Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Colorado Woman Sues Flock Over False Theft Claim From Surveillance Footage
Chrisanna Elser sues Flock Safety and Columbine Valley, alleging wrongful theft charges from ALPR footage misuse. Privacy and accuracy in AI surveillance under scrutiny.
Texas Supreme Court Reviews AI-Generated Depositions with Video Verification
Texas Supreme Court reviews AI-generated deposition transcripts verified by video, impacting legal evidentiary standards.
Courts Set New Rules for AI Use in Discovery Protective Orders
Recent court rulings require transparency and secure AI environments in discovery protective orders, reshaping litigation strategy and compliance.
10th Circuit Allows Utah to Prosecute Religious Psychedelic Use
The 10th Circuit overturned a federal injunction blocking Utah's prosecution over religious use of psilocybin mushrooms, impacting religious freedom and drug law enforcement.
California Court Rules Proposition 51 Limits Abuse Damages Against Catholic Church
California Court of Appeal rules that Proposition 51 caps noneconomic damages in Catholic Church abuse lawsuits revived by 2019 law, impacting mass tort claims.
Illinois Supreme Court to Decide Solar Project Siting Dispute
Illinois Supreme Court agrees to hear case resolving conflicting appellate rulings on local solar project siting regulations affecting developers and counties.
Prince Andrew Moves to Quash UK Search Warrants in Epstein Probe
Prince Andrew challenges UK search warrants tied to Epstein investigation; High Court to decide on evidence use, impacting legal procedures.
Kinahan Trial Adjourned Amid Solicitor Absence and US Criminal Charges
Daniel Kinahan’s Ireland trial paused after solicitor missed hearing; highlights legal challenges in international organized crime cases.
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Climate Case Suncor v. Boulder
The U.S. Supreme Court will review Suncor v. Boulder on October 5, 2026, a key case on state authority over climate regulations and fossil fuel liability.
Federal Judge Rules Warrantless Flock ALPR Use Violates Fourth Amendment
A federal judge ruled warrantless use of Flock ALPR by Tulsa deputy unconstitutional, limiting law enforcement surveillance powers and setting key legal precedent.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Bond Hearing Denial for Immigrants
The Supreme Court will review the legality of mandatory detention without bond hearings in immigration cases, affecting enforcement and legal practice.
26 States Sue Biden Admin Over Relaxed NHTSA Fuel Economy Rule
26 states and cities sued the Biden administration on Oct 2, 2026, over looser federal fuel economy standards, challenging legal and environmental impacts.
Ohio Appeals Court Blocks 24 Players’ 5th NCAA Basketball Season
Ohio Appeals Court overturns injunction allowing 24 basketball players a fifth NCAA season, affirming NCAA's eligibility rule enforcement.
AI Industry Flags Major Legal Risks as Regulators Tighten Oversight
AI developers warn of serious legal risks as regulators worldwide increase scrutiny, reshaping compliance and liability for legal teams.
Eric Weinberg Faces 20+ Sexual Assault Charges in Los Angeles Trial
Eric Weinberg stands trial in LA on over 20 sexual assault charges involving seven women from 2014-2019. The case impacts employment and litigation law.
Federal Judge Denies Class Certification in Oregon Immigration Case
Judge Ann Aiken denies class certification and injunction in Oregon immigration detainee counsel access lawsuit, impacting procedural rights in enforcement.
Hawaii Supreme Court Upholds $222M Attorney Fee Cap in Maui Fire Settlement
Hawaii Supreme Court rules lawyers can keep $222 million in fees from $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement, setting key precedent for disaster cases.
Federal Judge Orders Hearing on Suppression in Tricolor Case
U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel grants evidentiary hearing on defense's motion to suppress electronic evidence in the Tricolor criminal case, highlighting evidence handling standards.
San Diego Pizzeria Sues Visa, Mastercard Over Credit Card Fee Practices
San Diego pizzeria files class-action suit against Visa, Mastercard, and banks over credit card fees excluded from prior settlements, signaling ongoing litigation risks.
Sixth Circuit Rejects Federal Preemption Over State Sports-Betting Laws
The Sixth Circuit ruled that sports-event contracts are not swaps under the CEA, affirming states' rights to regulate sports betting in Ohio and Tennessee.