Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
South Korean Church Leader Arrested for Coercing Votes in Party Primaries
Lee Man-hee arrested for coercing followers to illicitly join a political party, raising electoral and corruption law issues in South Korea.
Mass. Judge Permanently Blocks Trump’s 2025 Election Overhaul
A Massachusetts judge blocked Trump’s 2025 executive order on voting rules, reaffirming state control and shaping legal compliance risks.
Trial Starts for Uber Driver Charged in Deadly 2025 Palisades Fire
Jury trial begins for Jonathan Rinderknecht charged with starting the 2025 Palisades Fire that killed 12 and caused massive damage.
Federal Judge Bars ICE Arrests Inside Immigration Courthouses Nationwide
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts rules ICE cannot arrest inside immigration courthouses, citing policy failures and protecting immigrant court access.
Former Colorado DNA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
Yvonne Woods, ex-Colorado forensic analyst, admits to falsifying DNA data, impacting decades of cases and prompting costly reforms.
23 State AGs, Former Judges Contest Trump's IRS Settlement
A coalition of 23 state attorneys general and former judges challenges the legitimacy of President Trump's 2026 IRS settlement, escalating legal scrutiny.
California Court Lets Influencers' Class Action vs. PayPal's Honey Proceed
A California federal court allows influencers to pursue claims that PayPal's Honey extension unlawfully redirected affiliate commissions, highlighting digital marketing legal risks.
Court Grants Preliminary OK to $125M Zymergen Securities Settlement
A federal court preliminarily approves a $125M settlement in a securities class action against Zymergen over alleged misrepresentations of its product and revenue prospects.
Courts Crack Down on AI Hallucinations in Legal Filings
Courts are sanctioning lawyers for AI hallucinations that produce false legal citations, impacting case outcomes and legal practice standards.
SCOTUS Remands Kelo-Related Case Over Home Seizure Compensation
On June 23, 2026, the Supreme Court remanded a key eminent domain compensation case, impacting property rights and takings law.
SCOTUS Blocks Lawsuit Over Religious Hair Rights in Louisiana Prison
The Supreme Court ruled that former inmate Damon Landor cannot seek monetary damages over prison policies on religious hair length, shaping religious rights in correctional facilities.
California Files Suit Against EPA Over Emissions Waiver Repeal Attempt
California sues EPA for sending its vehicle emissions waivers to Congress for repeal, challenging federal overreach and impacting compliance strategies.
17 States Sue California Over Plastic Recycling Law Citing Constitutional Issues
Seventeen states sue California over SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention Act, alleging constitutional violations and challenging state regulatory authority.
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Suit Against LA Sanctuary City Ordinance
On June 23, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration lawsuit challenging LA's sanctuary city ordinance, affirming local control over immigration enforcement.
Judge Blocks Government’s Expanded SAVE System Over Privacy Violations
A federal judge barred the government from using the expanded SAVE system, citing violations of privacy and unauthorized data collection affecting voter registration.
Detroit Retirement System Sues Uber Board Over Sexual Assault Risks
Detroit Retirement System sues Uber’s board alleging negligence on sexual assault lawsuit risks, spotlighting governance and compliance challenges.
Supreme Court Grants Rehearing on Illegally Recorded FaceTime Evidence
The Supreme Court will reconsider admissibility of illegally recorded digital evidence in a high-profile murder-for-hire conviction.
AI Misuse Nearly Misapplied Right to Counsel in Heppner Case
AI-generated legal documents in the Heppner case were ruled non-privileged, highlighting risks of AI errors and need for human oversight in legal tech.
Supreme Court to Decide When Federal Officials Can Be Sued
The Supreme Court agreed June 22, 2026, to hear a case clarifying federal officials' personal liability for constitutional rights violations, impacting litigation strategies.
Canada's Supreme Court Greenlights $2.2M Election Lawsuit Against Ex-Alberta Official
Canada's Supreme Court allows former Alberta politician's $2.2M election interference lawsuit to proceed, impacting election law and official accountability.