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February 10, 2026
Mich. Judge Blasts DOJ's 'Non-Existent' Voter Roll Claim

Michigan officials will not have to turn over unredacted statewide voter registration lists to the U.S. Department of Justice, after a federal judge ruled that none of the statutes cited by the government require the state to turn over voters' sensitive personal information.
February 10, 2026
9th Circ. Says DHS Likely To Beat TPS Termination Challenge

The Ninth Circuit has hit pause on a district court's order that vacated the Trump administration's termination of temporary protected status for immigrants from Honduras, Nicaragua and Nepal, saying the administration will likely succeed on challenging the vacatur order.
February 10, 2026
9th Circ. Panel Wary Of Reviving Wash. Gas Appliance Suit

Ninth Circuit judges appeared skeptical Tuesday of a building industry coalition's argument that the Washington State Building Code Council and state attorney general can be sued over a regulation limiting natural gas appliances in new construction.
February 10, 2026
Wash. Judge Won't Block Racial Equity Housing Program

A nonprofit aimed at "overcoming identity politics" cannot preliminarily block a Washington state housing program designed to reduce racial disparities in homeownership, a Seattle federal judge ruled, saying the group has not shown it is likely to succeed on its claim that the program is unconstitutional.
February 10, 2026
Broker Renews Fight Against $6.6M Civil Fraud Penalties

An insurance broker renewed challenges to a $6.6 million civil fraud tax penalty over its captive deductions by arguing that the assessment required a jury trial, telling a Pennsylvania federal court that recent rulings, including in the Fifth Circuit, have reinvigorated requests the court previously denied.
February 10, 2026
RealPage Defends Case Challenging NY Rental Pricing Law

Property management software company RealPage is opposing a bid from New York state to toss a lawsuit challenging a new state law that prohibits building owners from using software to set residential rental rates, saying the statute clearly violates the First Amendment by banning advice.
February 10, 2026
Utah Lawmakers OK Corporate Income Definition Change

Utah would expand its definition of corporate income to include income allocated to the state, under a bill passed by lawmakers that will go to the state's governor.
February 10, 2026
Coal Exec's Co-Worker Says Emails Hinted At Egypt Bribes

A former coworker testified Tuesday that former Corsa Coal executive Charles Hunter Hobson sent emails as early as 2016 implying that the company's agent in Egypt was bribing officials to buy coal from the company and that he later saw the agent walk into the buyer's office with an envelope allegedly stuffed with cash.
February 10, 2026
FERC Wins DC Circ. Backing In Power Auction Fight

The D.C. Circuit on Tuesday backed Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders approving regional grid operator PJM Interconnection's proposal to bar energy efficiency resources from participating in its electricity capacity auctions.
February 10, 2026
Conn. Bill Would Change Tax On Cannabis Sales

Connecticut would change its tax on adult-use cannabis sales to a standard excise tax instead of a tax based on the percentage of THC in a product under a bill introduced Tuesday in the state House.
February 10, 2026
Broadcasters Fight 39% Media Ownership Cap In Hill Hearing

TV broadcasters told the U.S. Senate Tuesday that lawmakers never meant to permanently cap national audience share controlled by a single station owner at 39%, as conservative outlet Newsmax argued there's support from both the left and right for keeping the limit in place.
February 10, 2026
Ga. Reps Introduce Cannabis Legalization Law

A group of Democratic Georgia state representatives have introduced a bill to decriminalize and legalize possession and use of cannabis, dubbed the Georgia Cannabis Freedom and Integrity Act.
February 10, 2026
NCAA Looks To End Trans Athlete Eligibility Suit For Good

The NCAA has asked a Georgia federal court to snuff out a closely watched suit challenging its eligibility rules for transgender athletes, explaining that it cannot be targeted with a Title IX discrimination complaint because it never received federal funds.
February 10, 2026
Verizon Vows Future Challenges For Congressional Subpoenas

Amid criticism from Republicans on how Verizon handled subpoenas from special counsel Jack Smith, the general counsel for the telecommunications company told lawmakers on Tuesday that, going forward, they will challenge in court non-disclosure orders preventing notification to members of Congress.
February 10, 2026
District's Title VI Claims 'Futile' In NY Mascot Fight, Court Told

New York's Board of Regents is fighting a request by a Long Island school district to alter a judgment that dismissed its challenge to the state's ban on the use of Indigenous imagery in public schools, arguing that it has shown no new evidence that would change the dispute's outcome.
February 10, 2026
Trump Admin Appeals Limits On Protester Deportations

The Trump administration has appealed a Massachusetts federal judge's order restricting its ability to deport noncitizen university professors and students who engaged in pro-Palestinian advocacy, arguing the sanctions went beyond the judge's power.
February 10, 2026
Congressman Calls For Ban On Unsanctioned Native Symbols

New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. has introduced a resolution that would ban the use of unsanctioned Indigenous imagery in public schools, saying it is a pushback on the Trump administration's recent efforts to stop state and local officials from retiring the harmful symbols.
February 10, 2026
Georgia Lawmakers Revive PFAS Liability Shield Bill

Georgia lawmakers have revived an effort to shield the state's carpet and textile industry from liability in suits alleging their use of what are commonly known as forever chemicals, advancing a new version of the legislation out of committee Monday after the bill stalled last year.
February 10, 2026
DOJ Pushes To Revive Comey, James Indictments

Criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James were brought under a validly serving interim U.S. attorney and, therefore, never should have been dismissed, the U.S. Department of Justice argued in its opening brief in its consolidated appeal before the Fourth Circuit.
February 10, 2026
Fla. Utility Says City Had No Power To Dissolve It

A utility authority appointed by the Florida Legislature told an appeals court Tuesday that the city of Gainesville is "engaged in insurrection against the state government" by amending its charter to dissolve the agency.
February 10, 2026
Back Taxes OK'd By Court On Land That Lost Forest Break

An Oregon County assessor was within her rights to revoke a property's special forestland tax assessment and assess higher property taxes for the previous five years, the state Tax Court ruled.
February 10, 2026
Minn. Judge Won't End TRO Over DHS Refugee Detentions

The Trump administration must continue to refrain from arresting and detaining refugees in Minnesota who haven't yet secured permanent resident status, a Minnesota federal court has ruled, finding no support in the Immigration and Nationality Act for their mandatory detention.
February 10, 2026
Calif. Judge Blocks State's Push To Unmask Federal Agents

A California federal judge granted the Trump administration's push to block part of a new Golden State law requiring federal agents to stop hiding their faces behind masks, but said another law requiring them to display identification can take effect.
February 10, 2026
Mass. Local Option Regional Transit Surcharge Plan Advances

Massachusetts would allow groups of municipalities to collectively impose surcharges on certain existing taxes, upon voter approval, for use in transportation efforts under legislation advanced by the Joint Revenue Committee.
February 10, 2026
Senate Confirms Burrows As DOJ Policy Chief

The U.S. Senate voted 52-46 on Tuesday to confirm Daniel Burrows, a White House official and former chief deputy attorney general of Kansas, to lead the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy.

Expert Analysis

Employment Immigration Trends And Challenges For 2026

U.S. companies competing for global talent should brace for a turbulent 2026, with greater compliance burdens, higher costs and the probability of workforce disruptions at every stage of the immigration process, from visa petitions to work authorization renewals, say attorneys at Duane Morris.
Top 5 Antitrust Issues For In-House Counsel To Watch In 2026

With Trump administration enforcement policy having largely taken shape last year, antitrust issues that in-house counsel should have on the radar range from scrutiny of technology-assisted pricing to the return of merger remedies, say attorneys at Squire Patton.
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.
5 Trade Secret Developments To Follow In 2026

Watch for major developments in trade secret law this year, especially as courts clarify the reach of U.S. law internationally, the availability of trade secret damages and more, say attorneys at Faegre Drinker.
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.
How 2026 NDAA May Ease Entry To Defense Contracting

Reforms to implement a warfighting acquisition system included in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, signed on Dec. 18, are likely to reduce the burdens, risks and barriers that have previously impeded nontraditional defense contractors, say attorneys at Haynes Boone.
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.
Nuclear Power Pitfalls And Opportunities To Watch For In 2026

Shepherding nuclear power projects to completion requires navigating more risks and obligations than almost any other infrastructure undertaking, but with the right strategies, states, developers, vendors and contractors can overcome these hurdles in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Squire Patton.
2025 Calif. Banking Oversight Centered On Consumer Issues

The combination of statutory reform, registration mandates and enforcement activity in 2025 signals that California's financial regulatory landscape is focused on consumer protection, particularly in the areas of crypto kiosk fee practices, earned wage access providers and elder fraud, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.
A 6th Circ. Snapshot: 3 Cases That Defined 2025

With more than a thousand opinions issued this year, three rulings from the Sixth Circuit stood out for the impact they'll have on the practice of civil procedure, including a net neutrality decision, a class certification standards ruling and an opinion about vulgarity in school, say attorneys at Ice Miller.
Sports Gambling Scrutiny Expands Risks For Teams, Leagues

The Minnesota attorney general recently sent warning letters to 14 website operators for offering what the state considers illegal online gambling, demonstrating why the sports industry, including teams and leagues, should ask critical questions about organizational compliance, internal controls and potential criminal liability, say attorneys at Stinson.
The CFTC's Road Ahead Under Newly Confirmed Chair

Michael Selig's Dec. 18 confirmation as U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair comes at a critical juncture, as the agency is poised to gain oversight over the crypto industry and increase its jurisdictional mandate covering prediction markets, says Elizabeth Lan Davis at Davis Wright.
How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.
SEC Rulemaking Radar: A Reset, A Shift And A Preview Of '26

With major proposals withdrawn and new priorities emerging, forthcoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposals in 2026 will look to reshape how digital assets are regulated, recalibrate market structure and simplify how small companies go public, says Christopher Grobbel at Goodwin.