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  • July 25, 2025

    Fed Bill Targets Medicaid Parity For Urban Natives Clinics

    A bipartisan bill recently reintroduced in Congress aims to amend the Social Security Act to set full federal medical assistance for services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries at urban Indian health organizations.

  • July 25, 2025

    Okla. Tribe Fights Town's Plan To Cut Casino Utilities

    The Delaware Nation is suing the town of Hinton, Oklahoma, and its officials, alleging that the municipality has threatened to nix utility services to its casino after an agreement over land use expired, in an effort to extract taxes from the federally recognized tribe.

  • July 24, 2025

    Nonprofits Secure TRO In Challenge To New HUD Grant Rules

    A Rhode Island federal judge Thursday granted a temporary restraining order to a coalition of nonprofit groups challenging new conditions for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants that target diversity, equity and inclusion programs; abortion access; and transgender individuals.

  • July 24, 2025

    New FCC Auction Criticized For Lack Of Tribal Window

    The Federal Communications Commission pushed ahead with a new auction of the airwaves Thursday, but its rejection of a tribal "priority" window led to criticism from one FCC member.

  • July 24, 2025

    NY Regents Say Court Already Ruled On Native Mascot Ban

    The New York State Board of Regents has told a federal judge the opponents of a ban on Native American mascots cannot rehash issues already settled by the court, while an advocacy organization has argued that tossing the lawsuit based on precedent would silence the very group the new rule seeks to help.

  • July 24, 2025

    DC Council Sets Vote On Revised Commanders Stadium Deal

    The Washington, D.C., City Council will vote next Friday, Aug. 1, on a revised version of the proposal to build a stadium for the Washington Commanders at the site of its previous stadium, Council Chair Phil Mendelson announced Thursday.

  • July 24, 2025

    Navy Takes Ariz. Border Land For Immigration Enforcement

    The U.S. Department of the Interior said it turned over about 285 acres of land along the border with Mexico to the U.S. Navy for three years so the military can set up an enforcement area as part of the Trump administration's efforts to prevent illegal immigration.

  • July 24, 2025

    High Court Hits Pause On 8th Circ. Voting Rights Order

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday paused an Eighth Circuit order to vacate two North Dakota tribes' challenge to two of the state's voting laws that they allege will silence the state's Indigenous voters and disenfranchise millions across seven Midwestern states.

  • July 23, 2025

    ICJ Puts Reparations On The Table In Climate Change Case

    The International Court of Justice on Wednesday delivered its long-awaited advisory opinion on governments' obligations with respect to climate change, issuing a rare, unanimous decision that opens the door for nations harmed by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions to seek reparations.

  • July 23, 2025

    Trump Wins 9th Circ. Block On Order Providing Reorg Plans

    The Ninth Circuit greenlighted the Trump administration's request to pause a lower court ruling requiring the government to turn over its layoff and reorganization plans in the case disputing whether the president can lawfully reshape federal agencies without congressional approval.

  • July 23, 2025

    Creek High Court Grants Freedmen Descendants Citizenship

    The (Muscogee) Creek Nation Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's decision to give citizenship to two descendants of those once enslaved by the tribe, saying a 19th century treaty that required the Five Civilized Tribes to abolish slavery should have applied to their applications seven years ago.

  • July 23, 2025

    Feds Fight Bid To Block Domestic Violence Grant Restrictions

    The U.S. Department of Justice is fighting a bid by a group of domestic violence coalitions to block restrictions imposed on grants from its Office on Violence Against Women, arguing that a Rhode Island federal court lacks jurisdiction over the group's claims and that the Tucker Act instead gives jurisdiction to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

  • July 22, 2025

    After 8th Circ. Ruling, Hemp Co. Drops Suit Against SD Ban

    A South Dakota hemp retailer has moved to voluntarily dismiss its federal lawsuit challenging the state's ban on the processing of hemp derivatives into intoxicating products, days after the Eighth Circuit upheld a similar Arkansas law.

  • July 22, 2025

    Gov'ts, Tribes Look To Settle Idaho Mining Pollution Suit

    The U.S. government, Idaho and a tribal nation are asking a federal judge to approve an unopposed settlement with a phosphate ore mining company over its alleged dumping of hazardous substances within a national forest.

  • July 22, 2025

    ND Fights Tribes' High Court Bid To Stay Voting Rights Order

    North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe urged U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to deny a bid by two North Dakota tribes to pause an Eighth Circuit decision that vacated their challenge to two state voting laws, arguing the tribes have not established a likelihood of reversal.

  • July 22, 2025

    Native Groups Reject Trump's Call For Old Team Names

    Two Native American advocacy groups are condemning President Donald Trump's threat to kill a $3 billion plan for the new Washington Commanders stadium if the NFL team's former name isn't reinstated, saying Indigenous cultures are not past relics, mascots or forms of entertainment.

  • July 22, 2025

    Sable Aims To Sink Groups' Suit Over Calif. Oil Platforms

    Sable Offshore Corp. told a California federal judge that green groups didn't follow proper litigation notice rules, dooming their lawsuit alleging the federal government failed to require the company to update safety and pollution control plans at drilling facilities.

  • July 21, 2025

    Nonprofits Take Aim At New HUD Grant Rules

    A coalition of nonprofit groups filed suit Monday in Rhode Island federal court, challenging new conditions for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants that target diversity, equity and inclusion programs; abortion access; and transgender individuals.

  • July 21, 2025

    Energy Litigation To Watch In The 2nd Half Of 2025

    Courtroom showdowns between the Trump administration and blue states over U.S. energy and climate change policy will dominate the energy litigation landscape for the rest of 2025. Here is what the energy industry will be watching closely in the second half of the year.

  • July 21, 2025

    California Invests $10M In Tribal College's Accreditation Push

    A $10 million California budget allocation is bringing a Native American college one step closer to receiving federal tribal accreditation, which, in turn, will bring future employment, student financial grants and loan opportunities.

  • July 21, 2025

    Wis. Homeowners Lack Basis For Tax Burden Suit, Court Told

    A Wisconsin county, town and tribal school district pushed a federal court to throw out a suit by homeowners who claim the government entities have conspired to expand the Menominee Indian Tribe's holdings of tax-exempt land and increase taxpayers' burden, saying the homeowners lacked standing.

  • July 21, 2025

    Stadium Deal Still On Despite Trump Threat, DC Officials Say

    The mayor and City Council chair of Washington, D.C., said on Monday that they were focusing on their roles in approving the $3 billion plan for a new stadium for the NFL's Commanders, regardless of President Donald Trump's weekend threat to kill the deal if the team's racist former nickname was not brought back.

  • July 21, 2025

    Judge Allows Calif. Tribe In Casino Suit, Denies Dismissal Bid

    A California tribe at the center of a dispute over a decision to take 70 acres into trust for its proposed Sonoma County hotel and casino project can intervene in the litigation, a federal judge said, while finding that the Indigenous nation cannot dismiss the case based on sovereign immunity.

  • July 18, 2025

    Law360 Names 2025's Top Attorneys Under 40

    Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2025, our list of more than 150 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.

  • July 18, 2025

    Judge Demands Layoff Plans From Trump Administration

    A California federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to hand over reorganization and reduction-in-force plans linked to an executive order directing layoffs at federal agencies, finding that the government's privilege claim was outweighed by the plaintiffs' need for the information to pursue their claims under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Expert Analysis

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    Documentary Filmmaking Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Becoming a documentary filmmaker has allowed me to merge my legal expertise with my passion for storytelling, and has helped me to hone negotiation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are important to both endeavors, says Robert Darwell at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Litigation Funding Disclosure Debate: Strategy Considerations

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    In the ongoing debate over whether courts should require disclosure of litigation funding, funders and plaintiffs tend to argue against such mandates, but voluntarily disclosing limited details about a funding arrangement can actually confer certain benefits to plaintiffs in some scenarios, say Andrew Stulce and Marc Cavan at Longford Capital.

  • Scope And Nature Of Judicial Relief Will Affect Loper's Impact

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    The practical result of post-Loper Bright rulings against regulatory actions will depend on the relief courts grant — and there has been controversy in these types of cases over whether the ruling is applied just to the parties or nationwide, and whether the action can be left in place while it's corrected, says Steven Gordon at Holland & Knight.

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    Adventure Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Photographing nature everywhere from Siberia to Cuba and Iceland to Rwanda provides me with a constant reminder to refresh, refocus and rethink the legal issues that my clients face, says Richard Birmingham at Davis Wright.

  • 5 Ways To Create Effective Mock Assignments For Associates

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    In order to effectively develop associates’ critical thinking skills, firms should design mock assignments that contain a few key ingredients, from messy fact patterns to actionable feedback, says Abdi Shayesteh at AltaClaro.

  • Mentorship Resolutions For The New Year

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    Attorneys tend to focus on personal achievements or career milestones when they set yearly goals, but one important area often gets overlooked in this process — mentoring relationships, which are some of the most effective tools for professional growth, say Kelly Galligan at Rutan & Tucker and Andra Greene at Phillips ADR.

  • Series

    Coaching Little League Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While coaching poorly played Little League Baseball early in the morning doesn't sound like a good time, I love it — and the experience has taught me valuable lessons about imperfection, compassion and acceptance that have helped me grow as a person and as a lawyer, says Alex Barnett at DiCello Levitt.

  • 7 Employment Contracts Issues Facing DOL Scrutiny

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    A growing trend of U.S. Department of Labor enforcement against employment practices that limit workers' rights and avoid legal responsibility shines a light on seven unique contractual provisions that violate federal labor laws, and face agressive litigation from the labor solicitor, says Thomas Starks at Freeman Mathis.

  • 5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2025

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    Lawyers and their clients must be prepared to navigate an evolving litigation funding market in 2025, made more complicated by a new administration and the increasing overall cost of litigation, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.

  • A Look At Sweepstakes Casinos' Legal Issues In Fla., Beyond

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    Scheduled for trial in Florida federal court this fall, the VGW sweepstakes case underscores the growing urgency for gambling states to clarify and enforce their laws in response to emerging online gaming models, as the expansion of sweepstakes casinos challenges traditional interpretations of gambling regulations, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

  • Rethinking Litigation Risk And What It Really Means To Win

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    Attorneys have a tendency to overestimate litigation risk before summary judgment and underestimate risk after it, but an eight-stage litigation framework can clarify risk at different points and help litigators reassess what true success looks like in any particular case, says Joshua Libling at Arcadia Finance.

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    Playing Rugby Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My experience playing rugby, including a near-fatal accident, has influenced my legal practice on a professional, organizational and personal level by showing me the importance of maintaining empathy, fostering team empowerment and embracing the art of preparation, says James Gillenwater at Greenberg Traurig.

  • Opinion

    No, Litigation Funders Are Not 'Fleeing' The District Of Del.

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    A recent study claimed that litigation funders have “fled” Delaware federal court due to a standing order requiring disclosure of third-party financing, but responsible funders have no problem litigating in this jurisdiction, and many other factors could explain the decline in filings, say Will Freeman and Sarah Tsou at Omni Bridgeway.

  • 5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2025 And Beyond

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    In the year to come, e-discovery will be shaped by new and emerging trends, from the adoption of artificial intelligence provisions in protective orders, to the proliferation of emojis as a source of evidence in contemporary litigation, say attorneys at Littler.

  • 7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring

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    President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae.

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