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February 26, 2026
Judge Orders Dam Spill To Protect Columbia River Salmon

An Oregon federal judge has ordered tailored changes to hydropower dam operations in the Columbia River Basin to protect endangered salmon and steelhead, saying that as a decades-long dispute continues, the guaranteed tribal treaty resource is "disappearing from the landscape."
February 26, 2026
Feds Ask For Early Win In Forest Service Timber Targets Suit

The government is seeking summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging the U.S. Forest Service failed to consider emissions from its logging program's anticipated timber sales, telling a D.C. federal judge that the plaintiffs' claims are moot after the 2025 budget reconciliation bill set new goals directly.
February 26, 2026
Hawaii Officials Fight Claim That Hemp Law Violates Farm Bill

Hawaii's attorney general and health department director are urging a federal court to throw out a challenge to new hemp regulations, arguing that they have immunity under the 11th Amendment and that the regulations don't conflict with the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill.
February 25, 2026
EPA's Cancellation Of Solar Program Is Illegal, States Say

A coalition of states has urged a Washington federal court to bar the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from clawing back roughly $3 billion in federal funding for solar energy projects, arguing it can't rescind funds already obligated.
February 25, 2026
9th Circ. Upends $8M Asbestos Verdict Against BNSF

The Ninth Circuit has ruled that BNSF Railway Co. cannot be held strictly liable under Montana law for transporting asbestos-containing vermiculite and letting vermiculite dust collect on tracks and its railyard, upending the $8 million jury verdict awarded to the estates of two former Libby, Montana, residents who developed mesothelioma.
February 25, 2026
BLM Nom Faces Sen. Committee Heat Over Public Lands Stance

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday faced tough questions from a Senate energy panel over prior comments he made that advocated for selling off large swaths of public lands.
February 25, 2026
Enbridge Cites 'Painful' Risk In Bid To Delay Line Shutdown

Enbridge Energy LP insists that a Wisconsin federal court has the authority to pause a looming shutdown of a portion of its Line 5 pipeline, telling a judge that keeping the crude oil and natural gas liquids line running amid an appeal would prevent "painful, irreparable harm" to consumers, workers and energy markets in the U.S. and Canada.
February 25, 2026
Calif. County Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Harassment

A county in Northern California violated federal law by retaliating against and firing a Native American juvenile corrections officer for reporting that she had been subjected to sexual harassment by her supervisors, a complaint filed in California federal court has alleged.
February 25, 2026
Kalshi, Robinhood Look To Dismiss Calif. Tribes' Gambling Suit

Prediction market Kalshi Inc. is pushing back against the efforts of three California indigenous groups in federal court to stifle its sports event contract activity in the state, arguing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act does not authorize the tribes to regulate their activity.
February 25, 2026
Judge Says NY District's Title VI Mascot Claims Meritless

A New York federal court judge won't alter a judgment that dismissed a Long Island school district's challenge to the state's law prohibiting the use of Indigenous imagery in public schools, saying the district failed to show any sign that it faces a possible threat of Title VI federal liability.
February 25, 2026
9th Circ. Rules K-12 Mental Health Grants Must Continue

The U.S. Department of Education must fund K-12 mental health grants given to public schools to help students cope with school shootings, the Ninth Circuit ruled, denying the agency's emergency request to pause a lower court's permanent injunction pending an appeal.
February 24, 2026
DC Circ. Presses Gov't On Reason For $20B EPA Clawback

The full D.C. Circuit gave the federal government the third degree Tuesday as it tried to convince the court that it should stick with a panel's decision that the Environmental Protection Agency is allowed to freeze $20 billion in grant funds intended for green groups.
February 24, 2026
Enbridge Opposes High Court Exam Of Mich. Immunity Claims

Enbridge Energy is urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to examine the Michigan governor's sovereign immunity claims as it fights her decision to revoke a pipeline easement, arguing she has sought to "manufacture" a conflict in federal precedent.
February 24, 2026
Supreme Court Asked To Reinstate Arizona Voter ID Rules

Arizona's top legislative leaders and the Republican National Committee are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit decision that partially invalidated certain provisions of two state laws that required proof of citizenship to vote by mail and in presidential elections.
February 24, 2026
Justices Wary Of Moving Pipeline Suit To Federal Court

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared reluctant to overturn a ruling that kept Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit seeking to shut down an Enbridge pipeline in state court, questioning why they should excuse the company for missing a federal removal deadline.
February 24, 2026
Alaska Native Co. Hit With Suit Over 401(k) Fees, Funds

An Alaska Native company has been hit with a proposed class action from an employee 401(k) participant who alleged his plan was saddled with excessive fees and poorly performing investments, breaching fiduciary duties and causing prohibited transactions in violation of federal benefits law.
February 24, 2026
Interior Department Finalizes NEPA Rollback For Public Lands

The Interior Department said it has cleared the way for faster approval of large infrastructure projects by finalizing a rollback of nearly 50-year-old policies in the National Environmental Protection Act to reduce the scope of the law by more than 80%.
February 23, 2026
High Court Crafts Escape Hatch In Review Of Climate Torts

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to determine whether a climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies can proceed in state court, but the justices also created a potential off-ramp by questioning whether they can actually hear the case.
February 23, 2026
Tribe Says Poll Shows Ariz. Voters Oppose Copper Mine

The San Carlos Apache Tribe says a poll released by the Center for Biological Diversity shows that Arizona voters oppose Resolution Copper Mining LLC's proposed mine, which would transfer approximately 2,500 acres within the state's Tonto National Forest to the company.
February 23, 2026
Alaskan Village Asks Court To Block BLM Land Decision

Native villagers near Teshekpuk Lake in Alaska are asking a D.C. federal judge to block the termination of their right-of-way over lands around the lake by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, claiming that the move would strip the village's property rights without due process.
February 23, 2026
Feds Look To Nix Tribes' $23B Boarding School Dispute

The Interior Department is seeking to dismiss a proposed class action that would require the U.S. to account for how much of an estimated $23 billion spent on past Indian boarding school programs was tribal money, saying there is no law that requires it to undertake such an effort.
February 23, 2026
NM Lawmakers Clear Bill To Tamp Down Broadband Cost

New Mexico legislators have passed a measure to reduce the cost of broadband connectivity for low-income residents through a state-run fund for universal telecom service.
February 23, 2026
States Back Challenge To IRS Nix Of Wind, Solar Safe Harbor

Sixteen Democratic-led states are backing a legal challenge to an Internal Revenue Service notice eliminating a safe harbor test that large wind and solar projects could use to qualify for clean energy tax credits.
February 23, 2026
Wash. Ranch Asks High Court To Undo Tribal Immunity Order

A Washington cattle ranch is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an order that dismissed its challenge over rights to a parcel of land along the Stillaguamish River, arguing that the immovable-property rule's application to tribal sovereign immunity is an issue of federal law that should be settled.
February 23, 2026
Justices Will Mull Future Of State Climate Torts

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to determine the future of climate change tort litigation brought by state and local governments against fossil fuel companies, agreeing Monday to review whether a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil Corp. and Suncor Energy can proceed in state court.

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Trail Running Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Navigating the muddy, root-filled path of trail marathons and ultramarathons provides fertile training ground for my high-stakes fractional general counsel work, teaching me to slow down my mind when the terrain shifts, sharpen my focus and trust my training, says Eric Proos at Next Era Legal.
How States Are Advancing Enviro Justice Policies

The federal pullback on environmental justice creates uncertainty and impedes cross‑jurisdictional coordination, but EJ diligence remains prudent risk management, with many states having developed and implemented statutes, screening tools, permitting standards and more, say attorneys at King & Spalding.
Next Steps For Fair Housing Enforcement As HUD Backs Out

A soon-to-be-finalized U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development rule, which would hand responsibility for determining disparate impact liability under the Fair Housing Act to the courts, reinforces the Trump administration’s wider rollback of fair lending enforcement, yet there are reasons to expect litigation challenging this change, say attorneys at Spencer Fane.
Malpractice Claim Assignability Continues To Divide Courts

Recent decisions from courts across the country demonstrate how different jurisdictions balance competing policy interests in determining whether legal malpractice claims can be assigned, providing a framework to identify when and how to challenge any attempted assignment, says Christopher Blazejewski at Sherin & Lodgen.
As Federal Enviro Justice Policy Goes Dormant, All Is Not Lost

Environmental justice is enduring a federal dormancy brought on by executive branch reversals and agency directives over the past year that have swept long-standing federal frameworks from the formal policy ledger, but the legal underpinnings of EJ have not vanished and remain important, say attorneys at King & Spalding.
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Teaching Logic Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Teaching middle and high school students the skills to untangle complicated arguments and identify faulty reasoning has made me reacquaint myself with the defined structure of thought, reminding me why logic should remain foundational in the practice of law, says Tom Barrow at Woods Rogers.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Practicing Resilience

Resilience is a skill acquired through daily practices that focus on learning from missteps, recovering quickly without internalizing defeat and moving forward with intention, says Nicholas Meza at Quarles & Brady.
NYC Bar Opinion Warns Attys On Use Of AI Recording Tools

Attorneys who use artificial intelligence tools to record, transcribe and summarize conversations with clients should heed the New York City Bar Association’s recent opinion addressing the legal and ethical risks posed by such tools, and follow several best practices to avoid violating the Rules of Professional Conduct, say attorneys at Smith Gambrell.
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The Biz Court Digest: Dispatches From Utah's Newest Court

While a robust body of law hasn't yet developed since the Utah Business and Chancery Court's founding in October 2024, the number of cases filed there has recently picked up, and its existence illustrates Utah's desire to be top of mind for businesses across the country, says Evan Strassberg at Michael Best.
4 Quick Emotional Resets For Lawyers With Conflict Fatigue

Though the emotional wear and tear of legal work can trap attorneys in conflict fatigue — leaving them unable to shake off tense interactions or return to a calm baseline — simple therapeutic techniques for resetting the nervous system can help break the cycle, says Chantel Cohen at CWC Coaching & Therapy.
Rescheduling Cannabis Marks New Tax Era For Operators

As the attorney general takes steps to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, operators and advisers should prepare by considering the significant changes this will bring from tax, state, industry and market perspectives, says Michael Harlow at CohnReznick.
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Playing Tennis Makes Me A Better Lawyer

An instinct to turn pain into purpose meant frequent trips to the tennis court, where learning to move ahead one point at a time was a lesson that also applied to the steep learning curve of patent prosecution law, says Daniel Henry at Marshall Gerstein.
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Judges On AI: How Judicial Use Informs Guardrails

U.S. Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell at the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado discusses why having a sense of how generative AI tools behave, where they add value, where they introduce risk and how they are reshaping the practice of law is key for today's judges.
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Adapting To Private Practice: 5 Tips From Ex-SEC Unit Chief

My move to private practice has reaffirmed my belief in the value of adaptability, collaboration and strategic thinking — qualities that are essential not only for successful client outcomes, but also for sustained professional satisfaction, says Dabney O’Riordan at Fried Frank.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Start A Law Firm

Launching and sustaining a law firm requires skills most law schools don't teach, but every lawyer should understand a few core principles that can make the leap calculated rather than reckless, says Sam Katz at Athlaw.