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April 01, 2026
Nike Beats Bulk Of Investor Fraud Claims Over Biz Strategy

An Oregon federal judge has dismissed nearly all the claims in a securities class action against Nike over what investors say was a failed business strategy, finding that most of the suit's challenged statements are nonactionable corporate optimism, but she allowed one alleged misstatement about Nike's innovation pipeline to proceed.
April 01, 2026
Split Pa. Justices Rule No Deception In Ricoh's 'Silence'

Vendors in Pennsylvania are liable for "deception by omission" only if they had a duty to alert consumers about a potential product defect, a split Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in a suit against the maker of Pentax cameras alleging that it should have disclosed a shorter product lifespan than customers might have expected.
April 01, 2026
Monthly Merger Review Snapshot

The Justice Department allowed Live Nation to keep Ticketmaster while state attorneys general continue to sue, a $14 billion Boston Scientific deal drew Federal Trade Commission scrutiny, state enforcers challenged Nexstar's purchase of Tegna, and a threatened FTC challenge forced the abandonment of a laser eye surgery deal.
April 01, 2026
4th Circ. Upholds Prior Settlement Bars Clear Touch TM Suit

The Fourth Circuit on Wednesday ruled that it won't undo a lower court's decision tossing interactive technology products company Clear Touch Interactive Inc.'s federal intellectual property claims against a former reseller, saying the case was blocked by an earlier settlement agreement between the parties.
April 01, 2026
FCC Strives For 'Supremacy' In US Drone Manufacturing

The Federal Communications Commission's leadership wants the public to weigh in on how regulators can help the U.S. private sector reach global dominance in drone manufacturing and operations.
April 01, 2026
AGs Put $10M Price Tag On Beating Kroger-Albertsons Merger

The nine attorneys general who successfully sued to block Kroger's failed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons requested over $10 million in attorney fees and litigation expenses Tuesday, arguing that the scale of the litigation and the more than $1 billion the grocery chains spent fighting it justified the amount.
April 01, 2026
Group Warns ITC Against Tariffs After Vote On Quartz Imports

A coalition of small-business quartz fabricators claimed that the U.S. International Trade Commission vote Wednesday determining that recent quartz imports harm domestic producers may cost the industry jobs in a move that could lead to new tariffs, according to press releases.
April 01, 2026
VIN Etching Class Bid Fails For Now In Suit Against Dealer

A Connecticut state court judge has denied a car buyer's attempt to certify a class of more than 3,100 customers who were allegedly overcharged for a theft-deterrent service known as VIN etching, but left open the possibility that he could partly change his mind.
April 01, 2026
Peloton Escapes Investors' Suit Over Recalled Bikes

Peloton has extinguished a second attempt by investors to hold the company and its top brass liable for how Peloton handled a recall of its defective bicycle seats, with a New York federal judge finding that the company did not make any material misstatements or omissions to investors.
April 01, 2026
Home Depot Narrows, But Can't Sink, Deceptive Pricing Suit

Home Depot knocked a Georgia law claim out of a proposed class action accusing the retailer of tricking buyers into purchasing items online by advertising false original prices and discounts that created the illusion of short-lived bargains, but a federal judge ruled the bulk of the suit could proceed.
April 01, 2026
3rd Ex-Staples Employee Sues Over Alleged Data Hack

Staples Inc. was hit Tuesday with its third lawsuit in two weeks over a reported cyberattack by ransomware group CoinbaseCartel that may have exposed employee data.
April 01, 2026
Fed. Circ. Finds Puradigm Gave Up Air Purifier Patent Claim

Air purification technology company Puradigm lost its bid to bring back its lawsuit accusing a group of related competitors of infringing one of its patents, after the Federal Circuit on Wednesday affirmed a Texas federal court's finding that the accused products couldn't have been infringed.
April 01, 2026
Mass. Cannabis Businesses Say Repeal Bid Misleads Voters

A coalition of Massachusetts cannabis business owners Wednesday challenged the constitutionality of a proposal to repeal retail marijuana legalization at the ballot box this November.
March 31, 2026
State Privacy Enforcers Broadening Work As Resources Grow

Privacy regulators from California, Connecticut and two other states said Tuesday that their behind-the-scenes enforcement work will soon yield public actions that focus not only on established topics such as consumer opt-outs and transparency, but also fresh issues like harms stemming from artificial intelligence and ensuring fines are more than just "a cost of doing business."
March 31, 2026
Lululemon Gets Nike Patent Axed, Jury Verdict Overturned

A New York federal judge Tuesday found that a Nike patent covering how sneakers are made is invalid and overturned a jury's verdict finding that Lululemon owed $335,450 for infringing it, holding that the patent's claims were obvious.
March 31, 2026
Rats, Vapes And Vodka: Strange But True Cases For April Fool's

A dead rodent in a burrito bowl delivery, a mix-up with vodka seltzer in the wrong cans and the Toys R Us brand taking on a Connecticut vape shop are among Law360's list of strange cases suitable for April Fool's Day.
March 31, 2026
P&G Can't Escape Metamucil Lead Claims

A New York federal judge on Tuesday said that The Procter & Gamble Co. must face a trimmed class action alleging that it falsely claims its Metamucil fiber supplement is healthy despite the presence of lead, finding that the claims aren't barred by federal law.
March 31, 2026
FCC Floats Adding Yet More Foreign Gear To 'Covered List'

The Federal Communications Commission wants to block the importation of telecommunications gear that was put on its so-called covered list — a list of equipment the agency has deemed poses national security risks — before it had passed rules banning the authorization of such equipment.
March 31, 2026
9th Circ. Won't Rethink Apple App Store Injunction

The Ninth Circuit on Monday refused Apple's bid to reconsider part of a panel decision in Epic Games Inc.'s favor that largely affirmed an injunction blocking Apple from charging developers "prohibitive" commissions on iPhone app purchases made outside its payment systems, declining to clarify what fees Apple can charge.
March 31, 2026
NJ Justices Reluctant To Stick Zurich With $2M UIM Bill

The New Jersey Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared skeptical that a TJX Cos. employee can recover up to the full $2 million limit in his employer's auto policy with Zurich American Insurance Co., rather than its $15,000 limit for underinsured motorists.
March 31, 2026
Next-Gen TV Switch Must Happen Soon, Lawmakers Say

More than 90 lawmakers called on the Federal Communications Commission to advance next-generation TV by setting a timeline for the switch to the latest broadcast standard.
March 31, 2026
Pinterest Downplayed Tariffs' Impact On Ads, Investor Says

Pinterest and its top brass have been hit with a proposed class action in California federal court accusing them of failing to disclose to investors the effect U.S. tariffs were having on the social media company's business and advertising revenues, leading to a stock price drop when the truth came to light.
March 31, 2026
Mountain Sports Wins Ch. 11 Liquidation Plan OK

Sports retailer Mountain Sports LLC received confirmation Tuesday from a Delaware bankruptcy judge of its Chapter 11 liquidation plan after unsecured creditors backed the plan.
March 31, 2026
US Blames Brazil, Turkey For Sinking E-Commerce Duty Deal

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said an extension of a 28-year prohibition on e-commerce duties at the World Trade Organization was blocked by just two of the 166 members — Brazil and Turkey — and criticized the broader ministerial conference as disappointing.
March 30, 2026
Trade Group Backs Insurers In Tanger's COVID Coverage Row

The trade organization American Property Casualty Insurance Association is urging North Carolina's justices to reverse an order adverse to a pair of insurers in a $50 million COVID-19 coverage fight, arguing in an amicus brief that the order permits the "absurd" result of one of the state's statutes and its case law applying nationwide.

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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.
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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.
Higher Expectations For 'Schedule A' IP Suits On The Horizon

Two 2025 rulings may reflect a growing judicial discomfort with the current state of Schedule A litigation — intellectual property lawsuits that typically involve brand owners suing multiple defendants doing business on e-commerce platforms — and that evidentiary submissions and temporary restraining order requests may face more rigorous review, says Dylan Scher at Quinn Emanuel.
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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.
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.
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A Day In The In-House Life: Chime GC Talks Pathfinding

On a recent Tuesday in the office, Chime's general counsel Adam Frankel shares his typical work day, tackling everything from strategically guiding product launches and testing AI tools to mastering the perfect latte and making time for extracurricular interests.
How Settlement In Texas TCPA Case Affects Text Marketing

The recent settlement in Ecommerce Innovation Alliance v. State of Texas, which challenged the constitutionality of expanded registration requirements of the Texas mini-Telephone Consumer Protection Act, is a substantial win for companies concerned about being penalized by Texas regulators or other financial exposure for sending consented-to marketing texts, but the expanded private right includes other traps for the unwary, say attorneys at Womble Bond.
Preparing For Congressional Investigations In A Midterm Year

2026 will be a consequential year for congressional oversight as the upcoming midterm elections may yield bolder investigations and more aggressive state attorneys general coalitions, so companies should consider adopting risk management measures to get ahead of potential changes, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
Key Trends Shaping ESG And Sustainability Law In 2026

2025 saw a chaotic regulatory landscape and novel litigation around environmental, social and governance issues and sustainability — and 2026, while perhaps more predictable, will likely be no less challenging, with more lawsuits and a regulatory tug-of-war complicating compliance for global companies, say attorneys at Crowell.
3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

Pending federal appellate cases suggest that 2026 will be a significant year for securities litigation, with long-standing debates about class certification, new questions about the risks and value of artificial intelligence features, and private plaintiffs' growing role in cryptocurrency enforcement likely to be major themes, say attorneys at Willkie.
5 Tariff And Trade Developments To Watch In 2026

A new trade landscape emerged in 2025, the contours of which will be further defined by developments that will merit close attention this year, including a key ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, says Ted Posner at Baker Botts.
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.
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.
5 Coverage Considerations For Couture And Cosmetics Cos.

Fashion, beauty and cosmetic companies getting ready for 2026 shouldn't neglect important insurance considerations, including stand-alone policies for specialized risk and check-ins with supply chain partners on policy requirements, say attorneys at K&L Gates.
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.