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February 23, 2026
EU Lawmakers Delay Vote On US Trade Deal Amid Uncertainty

The European Parliament agreed Monday to postpone a vote on the bloc's trade deal with the U.S. as lawmakers were unclear on whether new tariffs violate its terms, though the White House told Law360 the levies won't breach the agreed maximum rate on the European Union.
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
US Customs Stops Collecting Tariffs Starting Tuesday

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will stop collecting the tariffs President Donald Trump illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act beginning at midnight Tuesday, according to guidance sent late Sunday.
February 23, 2026
Justices Decline Cannabis Dormant Commerce Clause Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a case asking it to consider whether Maryland's marijuana social equity licensing program unconstitutionally discriminated against out-of-state entrepreneurs.
February 23, 2026
Hemp Seller Says Virgin Islands Illegally Took Hemp

A hemp retailer is suing the U.S. government and agencies of the U.S. Virgin Islands in federal court, alleging that they raided the retailer and seized hemp products without a warrant and despite the products being legal at the time.
February 23, 2026
How Greenberg Thinks Tariff Ruling Could Affect Dealmaking

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling invalidating IEEPA-based tariffs gave dealmakers clarity on how to pursue potential refund rights in mergers and acquisitions, but President Donald Trump's swift announcement of new global tariffs has immediately reintroduced dealmaking uncertainty.
February 23, 2026
JPMorgan Asks To Send Trump's $5B Debanking Suit To NY

JPMorgan Chase has formally requested to move President Donald Trump's $5 billion debanking lawsuit from Florida to New York federal court, arguing that the terms governing the president's now-closed accounts require the case to be litigated there.
February 23, 2026
Tenant Screener Didn't Hinder Disabled Man, 2nd Circ. Says

A company that screens potential tenants' criminal and credit histories on behalf of landlords cannot be held liable under the Fair Housing Act for blocking a disabled man from moving in with his mother because it did not actually make the housing decision, a Second Circuit panel held in a precedent-setting opinion.
February 23, 2026
Justices Pass On Va. Voting Rights Restoration Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to Virginia's voting rights restoration system for people with felony convictions, leaving in place a Fourth Circuit decision that upheld the system as constitutional.
February 23, 2026
Debt Services Firm Challenges Connecticut Banking Penalties

An Illinois company that provides administrative services to debt adjusters has sued the Connecticut Department of Banking, challenging an administrative order to make restitution to Constitution State customers and potentially pay up to $100,000 for each alleged violation of debt adjustment and money transmission licensing rules.
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
Amherst Residential Legal Head Joins Morgan Lewis In DC

The former head of legal at The Amherst Group's residential affiliate has joined Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP as a partner in its Washington, D.C., office, where he will focus on securitization, asset management and corporate finance legal matters, the firm announced Monday.
February 23, 2026
2nd Circ. Chief Judge To Take Senior Status

Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the Second Circuit will take senior status over the summer, giving President Donald Trump another appellate seat to fill.
February 23, 2026
IRS Updates Timeline On Retirement Plan Min. Distributions

The Internal Revenue Service updated its guidance Monday on the timing of required minimum distributions from several types of individual retirement accounts that were amended by a 2022 retirement savings law.
February 23, 2026
NM Legislators OK Property Tax To Pay Bonds, Interest, Costs

New Mexico would authorize the imposition of a property tax to repay principal, interest and costs for state-issued bonds under a bill unanimously approved by state lawmakers and headed to the governor.
February 23, 2026
RI Officials Seek Dismissal Of Cannabis Licensing Suit

Rhode Island's state cannabis regulator is urging a federal court to throw out a suit challenging its social equity licensing scheme, saying the plaintiff lacks standing because his application was not denied for the reasons he's challenging.
February 23, 2026
Justices Deny Review Of Consultancy's $5M SBA Loan Suit

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a lower court ruling that found a risk management firm's $5 million loan did not qualify for debt relief from the U.S. Small Business Administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 23, 2026
Judge Blocks Release Of Mar-A-Lago Classified Docs Report

A Florida federal judge on Monday blocked the release of former special counsel Jack Smith's final report in the criminal case against President Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, finding that releasing the report would violate prior orders.
February 23, 2026
Justices Won't Hear Appeal Based On Miranda Rights Hearing

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a sweepstakes machine business owner convicted of bribery who is seeking limits on law enforcement officers' ability to interrogate individuals detained during a search without first reading them their Miranda rights.
February 23, 2026
Supreme Court Won't Review NRA's Qualified Immunity Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a Second Circuit ruling shielding a former New York regulator from personal liability for her campaign against the National Rifle Association, passing over a question on when obvious constitutional violations supersede qualified immunity.
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.
February 23, 2026
Calif. Housing Law Challenge Won't Go Before High Court

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined a petition to review Huntington Beach's challenge to California laws requiring the city to build high-density housing despite the objections of local officials.
February 20, 2026
Va. Judges Name New US Atty, But Blanche Says 'You're Fired'

The federal judges in the Eastern District of Virginia on Friday unanimously appointed veteran litigator James W. Hundley to serve as interim U.S. attorney, a decision immediately met with derision from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who purported to fire Hundley in a social media post.
February 20, 2026
Centripetal Wants Squires To Erase 2022 Patent Review Order

Centripetal Networks Inc. has asked U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires to undo a 2022 decision instituting review of a cybersecurity patent that was part of its since-vacated multibillion-dollar judgment against Cisco Systems, saying the decision conflicts with his current policies.

Expert Analysis

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.
Changes In Crypto, Cybersecurity Defined NY Banking In 2025

The major takeaways from 2025 in New York banking policy involve updated guidance, regulations and requirements primarily affecting innovation and digital banking, in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual currencies, and buy now, pay later programs, say attorneys at Steptoe.
Opinion

Justices Should Clarify Loper Bright Doctrine Via Patent Case

The U.S. Supreme Court should use the Lynk Labs v. Samsung patent case to provide urgently needed guidance on how last year’s Loper Bright decision should be applied to real-world questions of agency authority in the post-Chevron world, says Timothy Hsieh at Oklahoma City University School of Law.
How OECD Tax Update Tackles Mobile Workforce Complexity

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s recently updated model tax convention — a recalibration of international tax principles in response to an increasingly mobile workforce — should prompt companies to reevaluate cross-border operations, transfer pricing policies and tax controversy strategies, say attorneys at Eversheds.
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.
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.
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.
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.