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March 25, 2026
Fidelity Wins Dismissal In Money Market Fund Fee Suit

A New York federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a putative class action against Fidelity Investments and a Fidelity money market fund's trustees and executives, rejecting shareholders' claims for breach of fiduciary duty or unjust enrichment over the financial service company's alleged failure to convert retail-class shares to lower-cost premium-class shares.
March 25, 2026
Lawmakers Probe SEC Rulemaking Role In Tokenization

House lawmakers on Wednesday voiced support for bringing blockchain technology to Wall Street securities trading if it improves settlement times and market transparency, but Democrats worried whether certain regulatory experiments could lead to less oversight for crypto securities than their traditional counterparts.
March 25, 2026
UBS Must Face Class Action Over Low-Yield Sweep Accounts

A New York federal judge on Wednesday trimmed a proposed class action alleging USB Financial Services Inc. put customers' money in low-yielding "cash sweep" accounts in breach of their contract, tossing a single duplicative unjust enrichment claim but allowing the contract claims to proceed.
March 25, 2026
Nvidia Investors Score Class Cert. After High Court Pass

A California federal judge on Wednesday granted class certification in a shareholder case against chipmaker Nvidia that briefly went before the U.S. Supreme Court and that claims the company failed to inform investors about its reliance on the volatile crypto market.
March 25, 2026
EV Co. Investors Get Final OK Of $13.3M Deal, Atty Fees

Investors in bankrupt electric vehicle company Arrival have gotten final approval for their nearly $13.3 million deal ending claims the company touted a purportedly profitable business plan as it went public via merger with a special purpose acquisition company only to scale back its projections within a year of the merger announcement.
March 25, 2026
Ex-Nikola CEOs Can't Get Bankruptcy Pause For Investor Suit

Former CEOs of bankrupt electric-truck maker Nikola Corp. can't hit pause on proposed investor class action claims they face while related claims against the company are stayed amid its bankruptcy proceedings, an Arizona federal judge has determined.
March 25, 2026
Extreme Networks Must Face Suit Over COVID-Era Demand

A California federal judge rejected Extreme Networks' bid to dismiss a suit alleging it misled investors about its financial prospects and declining client demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the investors adequately pled that the cloud network equipment company engaged in a scheme to inflate revenues through so-called channel-stuffing.
March 25, 2026
FINRA Constitutionality Case Belongs In 4th Circ., Judge Says

A North Carolina federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's in-house disciplinary process, saying the case belongs before the Fourth Circuit.
March 25, 2026
Warren Grills Fed's Ex-BigLaw Supervision Chief On Conflicts

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Wednesday asked former Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP veteran Randall Guynn, a recent addition to the Federal Reserve, to explain how he is dealing with potential conflicts of interest stemming from his previous role chairing the BigLaw firm's financial institutions group.
March 25, 2026
Paragon 28 Beats Investor Suit Over Inventory Accounting

A Colorado federal judge has permanently tossed a proposed class action against Paragon 28 Inc., which makes products for foot and ankle surgery, and its executives claiming that they misrepresented the company's inventory levels and key financial metrics, finding that the suit fails to plausibly plead that the defendants knowingly made the misleading statements.
March 25, 2026
Binance Will Challenge Singapore Arbitration Bid Denial

Binance will appeal a New York federal judge's ruling last month refusing to force users of the platform who accuse the crypto exchange of improperly selling securities to arbitrate their claims before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.
March 25, 2026
Serta Lenders End Trial Over 'Uptier' Ahead Of Summer Ruling

Lenders to Serta Simmons Bedding presented closing arguments in Texas bankruptcy court Wednesday in a trial over damages that investors excluded from the mattress maker's 2020 "uptier" deal say they should be awarded, an issue which the presiding judge expects to decide on in the next few months.
March 25, 2026
FSOC Seeks To Rein In Too-Big-To-Fail Labels In Latest Pivot

Federal regulators moved Wednesday to curb their authority to subject large asset managers, insurers and other nonbank firms to heightened, bank-like supervision, proposing guidelines that would reinstitute tougher standards for these too-big-to-fail designations.
March 25, 2026
After Overhaul Nixed, FTC, DOJ Mull New Merger Rulemaking

The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice are not giving up on attempting to overhaul the "insufficient" half-century-old merger notification form after its replacement was just struck down by a Texas federal judge, with the agencies now seeking public comment as they mull "a new rulemaking process."
March 25, 2026
Judge Trims SEC Fraud Case Over Cancer Drug Claims

A Massachusetts federal judge greenlighted U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission claims against two of three former pharmaceutical executives accused of concealing from investors the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "harsh critiques" about a cancer drug.
March 25, 2026
Insurer Need Not Cover Parkinson's Drug Antitrust Dispute

An insurer does not owe coverage in an antitrust suit accusing a pharmaceutical company of suppressing generic versions of the Parkinson's treatment Apokyn, a Maryland federal judge ruled, finding the dispute does not involve "securities claims" covered under the insurer's policy.
March 25, 2026
Del. Chancellor Pauses Tesla Suit As Musk Cites LinkedIn Post

The Delaware Chancery Court has paused a high-profile Tesla stockholder case following a recusal bid from Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. after a judge's LinkedIn account appeared to react to a post celebrating a recent California jury verdict against Musk, including language praising efforts to stand up to "the richest man in the world."
March 24, 2026
Charlie Javice Can't Get Retrial Based On Clerk Conflicts

A New York federal judge Tuesday shot down a retrial bid from Charlie Javice, who was convicted of conning JPMorgan Chase & Co. into buying her financial aid startup Frank, rejecting her argument that there was a conflict of interest because clerks who worked on the trial accepted jobs with the bank's firm.
March 24, 2026
NY Regulator's Fintech Unit Chief Is Ex-BigLaw, CFPB Analyst

New York's financial services regulator announced Tuesday it has promoted one of its own to permanently head up its division responsible for licensing crypto firms and regulating fintech, a job formerly held by the agency's current acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow.
March 24, 2026
Iowa Asks 5th Circ. To Ax 'Uncertain' Schwab Antitrust Deal

Iowa's attorney general Monday pressed the Fifth Circuit to reject investors' deal with The Charles Schwab Corp. in an antitrust suit over its merger with TD Ameritrade, arguing it offers only uncertain and hypothetical relief to class members while giving named plaintiffs and class counsel a "windfall."
March 24, 2026
Game Developer Seeks To Toss Suit Over NFT Delay

Game development studio Neon Machine Inc. urged a New York federal court to dismiss a suit brought by an investment fund specializing in virtual "real estate" over the company's alleged failure to timely deliver an unregistered NFT associated with an unreleased game, arguing the delays in developing the game do not warrant a securities fraud suit.
March 24, 2026
AI Tools May 'Disrobe' Meta Of Section 230 Shield, Judge Says

A California federal judge trimmed Tuesday a proposed class action alleging Meta Platforms Inc. knowingly participated in a Chinese pump-and-dump scheme advertised on social media, but found there's a factual dispute over whether Meta's AI tools materially contributed to the "facially ridiculous" ads.
March 24, 2026
SEC Casts Doubt On Egan-Jones' Reentry Into Bond Ratings

Egan-Jones Ratings Co. has found itself back under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's microscope 13 years after the agency pulled its permission to rate government bonds, with the SEC recently expressing concern that the company isn't ready to reenter the space.
March 24, 2026
FINRA CEO Highlights New Clearinghouse For Cyber Threats

Robert Cook, CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, said Tuesday that it will soon be rolling out a clearinghouse for firms to report cybersecurity threats and to promote information sharing across the industry.
March 24, 2026
2nd Circ. Won't Recharge Solar Panel Co. Investor Suit

The Second Circuit won't revive a proposed investor class action alleging solar panel infrastructure company Array Technologies failed to convey the impact of certain heightened costs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expert Analysis

2025's Defining AI Securities Litigation

Three securities litigation decisions from 2025 — involving General Motors, GitLab and Tesla — offer a preview of how courts will assess artificial intelligence-related disclosures, as themes such as heightened regulatory scrutiny and risk surrounding technical claims are already taking shape for the coming year, say attorneys at Cooley.
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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.
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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 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.
Justices' Separation-Of-Powers Revamp May Hit States Next

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2024 decision in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy quietly laid the groundwork for an expansion of the court's separation-of-powers agenda beyond the federal level, but regulated parties and state and local governments alike can act now to anticipate Jarkesy's eventual wider application, say attorneys at Troutman.
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.
How Bank M&A Prospects Brightened In 2025

Even with less-than-ideal macroeconomic conditions in 2025, federal banking regulators' shift away from procedural concerns to focus more on core financial risks boosted M&A in several key ways, including shorter review timelines and increased interest in de novo charters, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Major Securities Litigation Rulings And Trends Of 2025

The past 12 months saw increased regulator focus on disclosures concerning artificial intelligence, signs of growing judicial scrutiny at the class certification stage, and shifting regulatory priorities at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — all major developments that may significantly affect securities litigation strategy in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Debevoise.