Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Escambia School Board Seeks to Block Book Ban Depositions
Escambia School Board asked the 11th Circuit to block subpoenas demanding depositions on its book removal decisions, raising issues of legislative privilege in education law.
Judge Allows Exxon Suit Over Zinc-Contaminated Oil to Proceed in Baton Rouge
A federal judge denied dismissal in Exxon’s lawsuit over zinc-contaminated crude oil at its Baton Rouge refinery, advancing a key environmental litigation.
Arkansas Sues Pharma Over Alleged 340B Drug Discount Conspiracy
Arkansas sued pharmaceutical firms alleging efforts to undermine the 340B drug discount program, impacting compliance for hospitals serving low-income patients.
Andy Biggs Wins Arizona GOP Primary, Will Challenge Gov. Hobbs
Andy Biggs won Arizona's GOP governor primary with 73.4% of the vote, setting up a key 2026 race against incumbent Katie Hobbs with potential legal and regulatory impacts.
Vermont AG Files Petition Against Kraft Heinz for Ultra-Processed Food Claims
Vermont AG served multiple CIDs and filed a petition against Kraft Heinz over labeling claims of ultra-processed foods, signaling increased regulatory enforcement.
D.C. Circuit Eases Employer Challenges to NLRB Union Successor Rules
The D.C. Circuit struck down the NLRB's 'successor bar' doctrine, allowing employers more legal recourse to contest union status after ownership changes.
US Courts Split on Privilege for AI-Generated Legal Work
New US court rulings highlight conflicting views on attorney-client privilege for AI-generated legal materials, raising risks for legal teams' confidentiality.
Mass. Court Rejects Cost-Savings Disgorgement Claims Under Chapter 93A
Massachusetts federal court rules disgorgement of internal cost savings is unavailable under Chapter 93A, impacting consumer protection claims.
Fired U.S. Attorney Sues to Overturn Morrison v. Olson Protections
Roger Rogoff, dismissed after 54 minutes as U.S. Attorney, sues Trump administration challenging Morrison v. Olson precedent on federal prosecutor protections.
Taylor Farms Faces First Class Action Over Cyclospora Outbreak
Taylor Farms hit with class action after Cyclospora outbreak linked to its lettuce sickens 1,645 across five states.
Patients Sue Abbott Labs Over Cancer Diagnostic Data Breach
Patients file class action against Abbott Laboratories for failing to protect healthcare data in cancer diagnostics breach disclosed in July 2026.
Q, LLC Files 2023 Trademark Suit Over Parody 'Q' on AR-15 Parts
Q, LLC sued Bad Attitude Department in 2023 for trademark infringement over a parody 'Q' logo on AR-15 parts, raising key trademark and free speech issues.
California Appeals Court Dismisses License Plate Data Privacy Suit
California appeals court upholds dismissal of a license plate data privacy lawsuit due to lack of legal standing under ALPR statute.
Massachusetts Appeals Court Vacates Civil Conspiracy Verdict on Chapter 93A Claim
Massachusetts Appeals Court vacates civil conspiracy verdict, clarifying consumer protection claims under Chapter 93A and emphasizing disputed facts matter.
Federal Lawsuit Targets Whites-Only Communities Over Housing Discrimination
Return to the Land faces federal suit for whites-only communities violating Fair Housing Act and Civil Rights Act, raising legal challenges in housing law.
Judge Tosses DOJ Suit Challenging Minnesota Sanctuary Policies
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota sanctuary city policies, affirming local autonomy against federal immigration enforcement demands.
Arizona Supreme Court orders in-camera review of Phoenix police union records
Arizona Supreme Court directs confidential review of Phoenix police union bargaining records, clarifying public records exemptions amid transparency debate.
Calif. Court: Sexual Orientation Harassment Triggers EFAA Protections
A California Court of Appeal ruled that sexual orientation harassment qualifies as sexual harassment under FEHA, invoking protections under the EFAA, impacting employer compliance and litigation risk.
Federal Court Lets Defamation Suit Against NYC Officials Move Forward
A federal court denied dismissal of a defamation lawsuit by nonprofit leader Tamika Smith against NYC officials, highlighting municipal liability standards.
Federal Judge Pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros Merger for 14 Days
A federal judge issued a 14-day halt on the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger citing antitrust concerns, signaling challenges for media M&A and BigLaw.