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March 11, 2026
Squires Adds Domestic Industry, Biz Size To Denial Analysis

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires will take into account the domestic impact of invalidating a patent and how big the patent owner is when deciding whether to discretionarily deny Patent Trial and Appeal Board petitions, according to a memorandum issued Wednesday.
March 11, 2026
Feds Ask Justices To Let Haiti TPS Termination Move Forward

The Trump administration urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to again block courts from postponing its revocation of foreign nationals' temporary protected status, this time for 350,000 Haitians, saying its prior Venezuelan TPS decisions aren't holding sway.
March 11, 2026
Microsoft Backs Anthropic In DOD Security Risk Label Row

Microsoft has thrown its support behind Anthropic's bid to block the Trump administration from enforcing an order designating the artificial intelligence company a supply chain risk to national security, saying an injunction would avoid disrupting the military's use of advanced AI.
March 11, 2026
Calif Wants Truck Cos., Feds' Clean Truck Pact Claims Nixed

California officials again asked a federal judge to gut key claims from heavy-duty truck manufacturers and the federal government challenging the 2023 deal in which the manufacturers agreed to stringent state emissions standards and stiff penalties for noncompliance in the coming years.
March 11, 2026
ITC Finds Mexican Strawberry Imports Harming US Industry

There is a reasonable indication that fresh winter strawberries imported into the U.S. from Mexico and being sold at allegedly unfair prices are harming domestic industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission has said in a preliminary finding.
March 11, 2026
Judge Won't Lift Sanctions For 'Abhorrent' Student Removals

A Massachusetts federal judge on Wednesday denied the Trump administration's bid to stay an order imposing sanctions on the government for targeting pro-Palestinian protesters for removal over their speech while it appeals, saying the government's unconstitutional conduct must be stopped.
March 11, 2026
10th Circ. Reverses Colo. Court's Visa Reclassification Ruling

The foreign-born son of a lawful permanent resident who later became a naturalized citizen can keep his minor status for visa purposes even though he's now over 21 years old, the Tenth Circuit ruled, reversing a Colorado federal court's decision.
March 11, 2026
Sens. To Examine US Plans For Global Spectrum Talks

With global talks over managing the airwaves set for next year, senators overseeing U.S. radio spectrum policy will focus a hearing next week on how the U.S. can get a leg up on using the airwaves to fuel economic growth.
March 11, 2026
VA, DOJ Cut Deal To Make Attys Mental Health Guardians

Under a new initiative, attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice will serve as legal guardians for some homeless veterans, the Trump administration announced on Wednesday, though some veterans advocates expressed concern that the new program could involuntarily coerce veterans experiencing mental health issues into institutional care.
March 11, 2026
Trade Court Orders Redo Of Chinese Sulfate Scope Ruling

The U.S. Department of Commerce improperly considered just one potentially distinguishing factor when it determined that a type of enriched ammonium sulfate from China is subject to duty orders on imports of the chemical, the U.S. Court of International Trade said Wednesday.
March 11, 2026
Gov't Workers' Unions Press Judge To Nix 'Loyalty Question'

Federal workers' unions told a Massachusetts federal judge Wednesday that President Donald Trump's administration is trying to fill the government workforce with loyalists, urging him to forbid the administration to ask prospective hires how they'd advance the president's priorities.
March 11, 2026
More Info Sought On ICE Adherence To D.C. Arrest Order

A D.C. federal judge said she'd need more briefing before deciding whether to grant a motion to enforce her injunction limiting the circumstances in which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can make warrantless immigration arrests within the nation's capital.
March 11, 2026
Advocacy Group Asks Ill. Judge To Block Trump DEI Orders

Counsel for an advocacy group supporting human trafficking survivors urged an Illinois federal judge Wednesday to block two of President Donald Trump's executive orders restricting federal diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, arguing that the coalition has been forced to censor its speech for fear of losing Department of Justice grants it needs to operate.
March 11, 2026
Pa. Justices Doubtful Law Unclear In AG-DA Opioid Deal Row

Multiple Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices on Wednesday doubted a state law was ambiguous about whether the attorney general could step in and settle claims brought by county-level district attorneys, as he had in a multistate settlement with opioid companies.
March 11, 2026
Fed's Bowman Eyes 'Fine-Tuning' Of Bank Merger Reviews

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said Wednesday that federal regulators are taking a look at the competition metrics used to evaluate bank mergers, signaling potential changes to the thresholds that guide when deals raise antitrust concerns.
March 11, 2026
Minn. Lawmakers Advance Medical Psilocybin Bill

Minnesota lawmakers this week advanced a bipartisan bill to create a regulated medical program for psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychoactive mushrooms.
March 11, 2026
DOL Won't Oppose Vacating ERISA Fiduciary Rule In Texas

An insurance trade group challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's regulations expanding the definition of an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act asked a Texas judge Wednesday to vacate the policies and said the DOL didn't oppose the request.
March 11, 2026
NC AG Backs Merger Of Duke Energy's Two Carolina Utilities

The North Carolina Attorney General's Office has reached an agreement with Duke Energy over the proposed combination of its two subsidiary electric utilities serving the Carolinas, joining a growing list of other corporations and consumer advocacy groups that have also backed the merger.
March 11, 2026
Judges, Lawmakers Urge 4th Circ. To Affirm Halligan Ruling

Members of Congress and former federal judges have urged the Fourth Circuit to affirm that Lindsey Halligan was not properly appointed as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, saying the episode exemplifies why there are guardrails against installing political loyalists as federal prosecutors.
March 11, 2026
17 States Fight 'Unprecedented' WH Admissions Data Demand

A coalition of more than a dozen states led by Massachusetts asked a federal judge Wednesday to block enforcement of a new Trump administration requirement to retroactively report detailed data on sex and race in college admissions, saying the survey was hastily implemented and rife with issues that expose schools to potential liability.
March 11, 2026
Wyo. Amends Property Tax Break For Long-Term Homeowners

Wyoming amended a property tax exemption for long-term homeowners in the state so that it applies to an eligible property's fair market value instead of its assessed value under a bill signed by the governor that also establishes a limit on the exemption.
March 11, 2026
NY Mosque Says Town's Bias Blocked Land Use Request

A Long Island mosque accused local leaders in New York federal court of wielding land-use approvals in a "Kafkaesque" fashion to stop it from making much-needed upgrades to its facilities, driven by anti-Muslim community opposition.
March 11, 2026
NM Authorizes Property Tax To Pay Bonds, Interest, Costs

New Mexico authorized the imposition of a property tax to repay principal, interest and costs for state-issued bonds, which are subject to voter approval, under a bill signed by the governor.
March 11, 2026
Incumbent Ga. Judges Face Fresh Challengers In May

With candidates for Georgia statewide offices qualifying for their races last week, a high-profile fight for two spots on the state's highest court and a wide-open race for attorney general are expected to be among the most prominent contests in the state's legal world this spring. Here, Law360 looks at who qualified.
March 11, 2026
Trump Cybercrime Order Creates New Compliance To-Do List

President Donald Trump's recent executive order calling for a coalition of government agencies to combat cybercrime is far more forceful than efforts under prior administrations, according to white collar lawyers, who tentatively applaud the proposal while warning it could raise new compliance risks.

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Trump's Legal Battles

States, federal employee unions, various advocacy groups and several individuals have filed over 220 lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's implementation of executive orders and other initiatives. Law360 has created a database of those lawsuits, separated into categories based on their subject matter.

Expert Analysis

Structuring Water Agreements For Data Center Development

For developers of artificial intelligence data centers, water use is now a threshold feasibility and financing variable amid a regulatory landscape with a state-driven push for transparency and federal push to streamline pathways for AI-related infrastructure, say attorneys at Pillsbury.
AG Watch: Ohio Targets DEI Policies

As Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost seeks to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in both public education institutions and private companies, Ohio entities must carefully navigate this constantly evolving, highly contentious topic to avoid litigation while also not forfeiting their core principles, say attorneys at BakerHostetler.
High Court's Recess Talks Ruling Raises Practical Challenges

While the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Villarreal v. Texas decision, permitting some limits on attorney-client discussions during overnight midtestimony recesses, resolves certain ambiguities, it also implicitly exposes the structural impracticalities of attempting to police narrower consultation limits, says Ryan Magee at McCarter & English.
Takeaways From Calif. High Court's Public Records Decision

The California Supreme Court’s recent City of Gilroy v. Superior Court decision — clarifying the relief available under, and the duties imposed by, the California Public Records Act — expands the strategic significance of CPRA actions and demands greater foresight in public records practice, say attorneys at Hanson Bridgett.
Why The NCUA's Stablecoin Moment Matters

The National Credit Union Administration, a historically conservative federal agency, recently proposed a detailed stablecoin licensing framework, confirming that the proposition of building a regulatory architecture within the banking industry has moved well past "whether" and firmly into "how," says Stephen Aschettino at Fox Rothschild.
Ill. Swipe Fee Ruling Sets Stage For A High-Stakes Appeal

In Illinois Bankers Association v. Raoul, an Illinois federal court upheld the state's ban on credit and debit card swipe fees on tax and tip payments, while permanently enjoining the statute's data usage limitation, but an imminent appeal could significantly influence the trajectory of state-level payments regulation, say attorneys at Latham.
How NY Stay-Or-Pay Law Shifts Leverage Dynamics

The recent passage of New York's Trapped at Work Act reflects increasing scrutiny of stay-or-pay arrangements, but its lack of a private right of action represents a meaningful departure from other employment laws, dramatically shifting leverage from the courtroom to a state agency, says James Valentino at Clayman Rosenberg.
H-1B Registration Tips For New Wage-Weighted Selection

Practitioners participating in this year’s H-1B visa registration, currently underway, must understand that under the new wage-weighted selection process that replaced the random lottery, the crucial first step is choosing the correct standard occupational classification, says Jimmy Lai at Lai & Turner.
What Cos. Must Know About Pa.'s Proposed Data Center Regs

Under Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's new proposal to balance hyperscale data center infrastructure with grid stability, water resources and community transparency, businesses in the state face a strategic choice: wait for binding requirements to emerge, or proactively align projects with the standards now, say Wade Stephens and Sasha Burton at Langsam Stevens.
Lessons From Justices' Split On Major Questions Doctrine

The justices' varied opinions in Learning Resources v. Trump, which held the International Emergency Economy Powers Act did not confer the power to impose tariffs, offer a meaningful window into the U.S. Supreme Court's perspective on the major questions doctrine that will likely shape lower courts' approach to executive action challenges, say attorneys at Venable.
Drug Wholesaler's DPA Shows Imperfect Efforts Still Count

Atlantic Biologicals’ recent deferred prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors for allegedly distributing controlled substances to pill mill pharmacies demonstrates that even subpar cooperation, when combined with genuine remediation and strategic advocacy, can yield outcomes that protect a company's long-term interests, says Jonathan Porter at Husch Blackwell.
Resilience Planning As Nat'l Security Shifts Tech Import Policy

In response to a sustained reorientation of U.S. trade policy around national security considerations, businesses reliant on processed critical minerals must closely monitor diplomatic negotiations and the potential expansion of trade measures, incorporating contingency planning into procurement and long-term investment strategies, says attorney Sohan Dasgupta.
Proposed DOL Rule Could Simplify Contractor Classification

If the U.S. Department of Labor's recently proposed rule governing employee versus independent contractor classification is finalized, it would permit energy sector employers to evaluate the nature of the working relationship with a more straightforward and predictable analysis than the 2024 rule's unweighted test, say attorneys at Bracewell.
Key Takeaways As HRSA Aims To Revive 340B Rebate Pilot

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recent request for feedback on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program demonstrates that it intends to correct the model's procedural defects, which is positive news for participating manufacturers, but a setback for covered entities, say attorneys at Manatt.
How The New Tariff Landscape May Unfold

To replace tariffs formerly imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the administration will rely on a patchwork of statutes, potentially leading to procedural challenges and a complex tariff landscape with varying levels, durations and applicability, says Joseph Grossman-Trawick at King & Spalding.