Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Judge Dismisses Antitrust Suits Against Google’s AI Search Features
A federal judge dismissed antitrust lawsuits against Google alleging AI features harm competitors, setting key legal precedent.
Supreme Court to Hear Climate Liability Case Against Energy Giants
The Supreme Court will hear Boulder County's suit against ExxonMobil and Suncor over climate change harms, a pivotal case for corporate liability in climate litigation.
Judge Tosses Salvadoran Journalists' Suit Against NSO Group Over Jurisdiction
A federal judge dismissed Salvadoran journalists' lawsuit against NSO Group due to lack of connection to California, highlighting challenges in international tech litigation.
Supreme Court Allows Tennessee to Execute Its Only Female Death-Row Inmate
On Sept 30, 2026, the Supreme Court lifted a stay enabling Tennessee to execute Christa Pike, the state's sole female death-row inmate, raising key death penalty questions.
Judge Orders Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE to Stay Detained Amid Investigation
A federal judge denied bond for Wilber Garces Perez, shot by ICE agent during arrest, citing flight risk; case highlights legal challenges in immigration enforcement.
Two White Supremacists Charged with Federal Hate Crimes in Oceanside Attack
Two alleged white supremacists charged federally for hate crimes after assaulting Marines near Oceanside Pier in 2025, highlighting ongoing legal action against racial violence.
Federal Court Dismisses Six of Seven Conspiracy Claims Against Oregon City
A federal court dismissed six of seven conspiracy claims by nonprofit Stabbin’ Wagon against Oregon City for insufficient evidence.
Federal Judge OKs Class Action on Police Use of Consumer DNA Data
Judge Carter allows a class action over police use of consumer genetic data to proceed, highlighting privacy risks for legal teams.
Anthropic Faces Class Action for Alleged Illinois Biometric Privacy Act Breach
Anthropic is sued in a class action for allegedly violating Illinois' biometric privacy law requiring consent for data collection.
Offit Kurman Sues Actionstep Over Failed Software Integrations
Offit Kurman filed a lawsuit in August 2023 alleging that Actionstep's software failed promised integrations, impacting firm operations.
Appeals Court Grants Last-Minute Stay for Tennessee’s Only Female Death-Row Inmate
The Sixth Circuit granted a last-minute stay for Christa Pike’s execution, highlighting death penalty procedural safeguards.
Supreme Court Will Review Federal Court Role in Veterans’ Benefits Cases
The Supreme Court agreed to decide the scope of federal district courts' jurisdiction over veterans’ benefits disputes, impacting veterans' legal rights.
Supreme Court Quickly Stays Third-Country Removal Injunction After Reply
The Supreme Court halted a removal injunction 40 minutes after the government reply brief, impacting immigration litigation timing for legal teams.
Union Sues Kaiser Over Job Cuts and Outsourcing in Colorado
A labor union sued Kaiser Foundation Health Plan alleging contract violations due to outsourcing and job cuts in Colorado, raising labor law risks for healthcare.
Ninth Circuit Dissent Challenges Bruen Footnote 9 Interpretation in Gun Case
A Ninth Circuit dissent argues Footnote 9 of Bruen should not allow exceptions from text and history in Second Amendment cases, impacting gun law analysis.
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Ban on Calling Trump-IRS Deal a ‘Settlement’
Eleventh Circuit affirms ban on using 'settlement' to describe Trump-IRS agreement in official proceedings, highlighting judicial speech limits.
Supreme Court Widens Use of Shadow Docket, Overturns Chevron Doctrine
The Supreme Court expands shadow docket rulings, overturns Chevron, reshaping administrative law and appellate practice with key 2024 decisions.
BYD Sues DoD Over Military Company Label Hindering Lobbying Efforts
Chinese automaker BYD filed a lawsuit against the U.S. DoD over its military company designation and related lobbying restrictions.
Judge Rules Prior Abuse Evidence Admissible in Ex-Marine Murder Trial
Judge Timothy Rogers allows evidence of prior domestic violence in ex-Marine Raymond McLeod's 2016 strangulation case, signaling legal shifts in evidence standards.
Minnesota Urges Court to Dismiss Lawsuits Targeting Trans Athlete Policies
Minnesota backs federal dismissal of lawsuits against its transgender athlete inclusion policies amid evolving Title IX debates.