Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Second Circuit Revives Prenatal Acetaminophen Claims, Limits Expert Exclusions
The Second Circuit's 2026 ruling reinstates failure-to-warn claims in prenatal Tylenol exposure cases, shaping expert testimony standards in product liability.
Federal Circuit Updates Pharma Method-of-Use Patent Guidance
New legal insights from Teva v. Eli Lilly and In re Xencor shape pharma method-of-use patent claims strategy.
DOJ Files First Case in Alien Terrorist Removal Court Since 1996
The DOJ filed its first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, reviving a decades-old court for national security deportations.
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Anti-Weaponization Fund After Court Block
DOJ seeks dismissal of lawsuits after federal judge blocks $1.776B anti-weaponization fund tied to Trump IRS settlement, impacting civil rights litigation.
Court Appoints Receiver to Oversee Arizona Prison Healthcare
A court-appointed receiver will manage Arizona's prison healthcare amid ongoing reform disputes and planned state appeals.
Utah man charged with hate crimes in religiously motivated stabbing
Utah prosecutors charge Peter Larsen with hate crimes and attempted aggravated murder for stabbing a Muslim man at a mall.
Judge Denies Injunction in Meta AI Layoff Discrimination Suit
A federal judge denies temporary injunction blocking Meta layoffs alleged to target workers on protected leave using AI, underscoring employment law challenges.
Florida Court Dismisses Trump Media's $3.8B Defamation Suit Against Washington Post
A Florida federal judge grants summary judgment to The Washington Post, dismissing Trump Media's $3.8 billion defamation suit over a corrected article.
Judge Blocks South Dakota Ban on Abortion Information Ads
A federal judge halts South Dakota's law banning abortion pill ad info, safeguarding First Amendment rights amid state abortion restrictions.
Sixth Circuit Reinstates Builder's Risk Coverage, Rejects Insurer's Denial
The Sixth Circuit rejected an insurer's procedural defense to builder's risk coverage, clarifying legal standards for construction insurance claims.
Federal Court Allows Environmental Justice Lawsuits Against Air Quality Districts
A federal judge ruled that air quality districts can face Clean Air Act lawsuits for failing to protect low-income communities, expanding environmental legal risks.
Judge Criticizes DOJ Lawyer for AI-Hallucinated Fake Case Citation
Judge Hala Jarbou faulted DOJ counsel for citing a non-existent case likely generated by AI in immigration litigation.
Epstein Survivors Criticize DOJ Nominee Blanche’s Meeting as Disappointing
Epstein survivors criticize DOJ nominee Todd Blanche's July 16 meeting as dismissive and politically driven, raising stakes for his confirmation.
True the Vote Unveils New Election Fraud Film After Past Court Losses
True the Vote and Pastor Lorenzo Sewell release 'Trap,' continuing debunked 2020 election fraud claims dismissed by courts and experts.
Chase Griffin Gets 9 Years for $2.8M Bank Fraud Scheme Promoted on Instagram
Chase Griffin sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for a $2.8M bank fraud scheme using Instagram to recruit accomplices and promote crimes.
Italian Court Convicts 32 Over 2018 Genoa Bridge Collapse
An Italian court convicted 32 individuals for the 2018 Genoa bridge collapse, highlighting legal accountability in infrastructure safety and corporate compliance.
Pro Se Litigant Fuels Surge in California Privacy Lawsuits Over Web Analytics
Vivek Shah has filed over 1,000 CIPA lawsuits alleging unlawful use of web analytics in California, raising legal challenges for businesses.
ACLU: Immigration Enforcement Now 50,000 Strong, Includes Local Police
ACLU reports immigration enforcement expanded beyond ICE to 50,000 personnel including local police, raising new legal risks.
Federal Court Ends 60-Year School Desegregation Case in Louisiana
The Smith v. Concordia Parish School Board case ends after six decades, closing federal oversight of desegregation in Louisiana schools.
Delaware Sees First Court Test of New Director Protection Law
Delaware courts review challenges to enhanced director safeguards under SB 21, shaping corporate governance in the key jurisdiction.