Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Supreme Court Sets Final Arguments for High-Profile 2025-26 Term Cases
The Supreme Court will hear final arguments for the 2025-26 term from April 20-29, with major cases on citizenship, voting rights, and regulatory authority up for review.
AI Lawsuits Spark Spike in Securities Claims Against Corporate Directors
AI-related IP litigation is driving a surge in securities class actions against directors and officers, raising legal risk and D&O insurance concerns for corporate boards.
Kenya Court of Appeal Overturns 2022 Abortion Rights Ruling
Kenya’s Court of Appeal reinstates abortion restrictions, overturning the 2022 High Court ruling. Legal standards for abortion and human rights law are reshaped.
USF roommate Hisham Abugharbieh charged with murder in doctoral students' case
Hisham Abugharbieh, former USF student, faces two murder charges after the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Legal experts watch the prosecution's strategy.
Judge Tosses Flyers’ Lawsuit Over Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger
A federal judge has dismissed a flyer-led lawsuit challenging the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger, clarifying limits of consumer antitrust litigation as DOJ review continues.
California's Hidden Fee Law Triggers Lawsuit and DOJ Enforcement Push
California's SB 478, the new hidden fees law, goes into effect July 2024, triggering legal action and strong DOJ enforcement signals—raising compliance stakes for businesses and legal advisors.
Rebecca Grossman Faces Civil Trial After Prison Sentence in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Rebecca Grossman, already serving time for a deadly hit-and-run, now faces a wrongful death civil trial alongside her husband and Scott Erickson. The trial highlights dual legal accountability in h...
Federal Judge Backs Discovery in $20M Hawaii Crime Boss Forfeiture Case
A federal judge signals approval for civil discovery as prosecutors pursue $20M from Michael Miske’s estate after his death, testing novel forfeiture strategies.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Use of Issue Preclusion to Invalidate Arbitration Deals
The Ninth Circuit barred non-mutual issue preclusion as a strategy to sidestep arbitration agreements, reinforcing the Federal Arbitration Act’s focus on party consent.
Court Lets Ex-Joe Gibbs Racing Exec Work for Rival Despite Noncompete
A federal judge allows former Joe Gibbs Racing director Chris Gabehart to stay at Spire Motorsports, setting a precedent for noncompete enforcement in sports and automotive sectors.
Federal Court Blocks Five Permitting Limits on Clean Energy Projects
A Massachusetts court issued a preliminary injunction halting five federal policies that restricted wind and solar project permitting, protecting 57 GW of clean energy.
Massachusetts Court Permits Late Chapter 93A Counterclaim After New Discovery
A Massachusetts federal court allowed a late Chapter 93A counterclaim after new emails emerged in a contract case, highlighting the flexibility courts grant in amending pleadings.
DeSantis Moves to Override Florida Gerrymandering Ban With New Redistricting Plan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches a three-pronged strategy to bypass the state's gerrymandering ban, aiming to boost GOP House seats as legal and political scrutiny intensifies.
Protests Target ICE Detention Expansion in 33 States This Weekend
Coordinated protests across 33 states challenge ICE's plans to expand detention centers, highlighting legal, regulatory, and civil rights concerns for legal professionals.
California's Ultraprocessed Foods Lawsuit Sent Back to State Court
A federal court has moved San Francisco's high-profile case against major food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods back to state court, spotlighting local jurisdiction in product liability lit...
Cities Push to Expand Block on Federal Grant DEI Conditions
A coalition of cities and counties seeks to extend an injunction blocking federal grant DEI requirements, highlighting tensions over civil rights, funding, and local autonomy.
Environmental Groups Sue to Block Road Expansion in Montana Grizzly Habitat
Environmental groups are suing to stop new road access in Montana's Bitterroot National Forest, challenging the removal of road density limits in a sensitive grizzly and trout habitat.
Hawaii High Court Revives Banana Worker Suit Over DBCP Pesticide
The Hawaii Supreme Court revived a lawsuit against Dole and Dow Chemical, focusing on worker health claims tied to overseas use of banned pesticide DBCP.
Arizona Appeals Court Weighs Release of Secret Meeting Records in Arson Case
An Arizona appeals court is asked to release confidential meeting records that could reveal open meeting law violations in the Louis Taylor arson conviction, raising issues of transparency.
Mass. High Court: 24-Hour Traffic Stop Delay Violates Constitutional Rights
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled a 24-hour delay between a traffic infraction and a subsequent stop violates constitutional rights, impacting search and seizure law.