Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Europe Faces New 'Megafire' Normal Amid Rising Wildfire Risks
Europe's worst wildfire season in 2025 signals legal and regulatory challenges with new EU strategies and liability rulings.
Judge Denies Bail for Ex-Real Estate Investor Luke Brugnara Again
Luke Brugnara's third bail request rejected over $350K bond doubts, spotlighting judicial risk assessments in high-profile cases.
Ex-Cop Testifies Duane Davis Admitted Role in Tupac Murder Trial
Ex-police officer testifies that Duane Davis admitted involvement in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder case now on trial in Las Vegas.
Former Meta Engineer Says Safety Tools Were Designed to Fail in Teen Harm Trial
Former Meta engineer testifies that social media safety tools were intentionally ineffective, fueling ongoing teen harm lawsuit and potential regulatory shifts.
Florida GOP Challenges Census Data in Supreme Court Over Redistricting
Florida Republicans filed a Supreme Court challenge to the 2020 Census data contesting Florida's congressional apportionment and redistricting maps.
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA's PFAS Hazardous Substance Listing
The D.C. Circuit court affirms EPA's authority to regulate PFAS as hazardous, solidifying environmental compliance frameworks amid major settlements.
Supreme Court’s Emergency Docket Shapes Trump Policies and TPS Fate
The Supreme Court's emergency docket decisions impact Trump administration policies and uncertain futures for TPS holders, influencing immigration and litigation.
Buc-ee’s sued Beaver’s Mini Mart over logo similarity on July 28, 2026
Buc-ee’s filed a trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio, sparking vandalism, political reactions, and community fundraising efforts.
Court Allows Epstein Survivors’ Suit Against DOJ to Proceed Despite Hurdles
A federal court lets 30+ Jeffrey Epstein survivors continue their lawsuit against DOJ over case mishandling and compliance with transparency law.
Glynn Simmons Sues Detective After Nearly 50 Years Wrongly Imprisoned
Glynn Simmons, exonerated after 48 years, sues detective for civil rights violations in wrongful conviction case.
Litigant Hid AI Prompts in Connecticut Filings, Court Imposes Sanctions
Connecticut court sanctions litigant who hid AI prompt instructions in filings, highlighting new AI risks for legal workflows and court fairness.
NFHA Expands Legal Challenge Against CFPB’s Regulation B Rule
The National Fair Housing Alliance deepens its legal challenge to CFPB's amended Regulation B, criticizing the agency's rulemaking process amid fair lending debate.
Federal Circuit Tightens Rules on Patent Injunctions Before Trial
The Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary patent injunction in the Socket Solutions case, signaling stricter standards for granting pre-trial relief in patent disputes.
FBI: U.S. Violent Crime Fell 9.3% in 2025, Largest Drop Since 1937
The FBI reports a 9.3% drop in U.S. violent crime in 2025, the biggest decline in nearly 90 years, impacting legal strategies and criminal justice policy.
Federal Evidence Rules Evolve for AI Data; Rule 707 Still Pending
Federal Rules 902(13), 902(14) ease AI evidence admission; Rule 707 for AI expert evidence is pending adoption.
10th Circuit Questions Burden of Proving Native Status in Tribal Crime Cases
10th Circuit overturns convictions due to government's failure to prove non-Indian status, impacting tribal land crime jurisdiction and legal strategies.
Judge Delays Luigi Mangione’s State Trial Pending Dismissal Motion
Judge Gregory Carro delays Luigi Mangione's state trial to let prosecutors respond to defense's double jeopardy motion, affecting case timeline.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Request for Minnesota Voter Data
A federal judge blocked the DOJ's attempt to obtain Minnesota voter data, marking another legal defeat amid national disputes over voting privacy and jurisdiction.
Tupac Murder Trial Focuses on Revenge Motive in Gang-Linked 1996 Shooting
Trial against Duane Davis for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder highlights legal challenges in gang-related cold cases and contested memoir evidence.
Ninth Circuit Decertifies False Advertising Class Action Against Egg Producer
Ninth Circuit decertifies class action alleging deceptive 'free range' claims by The Happy Group, affecting consumer class action standards in food labeling.