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February 17, 2026
Judge Rips Drugmakers' Borderline 'Disingenuous' Appeal Bid

A Connecticut federal judge has rejected generic-drug makers' request for a quick appeal of his ruling denying them summary judgment on states' claims they engaged in an "overarching conspiracy" to fix prices, slamming the request for being borderline "disingenuous," mischaracterizing his reasoning and ignoring direct evidence of alleged wrongdoing.
February 17, 2026
Ga. Panel Says Union Shorted Cop's Defense Over Shooting

A Georgia appellate panel on Tuesday upheld a trial court's ruling that a police union breached its contract with a former Atlanta officer by failing to furnish him with legal representation after a high-profile shooting, clearing the way for the case to proceed to trial.
February 17, 2026
SEC's Atkins Floats Litigation 'Safe Harbor' For Public Cos.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins on Tuesday put forth a raft of ideas for encouraging shorter corporate disclosures, including a possible "safe harbor" for publicly traded companies looking to avoid shareholder lawsuits for failing to report the impact of highly publicized events on their businesses.
February 17, 2026
County's Tourism Tax Use Was Reasonable, NC Justices Told

Counsel for a coastal North Carolina county told the state's Supreme Court justices Tuesday that commissioners' decision to spend occupancy tax dollars on public safety and infrastructure wasn't arbitrary and capricious, while opining that buying carnival equipment for their own pleasure might be.
February 17, 2026
Immigration Judge Halts Student's Deportation Over Speech

An immigration judge has ended the Trump administration's attempt to deport Columbia University student and green card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, dinging the government for failing to authenticate evidence that he's removable for threatening U.S. foreign policy goals.
February 17, 2026
Law Professors Sue EEOC For Firm DEI Letter Records

Two professors at law schools in Michigan and Florida have sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in D.C. federal court, seeking documents related to 20 letters the agency sent to law firms over their purported diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
February 17, 2026
FCC Threatens To Nix Mich. Radio Licenses Over Unpaid Fees

The Federal Communications Commission said it will yank the licenses for seven Michigan radio stations if the company that holds the licenses fails to pay the regulatory fees it has been delinquent on for several years.
February 17, 2026
States Say FEMA Ignoring Disaster Mitigation Funding Order

Two months after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of a federal disaster mitigation program was illegal, the government has not shown any signs of restoring it, a coalition of states said Tuesday.
February 17, 2026
Minn. Justices Urged To Uphold Hilton Valuation Cuts

A county assessor overvalued a Minneapolis Hilton hotel and convention center, the property owner told Minnesota's justices, urging the high court to uphold the state tax court's proper valuation.
February 17, 2026
Navajo Nation Supports NM Bill For Native ID Designation

The Navajo Nation's tribal council members are throwing their support behind a New Mexico bill that will allow for Native American designations on state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards.
February 17, 2026
NY Regulators, Cannabis Biz Challenge Town's Zoning Policy

New York cannabis regulators and a licensed cannabis business have urged a state appellate court to find that the state's marijuana law preempts localities from enforcing more stringent location policies for marijuana stores than what is found in state law.
February 17, 2026
Aviation, Wireless Biz Work On 'Consensus' For C-Band

Federal aviation experts are working closely with the wireless industry to develop a "consensus framework" for next-generation aircraft safety gear to avoid congestion of 5G and flight signals in the C-band, a carriers' group says.
February 17, 2026
DC Judge Won't Halt Bidding Process For New Dulles Terminal

A D.C. federal judge refused to stop the bidding process for a private luxury terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport, finding that a company in the running can't show that it was injured if the contract hasn't been awarded yet, undercutting its injunction request.
February 17, 2026
Meeks Presses Rubio For Info On Venezuela Oil Money

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., demanded that Secretary of State Marco Rubio turn over documents and answer questions concerning the Trump administration's decision to place approximately $200 million in Venezuela oil revenues in an account in Qatar.
February 17, 2026
Ex-IRS Official Drops Suit Over Private Info Leak

The former commissioner of the IRS' Large Business and International Division asked a D.C. federal court to drop her suit accusing the agency of unlawfully leaking information on her employment status to the media, according to a filing.
February 17, 2026
Kalshi Wins Stay Of Mass. Injunction Amid Appeal

Massachusetts' intermediate-level appeals court on Tuesday granted prediction market Kalshi a reprieve from having to comply with an order blocking it from offering sports-related event contracts in the state, pending the outcome of an expedited appeal.
February 17, 2026
Groups Sue Over National Parks' Removal Of Historical Signs

A coalition of educational, scientific and parks-related nonprofits filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Massachusetts federal court challenging the Trump administration's efforts to remove signage from national parks that discusses slavery, Native American history and climate change.
February 17, 2026
7th Circ. Won't Revive Suit Over Ill. COVID-19 Testing Mandate

The Seventh Circuit on Friday affirmed the dismissal of a Title VII claim brought by public school employees challenging the state of Illinois' requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic that they undergo weekly testing if they refused to take the vaccine, saying they failed to "moor their objections to the testing requirement to any religious beliefs."
February 17, 2026
Ga. Justices Order Do-Over In Challenge To Auto Dealer Regs

The Georgia Supreme Court ordered a trial court Tuesday to redo its analysis of an electric carmaker's challenge to the state's prohibition on direct-to-consumer auto sales, ruling that the court failed to consider whether the ban comported with the state Legislature's constitutional prerogatives.
February 17, 2026
Fla. High Court Asked To Revive Pot Ballot Initiative

The sponsor of a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational cannabis in Florida asked the state's high court Monday to take up its appeal of a ruling that said directives handed down to county election supervisors that invalidated more than 70,000 signatures were not unlawful.
February 17, 2026
Mass. Judge Blocks ICE Enforcement At Some Churches

A Massachusetts federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to several religious groups that sued to block the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement at churches, holding that while unlawful immigration warrants a sizable government response, it can't undermine fundamental liberties.
February 17, 2026
Ex-Mass. Official Says Anti-Asian Bias Led To Ouster

A former Massachusetts secretary for elder affairs says she was targeted for removal from her position during Gov. Maura Healey's administration based on anti-Asian bias, according to a complaint filed in state court.
February 17, 2026
Sens. Concerned About Live Nation Case After DOJ 'Ousting'

A group of Senate Democrats is raising concerns about potential political influence at the U.S. Department of Justice, following the abrupt departure of the agency's top antitrust enforcer weeks before Live Nation is set to face trial in the government's monopolization case.
February 17, 2026
Ex-Federal Workers Say Reductions Were 'Political' Firings

A group of more than 140 ex-federal employees has sued the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies in Maryland federal court, challenging the Trump administration's use of "reductions in force" to make what they contend are politically motivated firings.
February 17, 2026
EU Seeks Feedback For Bill To Streamline Corporate Tax Laws

The European Union is seeking feedback on how to streamline its corporate tax laws in a bill slated to be proposed in the second quarter of the year, the bloc's executive branch said.

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.
2025 Legal Milestones That Will Shape Psychedelics Sector

As 2025 draws to a close, psychedelic drug development stands at an inflection point, experiencing unprecedented momentum through recent sweeping regulatory changes and landmark clinical milestones, amid rapidly evolving regulatory expectations, say Odette Hauke at Odette Alina LLC and Kimberly Chew at Husch Blackwell.
M&A Midmarket Shows Resilience Amid 2025 Challenges

Midmarket mergers and acquisitions showed a slight decline in volume but climbed in value for much of 2025, particularly in the private equity space, indicating that the middle market M&A environment is cautious but steady heading into 2026, say attorneys at Stoel Rives.
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.
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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.
What 2025 Transpo And Logistics Legal Trends Mean For 2026

2025 was challenging for the transportation and logistics sector, with emergent trends including dramatic federal policy shifts, developments in tort risk, and a host of mergers and acquisitions — but a review of these themes offers a useful playbook for where the industry is headed in 2026, says Jonathan Todd at Benesch.
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.
2025 State AI Laws Expand Liability, Raise Insurance Risks

As 2025 nears its end, claims professionals should be aware of trends in state legislation addressing artificial intelligence use, as insurance claims based on some of these liability-expanding statutes are a certainty, say attorneys at Wiley.
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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.
Crypto In 2025: From Federal Deregulation To State Action

The cryptocurrency enforcement landscape evolved in 2025, marked by federal deregulatory trends and active state attorney general enforcement, creating both opportunity and risk for businesses navigating the digital asset market, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.
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.
Learning From 2025 FCA Trends Targeting PE In Healthcare

False Claims Act enforcement trends and legislative developments from this year signal intensifying state and federal scrutiny of private equity's growing footprint in healthcare, and the urgency of compliance, says Lisa Re at Arnold & Porter.
Reviewing 2025's State And Federal AI Regulations

In light of increasing state and federal action to oversee the use of artificial intelligence, companies that develop or deploy the technology should keep abreast of current and forthcoming AI laws and consider their applicability to their business activities, says Jessica Brigman at Spencer Fane.
Software Patents May Face New Eligibility Scrutiny

November guidance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, along with recent litigation trends from the Federal Circuit, may encourage new challenges in the USPTO and district courts to artificial intelligence and software patents that rely on generic computing functions without concrete details, say attorneys at Venable.