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March 31, 2026
Transpo Tracker: Congestion Pricing Survives, EV Rule At Risk

In our inaugural Law360 Transportation Tracker, a New York district court walloped the Trump administration's effort to cancel Manhattan's congestion pricing, the federal government continued its assault on California's vehicle emissions regulations, and Boeing investors scored class certification in 737 Max-related securities fraud litigation.
March 31, 2026
Colo. Judge OKs $2.5M Damages In Metal Workers' Wage Suit

The owner of a now-defunct metal fabrication and construction company will have to shell out $2.5 million in damages in a case seeking unpaid wages, a Colorado federal judge has ruled, agreeing with a magistrate judge's recommendation to enter default judgment but disagreeing that theft damages were not necessary.
March 31, 2026
Public Health Groups Challenge EPA's Mercury Limits Repeal

The American Academy of Pediatrics and more than a dozen environmental and public health groups are calling on the D.C. Circuit to vacate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of Biden-era limits on mercury and air toxins, saying the move will jeopardize children's health across the country.
March 31, 2026
11th Circ. Won't Revisit Order Keeping Migrant Facility Open

The Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday denied a request from environmental nonprofits to allow a lower court's order halting operations of a Florida immigrant detention facility, saying in a split decision that new issues were improperly raised for the first time.
March 31, 2026
Feds Ask For Early Win In Hookless Cactus FOIA Suit

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior have asked a federal judge for an early win in a conservation nonprofit's suit over withheld records about a proposed rule to remove the Colorado hookless cactus from the endangered species list.
March 30, 2026
Trump, Biden Changes To Endangered Species Regs Vacated

A California federal judge on Monday threw out Endangered Species Act regulation changes from the first Trump administration and Biden administration for being unlawful, saying the regulations contradicted the animal and habitat conservation law, including by paring back federal agency duties and narrowing the scope of the law's protection.
March 30, 2026
Forest Service Beats Suit Over Timber Targets

A D.C. federal judge on Monday ruled against environmental groups challenging the U.S. Forest Service's timber harvesting program, holding that annual timber targets aren't discrete agency actions for purposes of judicial review, and that the government sufficiently assessed the environmental impact of logging projects.
March 30, 2026
Product Liability Q1 Regulatory Roundup

In the first three months of 2026, executive orders and other regulatory actions by the Trump administration have taken on products with "Made in America" labeling, called for the increased manufacture of the herbicide ingredient glyphosate, and addressed what e-cigarette flavors could receive the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval, among others.
March 30, 2026
Kimberly-Clark Slips Conn. Town's 'Speculative' PFAS Claims

A proposed class action claiming Kimberly-Clark Corp. polluted a Connecticut town's water and soil with toxic "forever chemicals" failed to allege plausible facts tying the contamination or any injuries to the paper goods maker, relying instead on assumptions and guesswork, a federal judge has ruled in dismissing the case.
March 30, 2026
Nearby Polluters Must Face Gowanus Canal Cleanup Suit

A New York federal judge on Sunday declined to dismiss a lawsuit brought by National Grid seeking to force 40 other parties accused of polluting Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal to pay their share of the Superfund cleanup costs.
March 30, 2026
Fla. Gov. OKs Land Use Bill Despite Miami Beach Resort Fight

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that imposes a variety of preemptions over local governments' land use review powers, potentially teeing up a fight with Miami Beach over a contentious proposal that could pave the way for a resort water park project that faces steep opposition.
March 30, 2026
BNSF Says 9th Circ. Opinion Nixes Montana Asbestos Case

BNSF Railway Co. asked a Montana federal court Monday to throw out a lawsuit alleging it let dust from asbestos-containing vermiculite accumulate at its rail yard in Libby, Montana, arguing that a recent Ninth Circuit case showed the claims are preempted by federal law and blocked by the common carrier exception.
March 30, 2026
Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

The Delaware Chancery Court's docket this past week featured disputes involving globally recognized companies, high-dollar contract fights, revived claims from the state's high court and the resolution of a closely watched de-SPAC case.
March 30, 2026
Judge Tosses ESA Challenge Against Nevada Lithium Mine

A Nevada federal judge says the federal government didn't violate the Endangered Species Act in approving a more than 7,100-acre lithium mining project that conservation groups argue will drive a rare wildflower into extinction, finding the decision was not arbitrary or capricious under recent Supreme Court precedent.
March 30, 2026
Flex Expands US Power Footprint With $1.1B Purchase

Flex said Monday it will acquire Electrical Power Products Inc., an Iowa-based maker of electrical power control and protection systems, in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.1 billion.
March 30, 2026
NC County Accused Of Withholding Landfill PFAS Records

A North Carolina county was accused in state court of violating public records law by either not producing — or producing in an inadequate manner — records related to the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) pollution in and around the county landfill.
March 30, 2026
Brief Backs Maryland Bid To Halt ICE Warehouse Conversion

A collection of local officials, religious leaders and civil rights groups is urging a federal judge to extend a pause on work to convert a Maryland warehouse into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center that could hold up to 1,500 people a day.
March 30, 2026
Justices Won't Examine Mich. Immunity In Pipeline Row

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to review a Sixth Circuit decision that greenlighted Enbridge Energy LP's lawsuit challenging Michigan's decision to revoke an easement for the company's controversial Line 5 oil and gas pipeline.
March 27, 2026
Why NY's Flagship Climate Law Is On The Rocks

Seven years ago, New York enacted an ambitious plan to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. But with few pertinent regulations on the books, Law360 takes a look at why that plan may not come to fruition despite a successful lawsuit challenging the state's lack of action to date.
March 27, 2026
Chemical Co. PQ Countersues Tacoma Port In Pollution Case

The Port of Tacoma's suit wrongfully seeks millions in remediation costs for contamination not associated with chemical company PQ LLC's operations on a Tacoma Tideflats property, the company has said in counterclaims brought against the port.
March 27, 2026
Ariz. Judge Says Border Wall Waiver Is Not Unconstitutional

An Arizona federal judge has rejected two environmental groups' constitutional arguments against a waiver under which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had permitted 41 miles of border wall construction to be exempted from legal restrictions.
March 27, 2026
DC Judge Says 'God Squad' Can Meet Over Gulf Oil Drilling

A D.C. federal judge on Friday refused to block an upcoming meeting Tuesday within the U.S. Department of the Interior to consider an exemption to the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
March 27, 2026
Navy Fights Bid To Reopen Wash. Jet Flight Challenge

The U.S. Navy urged a Washington federal court Friday to reject an environmental group's bid to file a new complaint challenging its amended environmental impact analysis on expanding training flights on Whidbey Island, arguing that it would be "futile."
March 27, 2026
NC Biz Court Bulletin: Judge Exits, Duke Ducks Climate Suit

The North Carolina Business Court saw an unexpected shakeup with one judge's retirement, rendered a pivotal decision in a first-of-its-kind climate change case against Duke Energy and oversaw a trial between the feuding owners of a commercial bed skirt company.
March 27, 2026
ITC Will Review Solar Cell Imports For Infringement

The U.S. International Trade Commission is launching an investigation into claims by an Arizona-based solar company accusing nearly 50 companies of importing solar cells into the U.S. that infringe one of its patents.

Expert Analysis

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.
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.
What 2025 Enforcement Actions Show About FERC's Priorities

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

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.
Opinion

Judges Carry Onus To Screen Expert Opinions Before Juries

Recent Second Circuit arguments in Acetaminophen Products Liability Litigation implied a low bar for judicial gatekeeping of expert testimony, but under amended Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, judges must rigorously scrutinize expert opinions before allowing them to reach juries, says Lee Mickus at Evans Fears.
Nuclear Power Pitfalls And Opportunities To Watch For In 2026

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.
A 6th Circ. Snapshot: 3 Cases That Defined 2025

With more than a thousand opinions issued this year, three rulings from the Sixth Circuit stood out for the impact they'll have on the practice of civil procedure, including a net neutrality decision, a class certification standards ruling and an opinion about vulgarity in school, say attorneys at Ice Miller.
How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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.
7 Strategies To Optimize Impact Of Direct Examination

Direct examination is a make-or-break opportunity to build a witness’s credibility, so attorneys should adopt a few tactics — from asking so-called trust-fall questions to preemptively addressing weaknesses — to drive impact and retention with the fact-finder, says Allison Rocker at Baker McKenzie.
Series

Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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.
What Defense Teams Must Know About PFAS Testing Methods

Whether testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances produces results meaningful for litigation depends on the validity of the sampling methodology — so effectively defending these claims requires understanding the scientific and legal implications of different PFAS testing protocols, say attorneys at Hollingsworth.
Series

Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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

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.