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McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Constitutional Collision: Questions to Assess the 2026 National AI Framework

Building on Section 8 of the December 2025 Executive Order, the Trump administration’s “National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” (the “Framework”) released on March 20, 2026, provides a formal legislative...more

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Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility Law: A Constitutional Challenge with Potential National Implications

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Earth Day’s theme this year—Our Power, Our Planet—asks us to consider where environmental power resides and how it is exercised. Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act is an example of that question in...more

White & Case LLP

AI meets the gavel: Key legal battles and regulatory trends in the United States

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As generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) continues to be rapidly adopted by individuals and organizations across a wide range of industries, courts are seeing a corresponding surge in legal disputes arising from its...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

Higher Education Litigation Summary: April 2026

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Welcome to the April 2026 edition of Thompson Coburn’s Higher Education Litigation Summary, your resource for timely legal updates on key rulings and ongoing cases shaping the higher education sector. Bold text indicates...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Governance & Sustainability Roundup – April 21, 2026

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For the second time in 2026, a federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s efforts seeking to prevent a state from suing fossil fuel companies over climate change....more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

xAI Sues to Enjoin Colorado's AI Act Before June 30 Effective Date

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On April 9, 2026, X.AI LLC ("xAI") filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (X.AI LLC v. Weiser, No. 1:26-cv-01515) against Colorado Attorney General...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Mineral Owners File Lawsuit Alleging New York’s Bans On Oil and Gas Development Violate the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause

On April 16, 2026, father and son Thomas and Madison Woodward filed a complaint in the federal court for the Northern District of New York against state officials, alleging that New York’s bans on oil and gas development by...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Key SEC Enforcement Challenge

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On April 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Sripetch v. Securities and Exchange Commission (No. 25-466). At issue is an important question regarding the SEC’s remedial authority: Whether the SEC may seek...more

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[Webinar] Corporate Risk Management Series: Tariffs & Trade Disruption - Navigating Cost Pressures and Supply Chain Risk - May...

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Today’s businesses are navigating a rapidly shifting trade environment, where tariffs, regulatory changes, and global supply chain disruptions can directly impact cost structures, pricing strategies, and operational...more

Fisher Phillips

Courts Still Divided on Whether California Privacy Law Applies to Website Tracking: 4 Rulings in 10 Days Highlight Business...

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If you were hoping the courts would offer clarity to the wave of California privacy litigation targeting website tracking technology, four decisions issued in just 10 days this April suggest you may be waiting a while. Four...more

Kaufman & Canoles

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - April 2026 #3

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Though antitrust charges are in play in the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into the NFL's deals with services like Amazon Prime and Netflix, experts say they don't see a strong federal case against the league's...more

Clark Hill PLC

Requirements for Accepting 31aa School Funding for School Safety and Mental Health Ruled Constitutionally Valid

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On April 14, 2026, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the waiver of privilege requirement (including attorney-client) for accepting funds for school safety and mental health under Section 31aa of the State School Aid...more

Butler Snow LLP

The NLRB in April 2026: Operating Again, but Still in Flux

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As of April 2026, the National Labor Relations Board is functioning again, but not at full strength. The Board officially has five seats, yet only three are currently filled: Chairman James R. Murphy, Member David M. Prouty,...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Third Circuit Affirms Preliminary Injunction in Favor of Kalshi

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On April 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a 2-1 decision affirming a preliminary injunction in favor of KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi) against New Jersey state officials, partly on the basis that Kalshi has a...more

Nossaman LLP

California Supreme Court Considers Key Public Pension System Fiduciary Governance Cases

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On April 15, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued three important decisions for those who are interested in public pension system governance topics and related litigation: The Court scheduled oral argument in the...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Federal Court Strikes Down Kennedy Declaration on Transgender Healthcare

On April 18, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon issued a sweeping opinion vacating the “Kennedy Declaration,” a directive issued by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in December 2025 without...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Anthropic’s 'Supply Chain' designation: Business risk and practical precautions for AI companies

The US federal government’s decision to designate Anthropic as a national‑security “supply chain risk” has triggered complex, high‑stakes legal battles with implications beyond a single AI company. Two recent court rulings...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Q&A: How to Submit Your IEEPA Refund Claim as CAPE Portal Launches April 20, 2026

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced its long-awaited functionality allowing importers of record (IORs) or customs brokers (CBs) filing the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) to...more

Dickinson Wright

CBP Announces April 20, 2026 Launch of CAPE Refund System for Import Duties

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Following Dickinson Wright Trade Team’s latest update on CBP’s development of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (“CAPE”) system for IEEPA duty refunds , several notable developments have occurred....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Third Circuit Joins the FCA Constitutionality Debate

The Third Circuit recently heard oral argument on the ongoing question regarding the constitutionality of the qui tam provision of the False Claims Act (FCA)....more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Dear Alaska: We know our own constitution, thank you very much.

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On April 6, 2026, the Justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court handed down their respective opinions in the latest “solemn occasion” proceeding, this one concerning ranked-choice voting. If this sounds familiar to you,...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of April 13 - 17, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Kahlo v. Pinedo - personal jurisdiction, trademark, corporate shield - Joyce v. Forest River - Fla Lemon Law, arbitration, review - USA v. Martinez - Maritime Drug Law...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Supreme Court Update - April 17, 2026

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On April 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued one decision: Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, No. 24-813: This case addresses the scope of the federal officer removal statute, which...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Congress Again Approaches Deadline for Extending FISA 702 Authorities, Creating Uncertainty for Communications Providers

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For the second time in three years, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is poised to expire. Section 702 authorizes U.S. intelligence agencies to obtain the communications of non-U.S. persons who...more

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Leveling the Playing Field: How Ohio’s NIL Battle Signals the Future of High School Sports

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Ohio is currently at the center of one of the most significant shifts in name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) rights for high school student-athletes. After years of focusing on NIL in college athletics, the most consequential...more

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