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March 10, 2026
Boston Exam Schools Case May Hinge On 1st Circ. Ruling

A Massachusetts federal judge weighed arguments Tuesday on whether to dismiss a challenge to the admissions system for Boston's three selective "exam schools" in light of a First Circuit ruling backing a previous plan that increased racial diversity.
March 10, 2026
Certain Taiwanese Chemicals Hit With Triple-Digit Duties

Imports of certain chemicals from Taiwan into the U.S. were tagged with large antidumping and countervailing duties by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday.
March 10, 2026
Kan. House Bills Seek To Limit School Property Taxes

Kansas would impose a cap on the ad valorem taxes that school districts could impose under bills introduced in the state House.
March 10, 2026
NY Truckers' Congestion Pricing Lawsuit Is Tossed For Good

A New York federal judge on Tuesday dismissed for good an amended lawsuit claiming congestion pricing tolls wrongfully discriminate against commercial truckers, saying a trade group representing New York motor carriers presented no new facts or evidence suggesting the tolls were unreasonable or unconstitutional.
March 10, 2026
11th Circ. Torn On Ga.'s Social Media Restrictions For Children

An Eleventh Circuit panel appeared conflicted Tuesday over a Georgia law that placed new restrictions on children's use of social media, suggesting that some provisions were "clearly constitutional" while others likely won't clear First Amendment scrutiny.
March 10, 2026
Native Rights Group Urges Veto Of South Dakota Voting Bill

The Native American Rights Fund is urging South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden to veto a bill that they say will impose harmful barriers to voter registration and disproportionately burden Indigenous voters and communities across the state.
March 10, 2026
DOJ Defends Tying Loan Forgiveness to Employer Conduct

The Trump administration is asking a D.C. federal judge to toss a lawsuit challenging a new rule that could strip some nonprofits of Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility, claiming that the plaintiffs in the suit have no standing because they aren't engaged in any illegal activities.
March 10, 2026
DOJ Official Faces Ethics Case Over Georgetown DEI Letters

U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin has been hit with disciplinary charges in the nation's capital over threatening letters he sent to Georgetown University Law Center last year while he was interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
March 10, 2026
Judge Says No Imminent Harm From Alleged ICE Racial Stops

A Minnesota federal judge ruled that Minneapolis-area residents who claim immigration officers unlawfully stopped and arrested them based on racial profiling aren't entitled to a preliminary injunction, but nonetheless showed that the federal government was likely involved in unlawful conduct.
March 10, 2026
Wisconsin Judges Decline To Extend Interim US Atty's Term

A majority of judges on the Eastern District of Wisconsin have declined to extend the tenure of interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
March 10, 2026
AFSCME Sues Trump Admin Over $600M Health Funding Cuts

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is seeking to block a federal government directive to cancel more than $600 million in public health grants administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alleging that the directive was issued to target Democratic-led states.
March 10, 2026
Florida High Court Rebuffs 2026 Cannabis Legalization Bid

The campaign to legalize retail marijuana in Florida via ballot initiative in the 2026 election appears finished after the state's highest court declined jurisdiction in a challenge to a lower court's upholding the invalidation of thousands of signatures gathered in support of the effort.
March 10, 2026
Pa. Justices Wonder When Printed Parts Become Guns

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court struggled Tuesday with where to draw important lines for a case involving Philadelphia's ban on 3D-printed "ghost guns," looking for distinctions between "parts" and "firearms," or "manufacturing" and "possessing," since gun groups argued state law preempts local regulations of the latter.
March 10, 2026
Ballot Selfie Ban Doesn't Flout Free Speech, NC Judge Rules

A North Carolina federal judge has upheld the state's ban on ballot selfies, rejecting a First Amendment challenge by a former Libertarian state senate candidate and voter who accused state and local election officials of trampling her free speech rights by enforcing the ban.
March 10, 2026
Judge Won't Block Millions In Salmon Hatchery Tribal Awards

A Washington federal judge won't block millions in Pacific salmon hatchery grants or set aside $22 million for two Indigenous nations that allege they were unfairly deemed ineligible for the funding, saying the tribes don't meet the standard for relief and are unlikely to succeed on the merits.
March 10, 2026
Judge Says Noncitizen's Habeas Petition Isn't Reviewable Yet

An Ohio federal court tossed a Mexican national's habeas petition alleging due process violations over his immigration detention and an immigration court's bond denial, finding the Immigration and Nationality Act contains "sharp" jurisdictional limits.
March 10, 2026
Colo. Broadens Farm, Ranch Definitions For Property Taxes

Colorado broadened its definitions of farms and ranches for property tax purposes to allow more agriculture producers to qualify for tax advantages under a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis.
March 10, 2026
Feds Can't Pause Fight Over Offshore Wind Stop-Work Order

A D.C. federal judge has rejected the Trump administration's bid to pause litigation challenging its stoppage of the Empire Wind offshore wind project, saying the government hasn't justified the need for a stay.
March 09, 2026
Treasury Digital Asset Report Pushes Innovative Compliance

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published a report on stablecoin use and compliance to Congress as prescribed by the Genius Act, laying out plans to harmonize anti-money laundering standards for cryptocurrency activities.
March 09, 2026
Minn. Judge Pans Feds' Assurances As 'Utterly Meaningless'

A Minnesota federal judge agreed to reconsider an El Salvador man's habeas petition on Monday, saying it was denied after "utterly meaningless and false" assurances from government officials.
March 09, 2026
FCC Set to Hear Challenge To Nat'l Security Listing For Drones

The Federal Communications Commission has asked the public what it thinks about drone maker DJI's request that the agency reconsider whether its products belong on a list of national security risks, giving anyone opposed to the petition a month to make themselves heard.
March 09, 2026
Kate Hudson's Activewear Co. Sued For Tariff Refunds

Fabletics, the activewear company cofounded by actress Kate Hudson, faces a proposed class action from customers who say the company passed the cost of President Donald Trump's illegal 2025 tariffs onto customers and should be forced to refund those overages.
March 09, 2026
Fed. Circ. Punts On Ligado's $40B Spectrum Takings Claim

Federal Circuit judges declined to rule for now on whether to dismiss network company Ligado's nearly $40 billion claim alleging the government has trampled its property rights by using airwaves Ligado bought for exclusive use.
March 09, 2026
Mich. AG Won't Appeal Dismissal Of 2020 False Electors Case

The Michigan attorney general said Monday that her office will not appeal a state district court ruling that dismissed criminal charges against 15 people accused of serving as a false slate of electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
March 09, 2026
Texas AG Gets Temporary Ban On Chest Binder Sales

A Texas state judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a New York-based online retailer of undergarments and chest binders for young women and teens from selling its clothing in the Lone Star State.

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Trump's Legal Battles

States, federal employee unions, various advocacy groups and several individuals have filed over 220 lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's implementation of executive orders and other initiatives. Law360 has created a database of those lawsuits, separated into categories based on their subject matter.

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How NY Stay-Or-Pay Law Shifts Leverage Dynamics

The recent passage of New York's Trapped at Work Act reflects increasing scrutiny of stay-or-pay arrangements, but its lack of a private right of action represents a meaningful departure from other employment laws, dramatically shifting leverage from the courtroom to a state agency, says James Valentino at Clayman Rosenberg.
H-1B Registration Tips For New Wage-Weighted Selection

Practitioners participating in this year’s H-1B visa registration, currently underway, must understand that under the new wage-weighted selection process that replaced the random lottery, the crucial first step is choosing the correct standard occupational classification, says Jimmy Lai at Lai & Turner.
What Cos. Must Know About Pa.'s Proposed Data Center Regs

Under Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's new proposal to balance hyperscale data center infrastructure with grid stability, water resources and community transparency, businesses in the state face a strategic choice: wait for binding requirements to emerge, or proactively align projects with the standards now, say Wade Stephens and Sasha Burton at Langsam Stevens.
Lessons From Justices' Split On Major Questions Doctrine

The justices' varied opinions in Learning Resources v. Trump, which held the International Emergency Economy Powers Act did not confer the power to impose tariffs, offer a meaningful window into the U.S. Supreme Court's perspective on the major questions doctrine that will likely shape lower courts' approach to executive action challenges, say attorneys at Venable.
Drug Wholesaler's DPA Shows Imperfect Efforts Still Count

Atlantic Biologicals’ recent deferred prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors for allegedly distributing controlled substances to pill mill pharmacies demonstrates that even subpar cooperation, when combined with genuine remediation and strategic advocacy, can yield outcomes that protect a company's long-term interests, says Jonathan Porter at Husch Blackwell.
Resilience Planning As Nat'l Security Shifts Tech Import Policy

In response to a sustained reorientation of U.S. trade policy around national security considerations, businesses reliant on processed critical minerals must closely monitor diplomatic negotiations and the potential expansion of trade measures, incorporating contingency planning into procurement and long-term investment strategies, says attorney Sohan Dasgupta.
Proposed DOL Rule Could Simplify Contractor Classification

If the U.S. Department of Labor's recently proposed rule governing employee versus independent contractor classification is finalized, it would permit energy sector employers to evaluate the nature of the working relationship with a more straightforward and predictable analysis than the 2024 rule's unweighted test, say attorneys at Bracewell.
Key Takeaways As HRSA Aims To Revive 340B Rebate Pilot

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recent request for feedback on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program demonstrates that it intends to correct the model's procedural defects, which is positive news for participating manufacturers, but a setback for covered entities, say attorneys at Manatt.
How The New Tariff Landscape May Unfold

To replace tariffs formerly imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the administration will rely on a patchwork of statutes, potentially leading to procedural challenges and a complex tariff landscape with varying levels, durations and applicability, says Joseph Grossman-Trawick at King & Spalding.
5 Key Issues Affecting Deal Structurings In Ship Finance

Several trends are shaping the ship finance landscape, including the impact of Basel IV in Europe and the Nordic bond market, making it essential for both lenders and shipowners to utilize creative deal structuring and maintain an awareness of competitive dynamics across traditional bank and private lending, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.
9th Circ. Ruling Evinces Tightening Of Nonmedical Hardship

The Ninth Circuit’s recent ruling in Vilchis-Gomez v. Bondi illustrates how a series of immigration decisions are transforming the extreme hardship defense to removal into a de facto medical necessity requirement, but practitioners can push back by continuing to assert long-standing precedents and building comprehensive records, says Abdoul Konare at Konare Law.
Sentencing Amendments Could Spell Paradigm Shift

Three of the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s recently proposed guideline amendments would have an immediate and dramatic impact on economic offenders, resulting in significantly fewer defendants receiving sentences of imprisonment and meaningfully addressing congressional directives, say Mark Allenbaugh at SentencingStats.com and Doug Passon at Doug Passon Law.
Character.AI Case Highlights Agentic AI Liability Questions

The recently settled litigation against Character Technologies Inc. provides an early case study for exploring salient legal issues related to agentic artificial intelligence, such as tort liability, strict liability, statutory liability and contractual liability, says Samuel Mitchells at Smith Gambrell.
Can Trump's AI Order Override State Insurance Rules?

Although a December executive order charts a course to potentially dismantle state artificial intelligence regulations applicable to virtually any industry, the effect on the insurance industry deserves special attention because under federal law, the regulation of the business of insurance is largely delegated to the states, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
How DOL Rule Would Preserve App-Based Contractor Work

The U.S. Department of Labor's proposed 2026 independent contractor rule reinforces the centrality of worker autonomy and entrepreneurial opportunity that characterize many app-based arrangements, and returns to a framework that may offer increased predictability for platforms and workers alike, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.