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February 24, 2026
Minn. Lakefront Property Overvalued, Tax Court Says

A Minnesota property was overvalued by a local assessor, including by more than $1 million in two tax years, the state tax court said, rejecting a county assessor's argument that a conservation easement prohibited the use considered in the owner's analysis.
February 24, 2026
DC Circ. Won't Stop IRS From Sharing Data With DHS

Immigrant advocacy groups challenging the legality of an information-sharing agreement between federal immigration authorities and the IRS are not entitled to a court order stopping the tax agency from sharing taxpayer addresses for enforcement purposes, the D.C. Circuit said Tuesday.
February 24, 2026
Justices Rule USPS Immune For Declining To Deliver Mail

A Texas woman cannot hold U.S. Postal Service workers liable for engaging in a "racially motivated harassment campaign" against her, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, finding a federal tort law immunizes the service from claims related to intentional delivery failures.
February 23, 2026
FedEx, Bausch, Other Cos. Join Race For Tariff Refunds

FedEx, Bausch & Lomb and L'Oreal are among the companies that raced to the U.S. Court of International Trade on Monday seeking full refunds of the trade duties they paid as a result of the 2025 tariffs that President Donald Trump illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
February 23, 2026
'Wackadoo': 9th Circ. Awarding Stays 'Like Candy,' Judge Says

The Ninth Circuit is defying U.S. Supreme Court precedent and supersizing its immigration docket by freely awarding lengthy deportation reprieves, according to a new dissent that described a "Wackadoo" realm where noncitizens can safely await "the next Democrat administration."
February 23, 2026
Feds Point To 8th Circ. In Sinclair Station Takeover OK

Sinclair Inc. has gotten the go ahead to proceed with the acquisition of three television stations in Michigan and New York that it previously would have been barred from buying under long-standing FCC media ownership rules that were recently struck down by the Eighth Circuit.
February 23, 2026
High Court Crafts Escape Hatch In Review Of Climate Torts

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to determine whether a climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies can proceed in state court, but the justices also created a potential off-ramp by questioning whether they can actually hear the case.
February 23, 2026
DC Circ. Talks Sharks, Moats In Vertex HHS Kickback Appeal

Sharks and moats were top of mind Monday morning for one judge on the D.C. Circuit, as gene therapy drugmaker Vertex Pharmaceuticals attempted to convince the court that its fertility preservation program does not violate the Anti-Kickback Statute.
February 23, 2026
ICE Atty Whistleblower Rips 'Broken' Agent Training Program

An ex-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorney testified before a Senate committee Monday that he recently resigned so he could blow the whistle on ICE-officer training cuts amid its hiring surge, slamming the truncated program for being "deficient, defective and broken" and accusing supervisors of secretly pushing "blatantly" unconstitutional orders.
February 23, 2026
NY Pitches Pay-Later Oversight Rules, Borrower Protections

Buy-now-pay-later providers in New York would face new licensing and supervision requirements, consumer disclosure standards, fee limits and other restrictions under draft rules unveiled Monday by the state's financial services regulator.
February 23, 2026
Banking Orgs. Silent On Trump Family-Tied Crypto Charter Bid

Two banking industry groups that publicly opposed applications from at least eight crypto firms seeking national trust charters did not weigh in on a similar bid from the Trump-family tied crypto business World Liberty Financial, while public advocacy group commenters blasted the WLF application as being riddled with conflicts.
February 23, 2026
Chemical Co. PQ Contaminated Port Of Tacoma, Suit Says

The Port of Tacoma has sued Pennsylvania chemical company PQ LLC for millions of dollars in cleanup costs, going to Washington federal court to hold the business liable for contamination from a now-shuttered manufacturing and processing plant.
February 23, 2026
ABA Says Trump Attacks On Justices Cross 'Dangerous Line'

The American Bar Association on Monday condemned President Donald Trump's "personal attacks" against U.S. Supreme Court justices after Friday's 6-3 decision struck a blow to his tariff policy, saying the remarks "cross a dangerous line that threatens the safety of the judiciary and our judicial process."
February 23, 2026
Union's Case Cite Can't End NJ Bias Claim, Court Told

New Jersey's acting attorney general told a state judge Friday that Ironworkers Local 11's bid to inject a new federal ruling into a discrimination case falls flat, arguing in a letter that the union's reliance on the decision misfires because the opinion doesn't address state law discrimination or alter the analysis set forth by applicable U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
February 23, 2026
1st Circ. Says Gov't Challenge To Due Process Order Can Wait

The Trump administration's challenge to an already-stayed Massachusetts district judge's order requiring notice and due process for noncitizens facing removal to countries where they have no prior ties was terminated by the First Circuit on Friday, with the court saying it makes more sense to wait for an appeal based on the merits of the case.
February 23, 2026
FTC, DOJ Mulling New Competitor Collaboration Guidelines

The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission said Monday that enforcers are planning to issue new antitrust guidelines for collaborations among competitors after the previous administration pulled guidance that had been in place for more than 20 years.
February 23, 2026
Calif. Cities Sue Feds Over Grant Conditions Tied To DEI

Several cities and counties in California and Oregon have sued the federal government in California federal court, alleging the Trump administration is conditioning federal grants on recipients abandoning the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion or "gender ideology," which could leave them with the untenable choice of forgoing critical funds.
February 23, 2026
Tribe Says Poll Shows Ariz. Voters Oppose Copper Mine

The San Carlos Apache Tribe says a poll released by the Center for Biological Diversity shows that Arizona voters oppose Resolution Copper Mining LLC's proposed mine, which would transfer approximately 2,500 acres within the state's Tonto National Forest to the company.
February 23, 2026
Judge Holds Firm On Blocking Bid To End Haitian TPS

A D.C. federal judge on Monday declined to stay her decision blocking the Trump administration from terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, writing that the government has "no legitimate interest in enforcing a likely unlawful Termination."
February 23, 2026
Union Urges Court To Undo DOL Farm Wage Survey Results

A farmworkers union has pressed a Washington federal court to reject the U.S. Department of Labor's approval of a wage survey meant to help determine foreign seasonal worker compensation, arguing it entails a "windfall" for growers at domestic farmworkers' expense.
February 23, 2026
Fla. Biologist Fired Over Kirk Parody Seeks Reinstatement

A biologist has asked a Florida federal court to restore her state agency position after she was fired for sharing a post making fun of Charlie Kirk on social media, arguing the First Amendment allows free speech on public topics that have nothing to do with her job.
February 23, 2026
Alaskan Village Asks Court To Block BLM Land Decision

Native villagers near Teshekpuk Lake in Alaska are asking a D.C. federal judge to block the termination of their right-of-way over lands around the lake by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, claiming that the move would strip the village's property rights without due process.
February 23, 2026
Snow Delays Goldstein Deliberations Until Tuesday

The jury in SCOTUSblog founder Thomas Goldstein's tax evasion trial won't be back to deliberate until Tuesday, after snow prompted courts in the District of Maryland to close Monday.
February 23, 2026
Xcel Energy Will Replace Utility Poles After Historic Wildfire

Xcel Energy has agreed to replace damaged and dilapidated utility poles to settle Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's suit accusing the energy company of causing the largest wildfire in recorded Texas history.
February 23, 2026
NJ Justices Say Persistent Offender Law Needs Update

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Monday that a judge's factfinding under the state's persistent-offender statute violated U.S. Supreme Court precedent but amounted to harmless error, reinstating a 42‑year sentence for sexual assault and urging lawmakers to rewrite the statute.

Expert Analysis

Key Trends For Life Sciences Cos. To Watch In 2026

Following a year of drastic change at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, two themes are likely to drive the coming year — a commitment to lowering the cost of drugs and an inherent tension between the priorities of the health agencies and the broader administration, say attorneys at Sheppard Mullin.
What To Know About NY's Drastic 3rd-Party Practice Changes

Last month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law establishing new time limits for the commencement of third-party actions, which will have dramatic effects on insurance defense practice, particularly cases involving construction site accidents or claims of premises liability, says Shawn Schatzle at Lewis Brisbois.
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Mass. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q4

Among the most significant developments on the banking regulation front in Massachusetts last quarter, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced her bid for reelection, and the state Division of Banks continued its fintech focus by finalizing rules implementing a new money transmitter law, say attorneys at Nutter.
3 DC Circ. Rulings Signal Shift In Search And Seizure Doctrine

A trio of decisions from courts in the District of Columbia Circuit, including a recent order compelling prosecutors to return materials seized from James Comey’s former attorney, makes clear that continued government possession of digital evidence may implicate the Fourth Amendment, says Gregory Rosen at RJO.
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Muay Thai Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Muay Thai kickboxing has taught me that in order to win, one must stick to one's game plan and adapt under pressure, just as when facing challenges by opposing counsel or judges, says Mark Schork at Feldman Shepherd.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Intentional Career-Building

A successful legal career is built through intention: understanding expectations, assessing strengths honestly and proactively seeking opportunities to grow and cultivating relationships that support your development, say Erika Drous and Hillary Mann at Morrison Foerster.
How Changes At The IRS Will Affect Tax Controversy In 2026

Taxpayers will need to adjust approaches to dealing with the IRS in 2026, as the agency is likely to shift its audit strategies and increases reliance on technology following the significant reductions in funding and personnel last year, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.
Chancery Exec Noncompete Ruling Offers PE Buyer Lessons

In Derge v. D&H United Fueling Solutions, the Delaware Court of Chancery sided with a private equity-backed portfolio company by enforcing a noncompete against an executive, providing private equity buyers with a checklist of factors for an enforceable noncompete in the sale-of-business context, says Danielle Asaad at Squire Patton.
Key Trends In PFAS Regulation And Litigation For 2026

As 2026 begins, the legal and regulatory outlook for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is defined less by sweeping federal initiatives and more by incremental adjustments, judicial guardrails and state-driven regulations — an environment in which proactive risk management and close monitoring of policy developments will be essential, say attorneys at MG+M.
Navigating Workplace AI When Federal, State Policies Clash

Two recent federal bills and various state laws concerning employers' artificial intelligence use may clash with an executive order calling for minimal regulation, so employers should proactively monitor their AI usage and stay apprised of legislative updates while awaiting further direction from the federal government, say attorneys at Foley & Lardner.
State AG Enforcement During CFPB Gap Predicts 2026 Trends

State attorneys general responded to the decrease in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enforcement in 2025 by stepping in to regulate consumer finance more than ever before, and the trends in rebooting CFPB investigations, cracking down on ESG and DEI initiatives, and fighting financial exploitation of homeowners will likely extend into 2026, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.
Trending At The PTAB: The Policies That Are Redefining IPR

The evolution of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's inter partes review institution regime last year, coupled with the policy considerations behind that evolution, marks a shift toward greater gatekeeping of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's resources and patent enforcement rights, say attorneys at Finnegan.
4 Trends Shaping Drug And Medical Device Law For 2026

2025 saw some significant legal developments with potential impact for drug and device manufacturers, ranging from growing skepticism in science and regulatory entities to new regulation of artificial intelligence, say attorneys at Faegre Drinker.
US Sanctions Targeting Russia's Oil Giants Heighten Biz Risks

Businesses operating in the energy sector, both in and outside the U.S., should review their operations for any links to Russian oil companies and their subsidiaries recently targeted by U.S. sanctions, to avoid unexpected reputational and financial risk, and even secondary sanctions, say authors at Blank Rome.
How Shareholder Activism Fared In 2025

2025 was a turbulent yet transformative year in shareholder activism, and there are several key takeaways to help companies prepare for a 2026 that is shaping up to be even more lively, including increased focus on retail investors and the use of social media as a tool, say attorneys at Sidley.