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  • July 07, 2026

    Unstable Ex-Pfizer Office Spurs Evacuations In Manhattan

    The reported instability of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's former New York City office headquarters, which is undergoing a conversion into residential units, led to the evacuations of multiple nearby buildings in Midtown Manhattan Tuesday.

  • July 07, 2026

    Feds Ordered To Revisit Lock-And-Dam Contract Award

    A Court of Federal Claims judge has scrapped a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers award for a river lock and dam project in Oklahoma, ruling that a disparity in its evaluation of proposals may have caused one company to land the deal over another.

  • July 06, 2026

    ConEd Partners Exploit Foreign Workers, Suit Claims

    Two companies partnered with Con Edison targeted immigrants from the country of Georgia and required them to work 50- to 90-hour weeks under conditions "tantamount to human trafficking" for far less than minimum wage, according to a proposed class action filed in New York federal court Monday.

  • July 06, 2026

    Window Co. Wins $42.4M In W Hotel Mechanic's Lien Case

    A company that provides exteriors for commercial buildings has been awarded $42.4 million for unpaid work and other costs in a lawsuit stemming from a Philadelphia Marriott construction project against a contractor already hit with a $174.6 million judgment over construction delays and defects.

  • July 06, 2026

    Feds Say No Funds Went To Work At Lummi Burial Site

    The government told a federal court in Washington state Monday it wants out of a lawsuit brought by the Lummi Nation over a federally funded broadband project that disturbed the remains of the tribe's ancestors, saying it never officially approved the construction activities or released any funds for it.

  • July 06, 2026

    NC Biz Court Bulletin: Rapid-Fire Rulings, Word Of Warning

    Summer is heating up in North Carolina Business Court with a slew of recent rulings, including one greenlighting a data breach class action brought by current and former workers who allege Charlotte-based Bojangles failed to guard their personal information from hackers.

  • July 06, 2026

    Calif. Judge Says No To Energy Funding Suit Transfer

    A California federal judge has ruled the Trump administration can't transfer allegations that it unlawfully canceled billions of dollars in energy and infrastructure programs to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims because the claims rest on the same facts as the portion of the complaint it seeks to keep in district court.

  • July 06, 2026

    Travelers Unit Must Cover Toxin Exposure Suits, Tile Co. Says

    A tile and slab distributor says it is entitled to coverage for more than 450 personal injury and wrongful death suits alleging exposure to toxins emitted during the fabrication process, telling a California federal court that a Travelers unit wrongfully refused to acknowledge the full extent of its obligations.

  • July 06, 2026

    After Tense Terms, Hints Of High Court Harmony With Circuits

    Following several U.S. Supreme Court terms teeming with reversals and rebukes of lower appeals courts, the justices this term found fault less often with rulings by circuit judges, who are likely becoming better attuned to the conservative supermajority, attorneys say.

  • July 06, 2026

    The Moments That Shaped The Monsanto Decision

    U.S. Supreme Court justices forged unusual alliances when they ruled a federal statute preempts claims Monsanto failed to warn consumers its Roundup weed killer may cause cancer. Oral arguments provided insights on the 7-2 outcome, highlighting issues the jurists were grappling with and showcasing rationales that found their way into the opinion.

  • July 06, 2026

    The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

    When one of the U.S. Supreme Court's most talkative members suddenly struggled to speak, the atmosphere at oral arguments grew increasingly anxious — until the justice deadpanned that it was an advocate's golden opportunity to avoid a grilling.

  • July 06, 2026

    Mass. Justices Want Explanation For Workers' Comp Rate Cut

    Massachusetts' highest court on Monday affirmed a decision by the state's insurance commissioner to reject proposed workers' compensation insurance rates but ordered the commissioner to explain the basis for decreeing a steeper rate cut. 

  • July 06, 2026

    Stakeholders Push For Expanded Brazil Tariff Exemptions

    Industry associations urged the U.S. Trade Representative's Office to expand tariff exemptions for the 25% duty anticipated on Brazilian goods as a result of its alleged unfair trading practices, according to recently published comment letters.

  • July 06, 2026

    New Mortgage Triggered Notice Clause In Dog Track Loan

    Massachusetts' intermediate appellate court on Monday revived a private lender's breach of contract claims against the former owners of the Wonderland greyhound racing track, ordering a lower court to enter judgment in his favor.

  • July 06, 2026

    India, China Call Broad US Forced Labor Tariffs Not Justified

    Several U.S. trading partners facing new tariffs over claims of failing to adequately protect against forced labor pushed back on the plan ahead of a public hearing Tuesday, raising concerns that ranged from too-generalized determinations to the U.S. improperly disregarding related measures.

  • July 06, 2026

    International Trade Policy To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2026

    President Donald Trump's trade strategy continues to disrupt business planning as importers await new U.S. tariffs to mitigate, monitor litigation involving refunds for illegal duties paid and prepare for increased risks of enforcement and unforeseen cost hikes in the second half of 2026. Here, Law360 examines the international trade policy matters to watch for the rest of the year.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Sharpest Dissents From The Supreme Court Term

    The sharpest dissents this term often involved the president, and pitted conservative and liberal justices against each other on core constitutional issues and questions about the limits to executive power, with nearly a quarter of cases being decided squarely along ideological lines.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

    This U.S. Supreme Court term featured high-stakes oral arguments on issues including presidential power, immigration and voting regulations. Here's a look at the law firms that argued the most cases and how they fared.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Year Donald Trump Won Big At The High Court

    The Supreme Court's conservative supermajority and President Donald Trump largely aligned this year on issues of executive power, resulting in a series of decisions that significantly expanded presidential authority.

  • July 03, 2026

    Sports And Real Estate: A Special Report

    Nowadays, professional sports are as deeply woven into the real estate and legal industries as they are into American culture. In this special report, Law360 Real Estate Authority examines the most recent interplay between sports and real estate development, the policies and litigation accompanying it, and the vast legal work guiding it.

  • July 02, 2026

    BNSF, Barstow Sued Over Railway Project Near Mojave Desert

    The Sierra Club and other environmental groups sued a California city and BNSF Railway Company in state court Wednesday challenging the approval of what's expected to be the country's biggest railyard and warehouse project that they allege could significantly pollute the area and destroy habitats for endangered wildlife species.

  • July 02, 2026

    Real Estate Recap: Housing Mandates, Data Center Deals

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including attorney insights into recently enacted housing laws in California and Florida, as well as the latest multibillion-dollar data center deals and the law firms guiding them.

  • July 02, 2026

    NJ Top Court Snapshot: Indemnity Provisions, Truth Defense

    Three of the most recent cases to head to the New Jersey Supreme Court will address the admission of evidence in criminal proceedings and civil issues including indemnification.

  • July 02, 2026

    Congress, States Eye Costs Of Private Equity In Youth Sports

    With the cost of youth sports on the rise, Congress and state attorneys general have begun scrutinizing private equity investments in leagues, facilities and other assets, a trend that critics say strains household budgets and limits participation.

  • July 02, 2026

    Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

    The U.S. Supreme Court's stark ideological divisions were on full display this term, particularly as it issued long-awaited rulings in the last few days of June. Here, Law360 dives into the numbers behind this court term.

Expert Analysis

  • Expect A New Normal In Commercial Real Estate This Year

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    Even amid office vacancies and a wave of loan maturities, the commercial real estate market isn't as volatile as one might expect heading into 2026, but market stress is still uniquely intersecting with broader business challenges, creating new opportunities for corporate counsel and other practitioners beyond real estate, says Mark Bell at Stinson.

  • The Bankruptcy Risks Inherent In AI Data Center Power Deals

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    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.

  • 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.

  • 5 Tariff And Trade Developments To Watch In 2026

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    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

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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.

  • Nuclear Power Pitfalls And Opportunities To Watch For In 2026

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    Shepherding nuclear power projects to completion requires navigating more risks and obligations than almost any other infrastructure undertaking, but with the right strategies, states, developers, vendors and contractors can overcome these hurdles in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

  • 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.

  • Series

    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.

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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.

  • How Workforce, Tech Will Affect 2026 Construction Landscape

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    As the construction industry's center of gravity shifts from traditional commercial work to infrastructure, energy, industrial and data-hosting facilities, the effects of evolving technology and persistent labor shortages are reshaping real estate dealmaking, immigration policy debates and government contracting risk, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Contract Disputes Recap: Delay, Plain Text, Sovereign Acts

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    Three recent decisions addressing familiar pressure points show that even well-worn doctrines evolve, and both contractors and the government should reexamine their assumptions, says Zachary Jacobson at Seyfarth.

  • Opinion

    A Uniform Federal Rule Would Curb Gen AI Missteps In Court

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    To address the patchwork of courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence, curbing abuses and relieving the burden on judges, the federal judiciary should consider amending its civil procedure rules to require litigants to certify they’ve reviewed legal filings for accuracy, say attorneys at Shook Hardy.

  • The AI Arbitrator: What It Is, What It Isn't And Where It's Going

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    Though not a silver bullet, the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution's recently launched artificial intelligence arbitrator for construction disputes offers a pragmatic template that heralds several near-term shifts in the use of generative AI in arbitration, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • Riding The Changing Winds For AI Innovations At The USPTO

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    As recent U.S. Patent and Trademark Office moves reshape how artificial intelligence inventions will be examined and put them on firmer eligibility footing, practitioners need to consider how this shift is both an opportunity and a challenge, say Ryan Phelan at Marshall Gerstein and attorney Mark Campagna.

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