Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Warner Bros. Sues Amazon for Poaching Exec Under California Contract
Warner Bros. sues Amazon claiming illegal poaching of executive Pia Barlow under enforceable California employment agreements, raising legal questions in entertainment.
Trial Set for Nicolás Maduro in Manhattan Federal Court June 2027
U.S. District Judge sets June 2027 trial for Nicolás Maduro on federal drug and terrorism charges, with sovereign immunity motions due Nov 2026.
Judge Tosses WhatsApp Lawsuit Over Alleged Employee Message Access
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Meta employees of accessing WhatsApp messages, citing no evidence of privacy breaches due to end-to-end encryption.
Federal Judge Allows Arizona Immigration Law to Stand for Now
Federal judge declines emergency injunction against Arizona’s Prop 314, citing no immediate migrant harm, setting early precedent in immigration law challenges.
Trump Fires Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Within an Hour, Sparks Lawsuit
Roger Rogoff was fired an hour after his court-appointed U.S. Attorney role began, raising questions on executive power and DOJ independence.
San Diego Settlement Approved to Reform Jail Mental Health Care
Federal court approves San Diego jail mental health care settlement in Dunsmore case to address inmate deaths and improve treatment.
Delaware Court Allows Robby Starbuck's AI Defamation Suit Against Google
A Delaware court refused to dismiss Robby Starbuck's AI defamation case against Google, marking a key precedent for liability in AI-generated content.
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Removed After Sexual Misconduct Vote
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan was removed on July 24, 2026, after a vote by member states amid sexual misconduct allegations. Ongoing cases remain unaffected.
Family, Attorney Demand Charges in Madison Police Shooting
Corey Ruiz's family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump demand criminal charges after fatal Madison police shooting amid calls for transparency and justice.
Ninth Circuit Questions Free Speech Defense in Secret Racist Recording Case
The Ninth Circuit questions First Amendment defense in lawsuit over secret racist recording of LA politicians, with major implications for privacy and free speech law.
Legal Challenge Questions 'Duress' Password Use in Border Phone Search
New legal challenge raises digital privacy and Fourth Amendment issues over border device searches involving alleged 'duress' password use.
NY Court Lets Peer-to-Peer Payment Fraud Suit Move Forward
New York court allows a class action fraud lawsuit against a peer-to-peer payment platform to proceed amid rising fintech fraud scrutiny.
DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against NYT Journalists in Trump Jet Leak Case
The DOJ withdrew subpoenas against New York Times journalists probing a $400M Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, raising press freedom concerns.
Fourth Circuit Rules for Detained Pro-Palestinian Scholar, Creating Circuit Split
The Fourth Circuit upheld release of scholar detained over pro-Palestinian views, creating a split with the Third Circuit on First Amendment and immigration detention challenges.
Oregon’s EPR Trial Wraps; Ruling Due August Could Reshape Producer Laws
Oregon's landmark EPR trial ended July 17; ruling expected by August may affect producer liability and EPR laws in seven states.
Third Circuit Invalidates New Jersey’s Semiauto Rifle, Magazine Bans
On July 17, 2026, the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's bans on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines, challenging state firearm laws.
Two Orange County Mexican Mafia Associates Convicted of Murder
Ysrael Cordova and Ricardo Valenzuela convicted for murder tied to Mexican Mafia gang crackdown in Southern California.
Expert Testimony Highlights Pharmacist Training Gaps in Albertsons Opioid Trial
Testimony in Albertsons opioid trial exposes pharmacist training gaps and compliance challenges, impacting pharmacy regulation and opioid litigation.
Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Gave Harmful Medical Advice Nearly Causing Death
A Florida pastor sues OpenAI over dangerous medical advice from ChatGPT, raising questions on AI liability in healthcare.
SC Supreme Court Rules July 22 on Class Action Predominance Standard
On July 22, 2026, SC Supreme Court clarified class action class certification rules, aligning them with federal predominance test, affecting legal strategies.