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  • March 19, 2026

    5th Circ. Weighs Release Of Apple IP Agreements To Xiaomi

    A Fifth Circuit panel on Thursday asked why patent licensing agreements between Apple Inc. and Blackberry Corp. should be circulated beyond outside counsel of a Chinese rival to Apple involved in overseas litigation, questioning the parties on why they "can't live" with an exclusion preventing in-house counsel from seeing the records.

  • March 19, 2026

    Oil Company Sues X Critic Over Assets Amid Investor Suit

    Oil and gas asset company Next Bridge Hydrocarbons Inc. claims that an X commenter has falsely accused the company of misleading investors about the value of its assets, in a dispute that comes as investors are appealing the dismissal of claims against the Texas company about misrepresentation of assets.

  • March 19, 2026

    Fat Brands' CEO To Take Leave Under Ch. 11 Financing Deal

    A Texas bankruptcy judge agreed Thursday to give interim approval to a $184 million debtor-in-possession loan in Fat Brands' Chapter 11 case, and also approved a connected stipulation that temporarily removes the restaurant group's CEO.

  • March 19, 2026

    Judge Quashes Subpoena Of 5 Firms That Repped Twitter

    A Delaware federal court ruled Thursday that six former Twitter employees cannot subpoena five law firms that represented the social media company in connection with its acquisition by Elon Musk, rejecting the employees' "conclusory allegations" that the company and Musk used the firms to make false promises of severance benefits.

  • March 19, 2026

    Oil Co. Needn't Give $105M To Bond Insurers, Judge Rules

    A Texas federal judge found Thursday that two insurers are not entitled to receive some $105 million in collateral from Houston-based oil and gas producer W&T Offshore, approving a magistrate judge's report that noted the insurers' allegations are mere "speculation."

  • March 19, 2026

    Judge Declines New Trial Over Smart TV Patents After LG Win

    A Texas federal judge won't disturb a jury verdict clearing LG Electronics of allegations that it infringed Multimedia Technologies Pte. Ltd.'s smart television patents, shooting down the patent owner's challenge to the finding that the patents were invalid.

  • March 19, 2026

    TriZetto Wants To Expand IP Claims Against Infosys

    Cognizant TriZetto Software Group has asked a Texas federal judge to allow it to amend its trade secret suit against Infosys Ltd., saying a recent discovery has revealed that Infosys' alleged misconduct "goes much deeper."

  • March 19, 2026

    Sports Flooring Distributors Lose Bid To Reinstate Contracts

    A Utah federal judge has denied a group of sports flooring distributors their request to reinstate and maintain their contracts, saying the plaintiffs likely failed to follow their contracts with the defendant manufacturer, undercutting allegations that their distribution agreements were unlawfully terminated.

  • March 19, 2026

    Texas Court Erases $7.8M In Taxes On Stored Export Oil

    A Texas company storing presold crude oil to be exported to foreign countries was wrongly taxed $7.8 million by a county assessor, a state appeals court ruled Thursday, reversing a trial court decision.

  • March 19, 2026

    Jackson Walker, US Trustee Reach Deal On Fee Settlements

    The Office of the U.S. Trustee and law firm Jackson Walker LLP on Wednesday resolved the bankruptcy watchdog's opposition to a series of settlements tied to a romantic relationship between a former Jackson Walker attorney and a now-retired bankruptcy judge.

  • March 19, 2026

    Live Nation CEO Says He Can't Recall 'Market Power' Remark

    Live Nation's longtime CEO sparred Thursday with states that say the $36 billion entertainment giant engages in monopolization, telling a Manhattan federal jury the business is a "better mousetrap" than rivals and saying he couldn't recall telling investors the company has "incredible market power."  

  • March 19, 2026

    Zynex Gets OK For Ch. 11 Plan Reducing Debt By $50M

    Zynex Inc., a pain management medical device maker, received confirmation Thursday of its Chapter 11 plan, which reduces its debt by about $50 million and turns over the company to its creditors.

  • March 18, 2026

    Southwest Board Beats Suit In First Texas Corporate Law Test

    A Texas federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a derivative suit claiming that Southwest Airlines Co.'s board of directors breached their fiduciary duties by abandoning the airline's famous "Bags Fly Free" policy, ending a significant challenge to the state's new corporate reform law. 

  • March 18, 2026

    Texas Biz Court's Likely Role In Patent Fights Becoming Clear

    The Texas Business Court has released its first opinion exploring when intellectual property can be used to create jurisdiction, and attorneys say the decision involving state trade secret law offers insight into when patent matters can be pursued there.

  • March 18, 2026

    Texas Judge Blasted After Jailing Truant Student's Mother

    The Texas judicial ethics commission issued a public reprimand against a state judge after he threw the mother of a truant student in jail for contempt without holding a show cause hearing, finding that Judge Jared Shaw failed to comply with the law.

  • March 18, 2026

    Texas Panel Says Doc Can't Block Report Of Suspension

    A Texas appellate court ruled Wednesday that a San Antonio physician can't stop his suspension from being reported to national and state health regulators, finding that he failed to show the hospital acted with specific intent to cause harm as is required to overcome statutory peer‑review immunity.

  • March 18, 2026

    Texas Agency Official Wants Out Of Kirk Free Speech Case

    The Texas Education Agency commissioner is seeking to escape a lawsuit challenging a state education department policy directing school districts to report educators over "vile" and "inappropriate" social media posts about the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, arguing that he "had nothing to do with" the subsequent terminations and other disciplinary actions taken against teachers.

  • March 18, 2026

    Core Scientific Must Turn Over Pre-Ch. 11 IP Docs, Judge Says

    A Texas federal judge has ruled that cryptocurrency mining company Core Scientific Inc. must turn over prebankruptcy documents in a suit accusing it of infringing cryptography patents, noting that although damages or causes of action are limited by bankruptcy, discovery is not.

  • March 18, 2026

    5th Circ. Upholds Gun Charge, Approves Plate Reader Use

    A wanted man who was charged with illegal possession of a machine gun after Mississippi police tracked his vehicle with the help of a license plate reader cannot argue that locating him using the technology violated his privacy, a panel of the Fifth Circuit has ruled, denying his constitutional challenge.

  • March 18, 2026

    CNA Unit Seeks To Enter Wrongful Death Coverage Dispute

    A CNA unit asked a Texas federal court to let it into a Liberty Mutual insurer's suit seeking to avoid coverage for a healthcare company facing eight wrongful death actions, saying its rights and obligations under an umbrella policy will be affected by the dispute's outcome.

  • March 18, 2026

    Oil Field Co. Says Rivals Bought Parts Tied To Stolen Designs

    Oil field equipment maker Liberty Lift Solutions LLC is accusing two rivals of selling pumping unit parts copied from its proprietary designs and sourced from some of its former China-based suppliers, less than a year after it settled with a different rival accused of the same conduct.

  • March 18, 2026

    Coke Bottler 401(k) Suit Put On Ice For High Court Ruling

    A Coca-Cola bottler can't dodge a proposed class action claiming its 401(k) plan was loaded with lackluster options, a Texas federal judge ruled, saying the company's dismissal bid must wait until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on the standards for claims of retirement investment underperformance.

  • March 18, 2026

    Google Wins Dismissal Of Tech Patent Fight In Calif.

    A California federal judge has thrown out litigation accusing Google of infringing search and computer processing patents, finding the Irish company that sued it didn't have standing in one case and that a second case was duplicative of the first.

  • March 18, 2026

    Fox Rothschild Adds Perkins Coie Bankruptcy Ace In Dallas

    Fox Rothschild LLP has bolstered its ability to help clients facing major financial challenges with the addition of a Dallas-based partner who brings more than four decades of experience in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

  • March 18, 2026

    FDA Can't 'Refuse To File' Tobacco Applications, Suit Says

    The maker and a seller of Zone nicotine pouches are suing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Texas federal court, alleging the agency stalled and eventually refused to file their marketing application, despite federal law requiring the FDA to either approve or deny such applications.

Expert Analysis

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Intentional Career-Building

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    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.

  • Navigating Workplace AI When Federal, State Policies Clash

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    Two recent federal bills and various state laws concerning employers' artificial intelligence use may clash with an executive order calling for minimal regulation, so employers should proactively monitor their AI usage and stay apprised of legislative updates while awaiting further direction from the federal government, say attorneys at Foley & Lardner.

  • How Settlement In Texas TCPA Case Affects Text Marketing

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    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.

  • 3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

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    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

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    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.

  • What 2025 Enforcement Actions Show About FERC's Priorities

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    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.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    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

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    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.

  • The Major Securities Litigation Rulings And Trends Of 2025

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    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.

  • Sports Gambling Scrutiny Expands Risks For Teams, Leagues

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    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.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    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.

  • Del. Dispatch: Key 2025 Corporate Cases And Trends To Know

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    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.

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    Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    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 State AI Laws Expand Liability, Raise Insurance Risks

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    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.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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    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.

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