Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Border Wall Construction Advances on Tohono O'odham Land Despite Tribe Objections
Construction of a 30-foot border wall segment on Tohono O'odham Nation reservation proceeds amid tribal and legal challenges over sovereignty and sacred sites.
10th Circuit Reinstates Title IX Claims Against ENMU for Assault Allegations
The 10th Circuit Court restored Title IX and assault claims against Eastern New Mexico University, clarifying liability standards for universities.
Alanis Morissette sues ex-tour manager for alleged extortion scheme
Alanis Morissette filed extortion and fraud claims against her former tour manager, highlighting legal risks in reputation management.
Fifth Circuit Tosses Government’s Artificially Low QPA Calculation Method
The Fifth Circuit struck down key parts of the government's QPA calculation, reshaping health insurance dispute law under the No Surprises Act.
Judge Upholds $6.6M Verdict Against LAPD in Veteran’s Unlawful Detention Case
A federal judge upheld a $6.6 million verdict against LAPD for unlawful detention of a disabled veteran, emphasizing legal risks for municipalities.
Arizona Supreme Court to Decide ASU Professor’s Standing in DEI Lawsuit
Arizona Supreme Court will rule on ASU professor's legal standing in DEI training lawsuit, potentially shaping enforcement of DEI policies in public universities.
First Circuit Rules on Retaliation Risks During Employee Offboarding
The First Circuit's Russo decision highlights new retaliation risks during employee separations, urging employers to review offboarding practices.
Texas AG Paxton Appeals to Revive Pfizer Covid Vaccine Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals dismissal of Pfizer Covid vaccine lawsuit, challenging PREP Act immunity and impacting public health claims.
ECHR Rules Dutch Courts Erred Relying on Written Witness in Irish Murder Appeal
The European Court of Human Rights found Dutch courts violated fair trial rights by convicting two men based on written witness testimony without oral examination in a manslaughter case involving a...
Minnesota Supreme Court weighs religious freedom vs. trans employee rights
Minnesota Supreme Court hears case on balancing religious liberty with protections for a transgender employee at a Catholic school, setting a key legal precedent.
Apple Accuses OpenAI of Destroying Evidence in Trade Secret Lawsuit
Apple alleges OpenAI is withholding and destroying evidence in a 2026 lawsuit over alleged AI trade secret theft.
U.S. District Court Lets Canadian Spouse Pursue Fourteenth Amendment Claims
U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts allows Canadian woman to sue for family rights violations after husband's wrongful arrest in California.
Federal Judge Lets Pearl Harbor Fuel Contamination Lawsuit Move Forward
A federal judge denied the Navy's motion to dismiss a citizen lawsuit over the 2021 Pearl Harbor jet fuel spill, continuing legal scrutiny of environmental compliance.
Environmental Groups Sue to Halt Logging in Washington Old-Growth Forests
Environmental groups sue the U.S. Forest Service over Evans Creek logging project, citing harm to protected bull trout and northern spotted owl.
10th Circuit Dismisses Utah Bar Membership Lawsuit on Procedural Grounds
The 10th Circuit dismissed a 2021 suit challenging Utah Bar's mandatory membership and dues over procedural rules, affirming established bar governance.
Mississippi Cites AI Errors in Court Fight Over DEI Ban
Mississippi officials appeal a court block on their DEI ban, citing AI-driven factual errors affecting rulings. This legal case highlights AI's impact on judicial decisions.
California’s SB 690 Limits Private Actions in CIPA Pen Register Cases
California’s SB 690 narrows CIPA litigation rights, limiting private lawsuits on pen register violations to the Attorney General.
Federal Judge Denies Anti-SLAPP Protection for Foreign Speech in Lufthansa Case
Judge Illston rules California anti-SLAPP law doesn't cover foreign speech by non-U.S. persons, impacting cross-border defamation litigation.
California Supreme Court Upholds Part of Ex-Felon Prison Visit Ban
California Supreme Court partially upholds law restricting ex-felons from visiting inmates, affecting rehabilitation and civil rights compliance.
Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.