Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment - Contributory Copyright Infringement

The Supreme Court ruled that Cox Communications could not invoke the DMCA safe-harbor defense based on its efforts to reduce infringement because an earlier Fourth Circuit decision had foreclosed that defense for the relevant period. The Court clarified the standards for secondary copyright liability, emphasizing that a service provider is only contributorily liable if it intended the service be used for infringement, either through active inducement or because the service is tailored to infringement with no substantial noninfringing uses.

Texas AG Launches Medicaid Fraud Investigations Using DOGE Data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Healthcare Program Enforcement Division has launched investigations into dozens of Medicaid providers using federal HHS Medicaid claims data released by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The investigations target home health providers, occupational therapy providers, and entities that potentially committed fraud related to COVID-19 treatments. The AG's office will utilize Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) and other investigative tools as it pursues enforcement actions.

Brookfield Dam Safety Surveillance Report Accepted by FERC

FERC's New York Regional Office accepted Brookfield Renewable Power's 2025 Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report for the Glens Falls hydroelectric project (P-2385). The acceptance confirms the dam operator's compliance with FERC's dam safety reporting requirements. No new obligations or modifications to existing license conditions were imposed.

FERC accepts extension for Cornwell Hydroelectric surrender plan

FERC accepts extension for Cornwell Hydroelectric surrender plan

Ohio Power Company Facilities Agreement Acceptance under ER26-1404

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a letter order accepting Ohio Power Company and AEP Ohio Transmission Company Inc.'s February 17, 2026 filing of a Facilities Agreement with South Central Power Company and Buckeye Power, Inc. under docket ER26-1404. The delegated order approves the agreement as filed with no modifications or conditions stated. This is a standard administrative acceptance of an interconnection facilities agreement between PJM Interconnection parties.

Surplus Generator Interconnection Agreement Acceptance - MISO/Washtenaw Solar

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a letter order accepting Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.'s filing of a Surplus Generator Interconnection Agreement with Washtenaw Solar Energy LLC and International Transmission Company under docket ER26-1318. The agreement facilitates the sharing of surplus generation capacity between the parties within the MISO regional transmission organization footprint.

Order Amending Project Boundary - Alabama Power Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project P-349

FERC issued a delegated order amending the project boundary for Alabama Power Company's Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project (P-349). The order modifies the licensed project boundary as described in FERC Citation 195 FERC 62,014. This administrative boundary adjustment affects the scope of the existing hydroelectric license.

Alabama Power - Rock House Solar LGIA Amendment Acceptance

FERC issued a delegated letter order accepting Alabama Power Company's filing of an amendment to the Large Generator Interconnection Agreement with Rock House Solar, LLC under Docket ER26-1401. The amendment modifies the existing interconnection agreement for the Rock House Solar generation facility. Southern Company Services filed the document on behalf of the Southern electric utility affiliates.

Recharge West Virginia Program - Workforce Upskilling Reimbursement Act

West Virginia Governor signed HB4004 into law, establishing the Recharge West Virginia Program to reimburse employers for workforce upskilling costs. Employers may receive up to $10,000 per trainee, with a $50,000 annual cap per employer. Eligible employees must have received a 25% wage increase from training and earn above the state average weekly wage.

HB4138 - Sex Offender Registration for Sexual Extortion

West Virginia Governor signed HB4138 into law, amending state code to require sex offender registration for persons convicted of sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion. The bill also clarifies that prior convictions for sexual assault of a spouse (repealed in 2000) continue to require registration.