Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Court Finds Fake Citations Blamed on AI Were Human Error
A court probe revealed that fake legal citations thought to be AI 'hallucinations' were actually due to human paralegal mistakes, challenging current AI risk narratives in law firms.
Supreme Court Asked to Review 'Police Power' Limit in Land Takings Case
A new Supreme Court petition from reVamped LLC challenges when city police power actions can avoid takings claims, with major implications for property rights and land use law.
Supreme Court to Decide Limits on Federal Review of State Court Orders
SCOTUS will decide if federal courts can review state court decisions still under state review, impacting Rooker-Feldman doctrine and federal-state judicial boundaries.
Ninth Circuit Weighs Idaho-Federal Clash Over Public Land Water Rights
Ninth Circuit reviews if federal permits for ranchers equal beneficial use in Idaho water rights dispute, impacting western water law and land use strategies.
Louisiana Sues Federal Agency Over Citizenship Check on Voter Forms
Louisiana sues the U.S. Election Assistance Commission after it denied the state's request to add citizenship verification to federal voter registration forms, challenging federal oversight.
DOJ Dismisses Two Immigration Judges After Pro-Palestinian Rulings
The DOJ dismissed Judges Roopal Patel and Nina Froes after pro-Palestinian rulings, raising concerns among legal professionals about immigration judiciary independence.
Courts Mandate New AI Disclosure and Certification for Litigation
Courts in the US and abroad are issuing new rules on AI use in litigation, requiring disclosure, certification, and confidentiality provisions as AI transforms legal practice.
Pump-and-Dump Securities Lawsuits Surge With Social Media’s Influence
A wave of class actions targets low-float IPOs and social media giants for enabling pump-and-dump schemes, signaling new risks for legal and compliance professionals.
LAPD Officer Testifies in Teen's Fatal Shooting Civil Trial
LAPD Officer William Dorsey Jones Jr. testifies in the civil trial over Valentina Orellana-Peralta's 2021 death, focusing on liability and police use of force.
Federal Judge Lets OpenAI Face Suit Over ChatGPT-Linked Murder-Suicide
A federal judge allows a lawsuit against OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in a Connecticut murder-suicide to advance, setting up a test case for AI developer liability.
California Judge Blocks ChatGPT User Over Stalking Allegations
A California court ordered OpenAI to suspend a user’s ChatGPT access after stalking claims, raising new legal questions for AI companies about user misuse and moderation.
D.C. Circuit Scrutinizes FTC’s Probe of Media Matters Nonprofit
D.C. Circuit judges challenge FTC’s authority in investigating Media Matters over X advertiser boycotts. The case may clarify limits on FTC actions and First Amendment protections.
Feds Challenge Minnesota's Lawsuit Over Trump Transgender Sports Policy
The federal government says Minnesota lacks standing in its suit against the 2025 Trump executive order restricting transgender athletes in school sports.
DC Court Denies Anonymity in Case Against Iranian Guard Corps
A DC federal court denied a plaintiff's request for anonymized litigation against Iran's Revolutionary Guard, stressing public interest in open proceedings. Opinion issued April 13, 2026.
PFAS Litigation Expands: New Crowell & Moring Analysis Charts 2026 Trends
Crowell & Moring releases new PFAS litigation data and analysis, revealing continued growth, shifting claims, and rising risks for corporations and litigators in 2026.
Supreme Court Hears Just 1% of Petitions Each Term
SCOTUS reviews 7,000–10,000 petitions annually but grants only 80–100 cases. We break down the 'Rule of Four' and what drives Supreme Court case selection for legal pros.
SCOTUSblog Dissects 'The People' in Second Amendment Debates
SCOTUSblog analyzes historical and doctrinal meaning of 'the people' in the Second Amendment—key context for Supreme Court watchers ahead of pivotal gun rights cases.
Supreme Court Leaves Third Circuit’s Hertz Solvent Debtor Ruling Intact
The Supreme Court declined to review Hertz's bankruptcy case, cementing solvent debtor obligations under § 502(b)(2) and clarifying make-whole premium liabilities.
Superior Court Voids Will Over Undue Influence in Elder Friendship Case
A Superior Court ruling invalidates an elderly widow's will due to undue influence by a close friend, offering guidance for elder law practitioners on assessing relationship dynamics.
Fifth Circuit Tosses 158-Year Federal Ban on Home Distilleries
The Fifth Circuit invalidated a 158-year-old federal ban on home alcohol distilling, citing limits on Congress’ taxation powers—a decision with broader regulatory implications.