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March 24, 2026
DoorDash's Zesty AI Food App Copies Rival Zest, Suit Says

Artificial intelligence-driven food discovery platform Zest Maps Inc. says DoorDash has launched its own AI-powered app called Zesty, which also includes lemon imagery, infringing Zest's name and design and causing consumer confusion, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in California federal court.
March 24, 2026
Judge Keeps Only Patent Claims In Shoals' Solar Dispute

A North Carolina federal judge reduced a solar energy patent dispute brought by Shoals Technologies Group, dismissing a state law unfair trade practice claim and an unfair competition claim but letting the infringement claims proceed.
March 24, 2026
AI Biz Brass, Accounting Firm Shake 'Fake Revenue' Suit

The leaders of a now-bankrupt artificial intelligence company and its former accounting firm have escaped a lawsuit brought by investors alleging the AI company used so-called round-trip transactions with a business partner to generate false revenue, after a Maryland federal judge found the shareholders have not shown the transactions or the business relationship were improper.
March 24, 2026
Meta Owes $375M In NM Trial Over Harm To Teens

A New Mexico jury said Tuesday that Meta must pay $375 million over the state attorney general's bellwether claims that the social media giant hid the full scope of mental health harm its apps were causing to underage users.
March 24, 2026
House Looks To Expand Satellite Broadband In Appalachia

The U.S. House of Representatives agreed Tuesday to a bill aimed at growing the reach of high-speed internet service throughout the Appalachian region using satellite connectivity.
March 24, 2026
No Trade Secrets In Allegedly Stolen Docs, Ex-Employee Says

A field engineer accused by his former employer of stealing competitively sensitive information urged a Virginia federal court to toss its claims under federal and state trade secrets laws, saying the government contractor failed to identify particular trade secrets.
March 24, 2026
ITC Opens More Infringement Probes Into New IP Matters

The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched more infringement investigations over patents and other intellectual property that have not been in dispute there before, a trend attorneys say could be tied to a decision broadening who can get imports blocked as well as changes at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that limit patent challenges.
March 24, 2026
Apple Flouting Mass. Law With Late Pay, Suit Says

A former Apple Store manager says the tech giant consistently paid her and hundreds of other Massachusetts workers later than permitted by state law, according to a proposed class action filed in state court.
March 24, 2026
Zillow Wants Out Of Proposed Monopoly Class Action

Zillow Group Inc. urged a Washington federal court to dismiss a proposed class action alleging real estate agents were forced to promote its loan business in exchange for client referrals, arguing the agents failed to name which market was impacted by the alleged conduct.
March 24, 2026
AGs Seek Federal Help To Tackle Chinese App Drug Trade

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Monday that he's leading a bipartisan group of state enforcers in asking the federal government to act on drug traffickers' co-opting of Chinese-owned messaging app WeChat and its sister app Weixin to propagate the illegal drug trade.
March 23, 2026
Teens Are Meta's 'Collateral Damage,' Jury Hears In Closings

New Mexico on Monday closed out its trial against Meta over allegedly undisclosed mental health harms, telling a jury the social media giant openly committed to "move fast and break things" but hid that minors "are the collateral damage, what's broken when Meta moved fast."
March 23, 2026
Meta Ends WhatsApp Security Head's Retaliation Suit For Now

A California federal judge dismissed, for now, a retaliation claim by a former Meta employee who claimed he was fired after reporting cybersecurity shortfalls concerning WhatsApp, finding the plaintiff's complaints aren't protected under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act since his cybersecurity violation reports don't relate to internal accounting controls.
March 23, 2026
Anthropic Says DOD Security Risk Label Is Unconstitutional

Anthropic PBC has doubled down on its push for an order blocking the Trump administration from labeling it a supply chain risk to national security, telling a California federal court the executive branch was punishing "a major company for the sin of expressing its views on a matter of profound public significance."
March 23, 2026
SEC Must Give Video Of Elon Musk Interview To Oscar Winner

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission must release a video interview of Elon Musk from its civil fraud investigation of the billionaire to a film company led by Oscar-winner Alex Gibney, a D.C. federal judge ruled Monday, saying the SEC already has publicized the interview's contents through a transcript.
March 23, 2026
Social Media Jurors Say They Are Deadlocked On A Defendant

A California jury considering claims Meta and Google harm children's mental health through their social media platforms reported Monday that it is deadlocked as to one of the defendants, but it wasn't clear if the jury is stuck on the question of liability or on potential punitive damages.
March 23, 2026
2nd Circ. Cautious About Unsealing Ex-Twitter Exec's Award

The Second Circuit appeared uncomfortable Monday with the New York Times' argument that a confidentiality agreement between two parties to an arbitration might not outweigh the public's right to view court records, as the paper looks to unseal an arbitral award issued to a former Twitter executive.
March 23, 2026
FCC Urges Justices To Reject Repeal Of Penalty Power

The Federal Communications Commission has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to keep the agency's monetary penalty powers intact, saying the agency's current practice does not deny targets of fines their right to a jury trial and is not binding until a court orders payment.
March 23, 2026
FCC Adds Foreign Routers To Nat'l Security Risk List

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday added foreign-made routers to a list of consumer electronics gear that cannot be sold on the U.S. market without specific authorization.
March 23, 2026
FTC's Meador Says Breakups Not So 'Extreme'

Federal Trade Commission member Mark R. Meador continued Monday to vouch for corporate breakups as a remedy in antitrust conduct cases, maintaining in Washington, D.C., remarks that structural fixes are often the "cleanest" option, one that can be presented to increasingly skeptical judges as the only statutory pathway.
March 23, 2026
Full Fed. Circ. Won't Save Patent Suit Over Nintendo Switch

The full Federal Circuit on Monday declined to take on Gamevice Inc.'s arguments that Nintendo Co. Ltd. made a "heads I win, tails I also win" argument to defeat patent infringement claims targeting its Nintendo Switch system, letting stand a panel decision siding with the Japanese video game company.
March 23, 2026
SeaWorld Nixes Bait-And-Switch Service Fee Suit, For Now

A Florida federal judge dismissed, for now, a putative class action alleging SeaWorld deceptively tacked on mandatory service fees for park admission ticket purchases, ruling Monday the suit is barred by the voluntary payment doctrine, since the plaintiff acknowledges she knowingly and voluntarily paid the fee.
March 23, 2026
EV Co. Faraday Future Says SEC Probe Ended Without Action

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is not recommending an enforcement action against electric vehicle startup Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. after years of investigation, the company has told investors.
March 23, 2026
Md. Judge Rules Written Consent Not Needed Under TCPA

Echoing a recent Fifth Circuit ruling, a Maryland federal judge has held that written consent to receive telemarketing calls is not required under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, reversing a decision to certify a class of consumers against a dental plan marketer.
March 23, 2026
Wash. Firm, Ex-Client Clash Over Fee Agreement Terms

A Spokane, Washington-headquartered intellectual property firm and a former client embroiled in a $7.2 million fee dispute in Washington federal court are sparring over whether an email exchange constitutes a formal change to a fee arrangement underlying the action, as both sides fight for an early end to claims.
March 23, 2026
Snap Says Texas Child Harm Suit Would Limit DHS, FDA Work

Snap Inc. has moved Texas' lawsuit over Snapchat's alleged harms to minors into federal court, arguing that the case targets conduct tied to its work with federal agencies to deliver public health and safety messaging to teens.

Expert Analysis

Trending At The PTAB: The Policies That Are Redefining IPR

The evolution of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's inter partes review institution regime last year, coupled with the policy considerations behind that evolution, marks a shift toward greater gatekeeping of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's resources and patent enforcement rights, say attorneys at Finnegan.
Maximizing Cyberinsurance Coverage In 2026

One of the most significant risks policyholders face in 2026 is the risk of loss caused by infiltration of their computer systems or manipulation of their employees through the use of computers, highlighting the need for a comprehensive cyberinsurance policy review, say attorneys at Cohen Ziffer.
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.
Reviewing 2025's Artificial Intelligence Disputes Over IP

2025 brought the first major fair use rulings involving generative artificial intelligence, and in 2026 courts will weigh in on more discovery disputes, renewed motions to dismiss, class certification challenges and fair use defenses that could shape the course of future AI litigation, say attorneys at Debevoise.
The 5 Most Important Bid Protest Decisions Of 2025

In a shifting bid protest landscape, five decisions in 2025 from the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Government Accountability Office that addressed bedrock questions about jurisdictional reach and the breadth of agency discretion are likely to have a lasting impact, say attorneys at Bradley Arant.
Trending At The PTAB: The Journey Of IPR Institution In 2025

Over the course of 2025, inter partes review institution at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board evolved into a more restrictive, policy-driven regime with reshaped discretionary briefing and assessment, and increasing procedural requirements, say attorneys at Finnegan.
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.
The Bankruptcy Risks Inherent In AI Data Center Power Deals

While the construction of data centers that fuel artificial intelligence continues to accelerate, some potential risks to their business model and the power supply arrangements they rely on appear on the horizon, says Mark Sherrill at Chamberlain Hrdlicka.
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.
For Data Centers, Both Hyperscale And Edge Are Key In 2026

Recent trends in development of data centers highlight the importance of proactive attention to the zoning, permitting, interconnection and contractual issues associated with both hyperscale and edge facilities, in order to position projects for responsible growth in 2026 and protect their long-term value amid rapid technological and regulatory change, say attorneys at Sidley.
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.
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.