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January 16, 2026
Maurene Comey Fights DOJ Bid To Toss Firing Suit

Former Manhattan federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has urged a New York federal court to reject the U.S. Department of Justice's bid to dismiss her firing suit, arguing her claims belong before the district court and not under the jurisdiction of a non-independent board now controlled by the president.
January 16, 2026
Watchdog Urges Blanche To Exit Trump Records Role

A watchdog organization is calling on Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to step aside as President Donald Trump's proxy for records from his first term as they become available next week, saying he has a conflict of interest.
January 16, 2026
Law Grad's Malpractice Claims Are Time-Barred, Atty Says

A Vanderbilt Law School graduate who said that as a teenager his lawyer bungled his criminal defense by convincing him to plead guilty to a crime he did not commit cannot pursue legal malpractice claims, according to a Connecticut lawyer, who told the federal court the suit was filed too late.
January 16, 2026
State Rules Add Wrinkle To Scholarship Tax Break's Rollout

The U.S. Treasury Department is grappling with how to balance federal and state rules to implement a new tax credit for contributions to eligible scholarship programs, an official said Friday, describing states as "gatekeepers" in determining eligibility.
January 16, 2026
Justices Will Decide Constitutionality Of Geofence Warrants

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review the constitutionality of geofence warrants, used by law enforcement to pinpoint suspects' whereabouts using location data handed over by technology firms like Google.
January 16, 2026
La. State Court Greenlights Challenge To Gender Care Ban

A Louisiana state judge sided with a group of transgender teenagers who argue the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional, denying the state's bid to dismiss the case, according to an announcement Friday from the minors' attorneys.
January 16, 2026
Hughes Hubbard, MoloLamken Alumns Open Boutique Firm

Two former arbitration practice group leaders from Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP have launched an international arbitration and litigation boutique in Washington, D.C. and New York, co-founding the practice with a longtime MoloLamken LLP partner and former associate.
January 16, 2026
EU Spending Less On State Aid Tax Schemes, Report Says

Spending on state aid slumped last year across the European Union while tax benefits have remained a muted share of the subsidies offered since the COVID-19 pandemic, the bloc's executive branch said.
January 16, 2026
EU Imposes Duties On Imports Of Fused Alumina From China

The European Commission issued anti-dumping duties Friday against Chinese imports of a manufacturing material with defense applications called fused alumina after the commission determined the Chinese products were unfairly priced.
January 16, 2026
Oregon Judge Strikes Down Exclusion Feds Cited For Logging

An Oregon federal judge has vacated a decades-old categorical exclusion the U.S. Forest Service enacted to exempt forest thinning and wildlife habitat projects from environmental reviews after it was used to allow thousands of acres of commercial logging in Fremont-Winema National Forest.
January 16, 2026
Seneca Nation Pushes To End NY Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

The Seneca Nation of New York has urged Congress to pass a bill that would nullify a 1948 law that gives the state criminal and civil jurisdiction over its tribal lands, saying the legislation strengthens public safety accountability and reduces the opportunity for illegal activities to flourish under legal uncertainty.
January 16, 2026
Conn. Officials Say Pot License Scheme Suit Falls Flat

Connecticut government officials are urging a federal judge to throw out a would-be dispensary operator's suit challenging its social equity licensing scheme, saying the fact that the plaintiff is a Connecticut resident undercuts his claims that the scheme's residency requirement is unconstitutional.
January 16, 2026
Supreme Court Hacker Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Charge

A 24-year-old Tennessee man pled guilty Friday to a single misdemeanor charge for hacking into the U.S. Supreme Court's filing system and several other government networks, admitting that he "intentionally accessed a computer without authorization" on 25 different days in 2023.
January 16, 2026
Vineyard Wind Asks Court To Let It Finish $4.5B Mass. Project

Vineyard Wind has filed a suit in Massachusetts federal court urging a judge to let it finish work on a $4.5 billion, 800 megawatt offshore wind energy project that was due to be completed by the end of March before being halted by the Trump administration.
January 16, 2026
Tax Court Won't Rethink Late Challenge In $46M Case

The U.S. Tax Court won't reconsider its rejection of a late-filed bid by a partnership seeking to restore its $46 million tax deduction for donating to charity, saying the Alabama company failed to raise a newly available legal argument as required for the second chance.
January 15, 2026
BuzzFeed Loses Bid To Unseal HSBC Laundering Report

The U.S. Department of Justice does not have to provide to former BuzzFeed reporter Jason Leopold a confidential report on HSBC Bank's anti-money laundering compliance, a D.C. federal judge ruled Thursday, saying disclosure of the entire report, even with redactions, risks chilling the cooperation of foreign regulators.
January 15, 2026
DHS Blocked From 2nd Attempt To End TSA Union Deal

A Washington federal court has again stopped the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from canceling a collective bargaining agreement covering tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration workers, ruling Thursday that the federal government cannot get around a June injunction just by providing a fresh rationale.
January 15, 2026
As Goldstein Trial Begins, Gov't Points To 'Lavish' Lifestyle

An accountant for billionaire investor Alec Gores said that Thomas Goldstein had suggested he open a foreign account for Gores' poker-related transactions or even classify him as a professional player for tax purposes, although Gores was just getting started in the high-stakes poker world.
January 15, 2026
Wash. Judge Arrested For DUI Had Booze In Car, County Says

A Washington county urged a federal judge to toss a former state judge's lawsuit accusing sheriff's deputies of wrongfully stopping and arresting him on suspicion of DUI, arguing law enforcement had probable cause to detain him because he had an open alcoholic beverage in his vehicle and his speech was stumbling, slow and repetitive.
January 15, 2026
NCAA Urges Feds, States To Rein In College Sports Wagers

The NCAA has urged a federal regulator to suspend prediction market trades based on college sports until appropriate safeguards are in place and called on state gambling commissions to restrict certain types of wagers, saying it knows they are being manipulated.
January 15, 2026
Trump Admin Asks DC Circ. To Ax CBA-Protecting Injunctions

The Trump administration has urged the D.C. Circuit to vacate injunctions protecting union contracts at a dozen federal agencies, saying the unions should have challenged the agencies' attempts to oust them through internal dispute resolution processes, not in federal court.
January 15, 2026
Wash. Anti-Spam Law Not Federally Preempted, Judge Rules

A Seattle federal judge has shot down Nike Inc.'s effort to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the sportswear giant of sending false or misleading marketing emails to shoppers in Washington, ruling that the state's Commercial Electronic Mail Act is not preempted by federal law.
January 15, 2026
Jenner Atty And Ex-Newsom Aide O'Leary Heads To OpenAI

Jenner & Block LLP public policy partner Ann O'Leary, who previously worked as chief of staff for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has joined OpenAI in the newly created role of vice president of global policy, according to an announcement this week.
January 15, 2026
Businesses Seek Clarity On R&D Credit Post-GOP Tax Law

Businesses that use the federal research credit are reexamining how to apply expense reduction rules after last year's GOP tax law changes, but Treasury officials and tax experts said Thursday that revisions, although complex, were intended to coordinate with existing capitalization rules.
January 15, 2026
Harvard Club Settles Pandemic Loan Fraud Claims For $2.4M

The Harvard Club of Boston, a private club that is not formally affiliated with Harvard University, has agreed to pay approximately $2.4 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by obtaining a COVID-19-era Paycheck Protection Program loan for which it was not eligible.

Expert Analysis

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.
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.