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February 09, 2026
FCC Said To Formally Launch Equal Time Probe At 'The View'

The Federal Communications Commission has reportedly started a formal investigation into whether ABC's "The View" fails to qualify for a "bona fide" news carveout that would exempt the show from political equal time rules.
February 09, 2026
US Sets 19% Tariff On Bangladeshi Imports In Framework Deal

Certain imported goods from Bangladesh will enter the U.S. exempt from the 19% U.S. tariff applied to most merchandise from the country, according to a fact sheet published Monday along with the signing of the framework trade agreement between the two countries.
February 09, 2026
Prison Phone Co. Opposes Rate Case Move To 1st Circ.

A prison phone service provider has urged the D.C. Circuit to deny a recent bid from public interest groups to move multidistrict litigation over federally set phone call rates in jails and prisons to the First Circuit.
February 09, 2026
Anti-Abortion Groups Say Mich. Law Impedes 1st Amendment

Two Michigan-based anti-abortion organizations are suing several officials, alleging recent amendments to Michigan's civil rights law will force them to hire employees and volunteers who do not share or may openly oppose their religious beliefs and stance on abortion.
February 09, 2026
Texas, Mo. Ask Court To Keep 'Remain In Mexico' Suit Intact

Texas and Missouri claimed they have standing to challenge a Biden-era decision to do away with the "Remain in Mexico" policy, telling a Texas federal judge Friday that vacatur of the last administration's decision is appropriate even though the Trump administration reinstated the policy.
February 09, 2026
USTelecom Asks FCC To Protect 911 Amid Copper Rollback

Broadband trade group USTelecom is throwing its weight behind a petition that says the Federal Communications Commission must put protections in place to ensure that 911 services aren't disrupted as telecoms rush to retire copper phone lines.
February 09, 2026
Unions Seek To Revive Challenge To Feds' Resignation Offer

A labor coalition urged the First Circuit to revive a challenge to the Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees last year, defending its right to sue and disputing that two niche agencies should get the first crack at its claims.
February 09, 2026
USPTO Targets Double-Dipping In Anon. Ex Parte Challenges

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is now requiring those who anonymously petition it to reexamine a patent's validity to certify that they haven't already challenged it at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
February 09, 2026
Renewable Fuel Co. Owner Cops To $6M Tax Credit Scheme

The owner of a renewable fuel company copped to a scheme that sought more than $6 million in fraudulent tax credits related to how much biodiesel the company claimed to produce, according to Florida federal court documents.
February 09, 2026
Videographer Fights 4th Circ.'s Choice To Shipwreck IP Suit

A videographer and his production company urged the full Fourth Circuit to let him revive his copyright infringement lawsuit over footage of Blackbeard's shipwreck, arguing Monday that a panel's recent opinion to end the case laid new and overly broad pathways for pendent jurisdiction.
February 09, 2026
North Dakota, DOJ Near Settlement In Dakota Access Appeal

The United States and North Dakota have reached a settlement in a $28 million dispute over protesters' efforts to stop the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in which the state alleged that the Army Corps and federal officials failed to manage the massive crowds.
February 09, 2026
Pullman & Comley Says Lender Can't Sue Over $16.2M Deal

Pullman & Comley LLC on Monday said a Connecticut judge lacks jurisdiction to hear legal malpractice and related claims from a lender that loaned $16.2 million to the corporate arm of a municipal housing authority, arguing the housing entity, not the lender, was its only client.
February 09, 2026
Ill. Legislation Targets Outside Investments In Legal Sector

Two bills introduced in the Illinois state Legislature seek to place restrictions on the use of private equity-backed managed service organizations in the legal industry and on any fee-sharing between Illinois lawyers and firms owned by nonlawyers in states like Arizona.
February 09, 2026
States Seek Quick Win On $100K H-1B Fee 'Power-Grab'

A group of 20 states asked a Massachusetts federal judge for a win in their challenge to the Trump administration's policy imposing a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions, arguing the measure unlawfully rewrites Congress' carefully calibrated immigration scheme and exceeds executive authority.
February 09, 2026
Luxury Terminal Developer Protests Dulles Contract Decisions

A California company aiming to develop a private luxury terminal for Washington Dulles International Airport asked a D.C. federal judge to block the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority from moving ahead with a "thinly veiled" attempt to steer the deal to another company.
February 09, 2026
Guam Can't Appeal Military Leave Suit Loss At 9th Circ.

A retirement fund for Guam government employees did not meet the standard for an immediate appeal of a ruling that its leave-sharing program violates federal military service protections, a federal judge ruled Monday, denying the territory's and fund's Ninth Circuit bid.
February 09, 2026
Long Island Towns Challenge State Over Cannabis Preemption

A trio of Long Island towns are pushing back against New York regulators' assertion that the state's cannabis law preempts localities from enforcing certain local policies governing where marijuana stores can be located.
February 09, 2026
'Baby Shark' Ruling Doesn't Stop Google Anti-Phishing Fight

A Manhattan federal judge granted injunctive relief Monday to Google in its effort to combat an alleged China-based phishing enterprise, holding that faraway defendants were properly served electronically despite an appellate ruling mandating mail service in a "Baby Shark" infringement case.
February 09, 2026
EEOC, Law Students End Legal Battle Over Firm DEI Letters

A proposed class action brought by law students last year challenging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's requests for diversity data from 20 law firms ended Monday with the government agreeing compliance "was not mandatory, and that most law firms did not provide any of the requested information."
February 09, 2026
Mass. Police Academy Staff Charged In Recruit's Death

Four Massachusetts State Police training academy employees were charged Monday in connection with the death of a police recruit, following an independent investigation by a Todd & Weld LLP partner.
February 09, 2026
Feds Get Gateway Tunnel Funding Freeze During Appeal

A Manhattan federal judge on Monday froze her Friday order requiring the U.S. Department of Transportation to resume paying for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel, as the agency seeks emergency relief from the Second Circuit.
February 09, 2026
Ex-NC City Council Member Enters Plea Deal For COVID Fraud

A former Charlotte, North Carolina, councilwoman pled guilty Monday in federal court to one count of wire fraud conspiracy as part of an alleged scheme with her daughters to file sham small-business loan applications for COVID-19 relief funds during the pandemic.
February 09, 2026
Mass. Justices Urged To Keep Rent Control Initiative Off Ballot

Opponents of a proposed Massachusetts ballot measure to limit rent increases asked the state's top court to defeat the initiative before it reaches voters.
February 09, 2026
US Backs Bid To Halt Line 5 Shutdown On Wis. Tribal Lands

The government is backing a bid by Enbridge Energy Inc. to stay an order requiring the partial removal of its Line 5 pipeline that runs through Wisconsin tribal lands, saying that while it has an interest in protecting federal trust lands, the case implicates significant interests in foreign affairs.
February 09, 2026
Neb. Lawmakers OK Rule Changes For Property Tax Hearings

Nebraska would change who is required to attend public hearings on proposed property tax increases under a bill unanimously approved by state lawmakers and presented to the governor.

Expert Analysis

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.
How CFTC Enforcement Shifted In 2025 And What's Next

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission pivoted sharply under acting Chairman Caroline Pham in 2025, resulting in a pared-back enforcement docket, sweeping policy changes intended to provide greater transparency, and a renewed focus on fraud prevention and maintaining market integrity for the CFTC's core markets, say attorneys at Moore & Van Allen.