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February 13, 2026
State Lawmakers Advance Flurry Of Psilocybin Reform Bills

Since the beginning of the year, lawmakers in several states have introduced and advanced numerous bills regarding psilocybin, the active compound in psychoactive mushrooms, including bills decriminalizing it, funding research into its medical uses and establishing a regulated medical program.
February 13, 2026
Full 6th Circ. Denies Rehearing In Mich. Police Shooting Suit

A sharply divided Sixth Circuit decided not to give a full-circuit review of its decision denying qualified immunity to two Michigan police officers who are facing an excessive force lawsuit for the shooting of an armed man outside his home during a domestic violence call.
February 13, 2026
Conn. Judge Won't Nix State's Captive Meeting Ban For Now

A federal judge handed the state of Connecticut a narrow win Friday in a lawsuit challenging a state law barring employers from forcing workers to attend mandatory anti-union meetings, finding that one of the business associations in the coalition challenging the measure lacks standing.
February 13, 2026
US Opens Door For Venezuela Oil & Gas Development Work

The Trump administration Friday authorized energy companies to pursue new oil and gas development opportunities in Venezuela, though the U.S. Department of Treasury will still have to sign off on any proposed deals.
February 13, 2026
Judge Unsure OnlyFans Model Can Pin X With Revenge Porn

A Texas federal judge seemed hesitant to buy an argument by an anonymous OnlyFans model that circulation of his images on X constitutes a violation of revenge porn laws, saying Friday the model's claims seem "difficult to reconcile" with the actual text of the law.
February 13, 2026
ICE's Surveillance Tech Raises 4th Amendment Concerns

The Trump administration's use of surveillance technology in immigration enforcement is raising Fourth Amendment concerns among civil liberties experts, but challenging its use in court could be tricky, experts told Law360.
February 13, 2026
Minn. Tribe Member Can't Get 8th Circ. To Rehear Divorce Case

The Eighth Circuit has rejected a Minnesota Native American man's petition for an en banc rehearing in a jurisdictional dispute over a tribal court divorce order, potentially setting the case up to be heard at the U.S. Supreme Court.
February 13, 2026
Big Tech Loses Fintiv APA Challenge At Fed. Circ.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office precedent allowing Patent Trial and Appeal Board petitions to be denied based on the timing of related litigation falls well within the director's discretionary authority, the Federal Circuit said Friday in rejecting an appeal from Apple, Cisco, Google and Intel.
February 13, 2026
DOI Looks To Nix Calif. Tribes' Suit Over Real Estate Project

The U.S. Department of the Interior and other federal government parties have urged a D.C. federal court to grant them a quick win in a suit over the approval of a California tribe's 221-acre real estate development project, which includes a casino.
February 13, 2026
Del. Rules Fox Sports Must Testify In Reggie Bush NCAA Suit

A Delaware Superior Court has approved an out-of-state subpoena compelling Fox Sports Productions LLC to sit for a deposition in former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star Reggie Bush's defamation lawsuit against the NCAA, clearing the way for sworn testimony as the case heads toward a November trial in Indiana.
February 13, 2026
Ga. Senate Advances GOP's $3B Income Tax Cut

The Georgia Senate advanced a $3 billion proposal Thursday that would slash the state's income tax rate and eliminate it entirely for individuals making up to $50,000 per year, a measure some Republicans envision as the first step toward abolishing the state levy entirely.
February 13, 2026
Lifeline's $9.25 Only Makes Dent In Broadband Cost, FCC Told

Advocates for the Lifeline subsidy program hope to convince the Federal Communications Commission that a $9.25 benefit for monthly telecom service does little to offset the cost of broadband since low-income consumers no longer receive any other federal aid for communications services.
February 13, 2026
LA Dealt Case-Ending Sanctions In Encampment Sweep Suit

A California federal judge issued case-ending sanctions against the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office in homeless residents' suit over encampment sweeps, finding the harsh remedy is warranted by the city's bad faith fabrication and alteration of documents during discovery.
February 13, 2026
NC High Court Snapshot: County Tax Tiff, Earth Fare Pay Fight

North Carolina's highest court kicks off its first week of arguments in 2026 with a look at how a coastal county is spending its occupancy tax dollars on public safety, and whether those allocations flout a state law mandating the funds be put toward tourism.
February 13, 2026
Ethics Groups Seek Pause On Trump's $10B Tax Leak Suit

Ethics groups asked a Florida federal court to pause President Donald Trump's $10 billion suit against the Internal Revenue Service and block any money settlement until he finishes his term, saying his pursuit of damages for his leaked tax returns raises constitutional and ethical concerns.
February 13, 2026
FinCEN Eases Beneficial Owner ID Rules For Banks

The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced Friday that banks are excepted from certain aspects of the agency's customer due diligence rules, including the requirement to repeatedly identify the beneficial owners of existing corporate account holders.
February 13, 2026
House Committee OKs Closer Look At Broadband 'Barriers'

A bill that would direct agencies to take a closer look at the administrative barriers that stand in the way of broadband deployment has sailed through the House Committee on Natural Resources and now heads to the full House for consideration.
February 13, 2026
Feds Ordered To Return Mass. Student Deported To Honduras

A Massachusetts college student who was deported to Honduras in violation of a court order must be returned to the United States within two weeks, a federal judge ruled Friday, directing the government to "make amends."
February 13, 2026
FDA Removes Boxed Warnings From HRT Products

Six menopause hormone therapies will no longer have warnings on their label about heart disease, breast cancer and dementia, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it removed them so that women can make decisions "free from exaggeration or fear."
February 13, 2026
Dems Say Trump's 3rd Country Removals Are 'Poorly Monitored'

A group of Senate Democrats slammed the Trump administration's "costly, wasteful and poorly monitored" policy to deport noncitizens to places other than their home countries, finding in a report released Friday it's "outsourcing responsibility to governments the United States itself does not trust."
February 13, 2026
Single Use Of Slur Not Enough To Revisit Ex-Clerk's Bias Suit

A former clerk in the Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, prosecutor's office failed to revive a suit claiming she was fired for reporting a coworker's use of a racial slur when a federal judge said Thursday she'd presented no evidence the slur was used more than once.
February 13, 2026
How Attorneys Are Handling A Patent Review 'Sea Change'

Major changes to the America Invents Act patent review system over the past year have put limits on challenges, requiring patent challengers and owners to rethink their strategies. Here's how attorneys on both sides are calibrating their arguments to have the best chance of success in the new landscape.
February 13, 2026
Palm Beach Says Homeowner's Private Beach Suit Is Too Late

The town of Palm Beach, Florida, urged a federal court to rule that a homeowner can't claim ownership of their entire beachfront property, arguing Friday that public use existed before the homeowner bought the parcel and the suit alleging illegal land taking was filed beyond the statute of limitations.
February 13, 2026
Fuel Credit Regs Clear Clouds Over Middleman Sales

The U.S. Treasury Department's move to allow domestic clean fuel producers selling to intermediaries to qualify for the production tax credit under newly released proposed rules recognizes the industry's commercial realities and clears up uncertainty that had been hindering the market, practitioners said.
February 13, 2026
Ga. Nursing Board Faces Suit Over Student Placement Policy

The Georgia Board of Nursing is violating federal antitrust law with a "protectionist" policy that prevents online and out-of-state nursing programs from placing their students at Georgia facilities for clinical rotations, an online college told a federal court.

Expert Analysis

What 2025 Enforcement Actions Show About FERC's Priorities

A review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's 2025 enforcement record suggests that this year, the commission will persist in holding market participants to their commitments, and continue active market surveillance and close cooperation with market monitors, says Ruta Skucas at Crowell & Moring.
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.