Massachusetts

  • June 18, 2026

    DirecTV, AGs Tell 9th Circ. Not To Curb Nexstar-Tegna Block

    DirecTV and a coalition of state attorneys general urged the Ninth Circuit not to narrow a district court preliminary injunction blocking Nexstar's purchase of Tegna, arguing the only way to preserve competition while the case proceeds is a full block, not one restricted to 31 overlapping broadcast markets.

  • June 18, 2026

    Meta's Newspaper Analogy Doesn't Sway Instagram Judge

    Meta faced some pushback from a Massachusetts state judge for comparing Instagram's design to a newspaper publisher's decisions about what to put on the front page, as the company pushed to end the state's lawsuit over alleged harm to youth from social media use.

  • June 18, 2026

    Mass. Top Court Blocks Income Tax Cut From Ballot

    A proposal to cut Massachusetts' income tax rate from 5% to 4% over three years was blocked from the November ballot by the state's top court Thursday, which said it contained significantly misleading information.

  • June 17, 2026

    Eli Lilly Urges Full Fed. Circ. To Scrap Teva's $177M IP Win

    Eli Lilly & Co. urged the full Federal Circuit Wednesday to review a panel ruling that upheld Teva's $177 million jury verdict on headache drug patents, arguing that the panel's decision runs afoul of the justices' Amgen holding and "opens a truck-sized hole in enablement and written description law."

  • June 17, 2026

    Feds Turn Over List Of Exhibits Pulled From National Parks

    The Trump administration on Wednesday turned over to a federal judge in Boston a list of at least 50 signs, exhibits and other materials that have been removed from U.S. national parks and historic sites under a presidential directive to cull items that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."

  • June 17, 2026

    Ex-Mass. City Worker Gets 6 Months For Stealing Public Funds

    A Massachusetts federal judge sentenced a former city official of a Boston suburb Wednesday to six months in prison for using public money to pay for a studio recording session, a portrait of himself and thousands of dollars' worth of bourbon steak tips.

  • June 17, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Affirms No Block On Stryker Spine Device In IP Fight

    The Federal Circuit on Wednesday agreed with a lower court decision rejecting Boston Scientific Corp.'s request to temporarily block Stryker Corp. from launching a back pain device, saying Stryker made a good enough case that it didn't cause physicians to infringe a patent on the treatment.

  • June 17, 2026

    No Discipline For DOJ Atty's 'Lapse Of Judgment' In ICE Case

    A Rhode Island federal prosecutor who knowingly withheld information about a detainee's criminal history at the behest of immigration enforcement, leading to an "unfounded attack" against a federal judge by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the detainee's release, violated his duty of candor but will not face discipline, the district's chief judge determined.

  • June 16, 2026

    FIFA Mural Suit, Other Fights Showcase 'Obscure' Art Law

    As soccer heavyweights and underdogs square off in the FIFA World Cup, the sport's worldwide governing body is staring down a suit claiming the organization destroyed a mural and violated a unique intellectual property protection that has a history of thwarting the removal of public pieces of art.

  • June 16, 2026

    Wash. Judge Won't Revisit Order On Ed. Dept. School Grants

    A federal judge in Seattle will not reconsider her decision declining to enforce an earlier order barring the U.S. Department of Education from ceasing school mental health grants, saying Washington and other plaintiff states have not shown that the court erred.

  • June 16, 2026

    Patriots Owner Sues Town Over $1M License Demand

    The owner of the New England Patriots says the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, is misusing its authority to extract another $1 million a year in exchange for an entertainment license for Gillette Stadium, according to a suit in state court.

  • June 16, 2026

    Unions Ask 1st Circ. To Spur Ruling On 'Loyalty Question'

    Federal worker unions have asked the First Circuit to force a district judge to rule on their request to stop the federal government from asking job candidates how they'd advance Trump administration policies, saying their motion has sat undecided for nearly seven months.

  • June 16, 2026

    Academic Group Fights Feds' Bid For Lawsuit Funding Info

    The Association of American Universities told a Massachusetts federal court on Monday it should not be required to open its books to prove it's eligible to recover attorney fees for successfully defeating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' caps on indirect research costs last year.

  • June 16, 2026

    Judge Says Trump Admin Must Explain Park Sign Burden

    The Trump administration must explain how it will be harmed by an order requiring it to restore climate change, slavery and Indigenous history information to National Park Service sites by Independence Day after it asked a federal court to pause the decision pending a First Circuit appeal.

  • June 16, 2026

    Software Co. Says Exec Is Taking Trade Secrets To Rival

    Software company EnterpriseDB asked a Massachusetts judge to stop a former vice president from jumping to competitor Couchbase, citing both a noncompete agreement and evidence that he downloaded hundreds of documents prior to his departure.

  • June 16, 2026

    Restaurants Accused Of Flouting Credit Card Privacy Rule

    The operator of a group of upscale restaurants, including Abe & Louie's in Boston, violated a federal law by leaving 10 digits of customer credit card numbers visible on receipts, a proposed class action filed in Massachusetts state court alleges.

  • June 16, 2026

    DOD Pledges $500M Loan For Rare Earth Processing Initiative

    U.S. Department of Defense officials inked a $500 million loan commitment to help a New England company scale up the domestic processing of rare earth elements.

  • June 15, 2026

    Med Groups Slam HHS 'Red Herring' Bid To Fast-Track Appeal

    Medical groups who won an order halting the Trump administration's modified childhood vaccination schedule on Monday urged the First Circuit to ignore the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' "red herring" arguments for an expedited appeal, saying the agency has for months stalled the process.

  • June 15, 2026

    1st Circ. Says Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Doesn't Shield Officials

    The First Circuit ruled that Puerto Rico's financial restructuring does not protect government officials from being sued in their personal capacities for alleged civil rights violations, rejecting the arguments of the territory's financial oversight board.

  • June 15, 2026

    No Longer Sidelined, Private Equity Firms Bet Big On Sports

    With a limited number of major professional sports teams for sale and astronomical valuations leaving a high barrier to entry, experts say college sports and emerging leagues are providing opportunities for private investment, and the rapidly shifting rules are creating compliance challenges for attorneys.

  • June 15, 2026

    PE Giants Face Dem Scrutiny Over Data Center Investments

    U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is seeking information from several major private equity firms about their involvement in artificial intelligence data center development and operations, saying the increasing number of data centers across the country is putting pressure on American families and driving up utility costs.

  • June 15, 2026

    DOJ Prepares To Seek Approval For Live Nation Deal

    The U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to seek approval for its controversial midtrial settlement with Live Nation, according to recent court filings, as state enforcers continue pressing for a breakup of the company after a jury found it violated antitrust law.

  • June 15, 2026

    Weil Gotshal Expands Boston Footprint With New Offices

    Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP has moved to a new location in Boston, expanding its footprint by one-third, the firm announced Monday.

  • June 15, 2026

    Ex-SEC Atty Reprimanded Over Misstatements In Crypto Case

    A former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney has received a public reprimand for misleading a judge in a cryptocurrency fraud case that led to sanctions against the agency.

  • June 15, 2026

    Judge Pauses Decision Blocking $100K H-1B Visa Fee

    A Massachusetts federal judge temporarily paused his ruling vacating President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for certain skilled-worker visas while the government asks the First Circuit for a stay.

Expert Analysis

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    DHS' Parole Termination Violates APA And Due Process

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    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s abrupt termination of family reunification parole programs violates both the Administrative Procedure Act and the due process rights of vetted beneficiaries who relied on the government's explicit invitation to wait in the U.S. for an immigrant visa to become available, says Abdoul Konare at Konare Law.

  • Opinion

    The Case For Emulating, Not Dividing, The Ninth Circuit

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    Champions for improved judicial administration should reject the unfounded criticisms driving recent Senate proposals to divide the Ninth Circuit and instead seek to replicate the court's unique strengths and successes, says Ninth Circuit Judge J. Clifford Wallace.

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    Mass. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q4

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    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

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    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.

  • Series

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.

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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.

  • Learning From 2025 FCA Trends Targeting PE In Healthcare

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    False Claims Act enforcement trends and legislative developments from this year signal intensifying state and federal scrutiny of private equity's growing footprint in healthcare, and the urgency of compliance, says Lisa Re at Arnold & Porter.

  • Reviewing 2025's State And Federal AI Regulations

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    In light of increasing state and federal action to oversee the use of artificial intelligence, companies that develop or deploy the technology should keep abreast of current and forthcoming AI laws and consider their applicability to their business activities, says Jessica Brigman at Spencer Fane.

  • What Trump Order Limiting State AI Regs Means For Insurers

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    Last week's executive order seeking to preclude states from regulating artificial intelligence will likely have minimal impact on insurers, but the order and related congressional activities may portend a federal expectation of consistent state oversight of insurers' AI use, says Kathleen Birrane at DLA Piper.

  • 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.

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