk

While proposals for limiting the terms of U.S. Supreme Court justices are popular, a steady stream of relatively young, highly marketable ex-justices with unique knowledge and influence entering the marketplace of law and politics could create new problems, say Michael Broyde at Emory University and Hayden Hall at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Navigating A Sea Change In Rent Algorithm Regulation

The U.S. Department of Justice's proposed settlement of the RealPage lawsuit represents a pivotal moment in the regulation of algorithmic rent-setting, restraining use of these tools amid a growing trend of regulatory limits on use of algorithmic data and methodologies in establishing housing rental prices. say attorneys at Wilson Elser.
The SEC Whistleblower Program A Year Into 2nd Trump Admin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's whistleblower program continues to operate as designed, but its internal cadence, scrutiny of claims and operational structure reflect a period of recalibration, with precision mattering more than ever, say attorneys Scott Silver and David Chase.
Key Crypto Class Action Trends And Rulings In 2025

As the law continued to take shape in the growing area of crypto-assets, this year saw a jump in crypto class action litigation, including noteworthy decisions on motions to compel arbitration and class certification, according to Justin Donoho at Duane Morris.
Calling The AI Witness In 2026's Merger Reviews

Organizations that anticipate facing a second request or merger clearance review in 2026 should collect artificial intelligence artifacts as part of discovery, and distinguish between human-generated and machine-generated materials, says Sean McDermott at FTI Consulting.