Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Appeals Court Dismisses Coppola's $15M Defamation Suit Over 'Megalopolis'
An appellate court dismissed Francis Ford Coppola's $15M defamation lawsuit against Variety over 2024 'Megalopolis' misconduct allegations.
Judge John Cronan Allows Sean Combs' Defamation Case Against NewsNation
Federal judge lets Sean Combs' defamation lawsuit against NewsNation move forward, highlighting media liability risks in high-profile cases.
U.S. Courts Allow Thousands of Youth Social Media Addiction Lawsuits to Proceed
Thousands of lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube proceed alleging youth addiction harms, raising legal and ethical challenges for attorneys.
Trial of Lindsay Clancy Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlock
The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's case highlights legal challenges in handling postpartum psychosis defenses in criminal court.
Eleventh Circuit Rules FCA Relators Aren’t 'Officers of the United States'
The Eleventh Circuit clarified qui tam relators aren’t Officers under the Constitution, impacting whistleblower case strategy under the FCA.
US Law Firm Claims UK AI Vendor Forced Contract Renewal Amid Issues
DK Law accuses UK AI vendor ConnexAI of forced contract extension despite system failures; vendor sues over unpaid fees. This case highlights AI legal risks.
Health Secretary Nominee RFK Jr. Faces Calls to Resign Over Vaccine Trip Lies
Health Secretary nominee RFK Jr. lied about the 2019 Samoa trip's vaccine purpose, sparking calls for resignation and legal scrutiny during Senate confirmation.
Maduro Seeks Dismissal of U.S. Drug Charges Citing Sovereign Immunity
Nicolás Maduro and wife file motions to dismiss U.S. drug charges, arguing sovereign immunity despite U.S. non-recognition as Venezuela’s president.
Ninth Circuit Rejects Roblox's Arbitration Demand in Kids Safety Suit
The Ninth Circuit denied Roblox's bid to force arbitration in a parental class-action lawsuit over child safety, signaling limits on arbitration clauses in consumer tech.
9th Circuit Reverses Conviction for Compelled Tattoo Testimony in Hobbs Act Case
The 9th Circuit ruled that forced testimony revealing tattoos violated a defendant’s Fifth Amendment rights in a federal Hobbs Act robbery case.
Court Blocks California Firm's Effort to Restart 2027 Green Card Lottery
Federal judge denies California firm's bid to compel restart of the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery, citing lack of legal standing.
Mass. Court Accepts Subjective Belief Standard in DMCA Takedown Case
A Massachusetts federal court ruled on Jan 6, 2025, that subjective good-faith belief suffices for DMCA takedown notices, impacting fair use enforcement.
ICE Agent Charged for False Statements in Minneapolis Shooting During Metro Surge
ICE agent Christian Castro faces federal and state charges for false statements and assault in a 2026 Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge.
Supreme Court weighs emergency bid to reinstate Trump mail-in voting rules
The Trump administration seeks the Supreme Court's emergency review to lift a restraining order blocking USPS mail-in voting rules, impacting election law ahead of 2026 midterms.
11th Circuit Rules FCA Qui Tam Provisions Don't Violate Appointments Clause
The 11th Circuit held that the False Claims Act's qui tam provisions comply with the Appointments Clause, guiding whistleblower litigation.
Pentagon Keeps Anthropic Blacklisted Despite Commerce’s Approval
Pentagon retains Anthropic on AI supply chain risk list despite Commerce's trust and a court ruling, raising legal and compliance challenges.
Sony Calls Digital PlayStation Games Licensed, Not Owned Property
Sony says digital games on PlayStation are licensed, not owned, in court filings, impacting consumer rights and class actions.
Court Denies Dismissal for Luke Brugnara in Pandemic Relief Fraud Case
Judge denies Luke Brugnara’s motions to dismiss pandemic relief fraud charges, pressing forward with federal enforcement of relief fund misuse.
22 States Sue Trump Admin Over Medicaid Ban on Transgender Youth Care
A coalition of 22 states challenges the Trump administration's Medicaid ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, citing federal overreach and discrimination.
Idaho Supreme Court Reviews Legal Challenge to Proposition One Ballot Language
The Idaho Supreme Court is reviewing challenges to the ballot language for Proposition One, a key abortion rights initiative for 2026.