Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
NY DA Reopens 2024 Cornell Campus Sexual Assault Case
Tompkins County DA resumes criminal investigation of 2024 Cornell sexual assault case amid civil lawsuit and growing legal scrutiny of universities.
Florida AG Seeks Court Ban on ChatGPT Posing as Human
Florida AG James Uthmeier requests court injunction to stop ChatGPT from using human-like language, raising key legal compliance issues for AI.
Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Restore Ban on Transgender Inmate Care
The Trump administration petitions the Supreme Court to lift a ban-blocking injunction on gender-affirming care for transgender inmates, raising civil rights issues.
Mistrial in DC Councilman Trayon White Sr.'s Federal Bribery Trial
Federal bribery trial of DC Councilmember Trayon White Sr. ends in mistrial after jury deadlock, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of local government corruption.
Delaware Chancery Awards Fees for Spoliation in ATG Capital Case
Delaware Court of Chancery sanctions spoliation in ATG Capital case by awarding defendants attorneys' fees and damages, emphasizing corporate litigation risks.
Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7B for Haptic Patent Infringement
A federal jury awards Taction $5.7 billion, ruling Apple infringed on key haptic technology patents, spotlighting growing IP risks for tech firms.
Federal Judge Dismisses Music Teacher's Defamation Suit Against StopAntisemitism
U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson dismissed a defamation suit against StopAntisemitism, emphasizing First Amendment protections for online activism speech.
OpenAI Accuses Plaintiffs’ Lawyers of Concealing Paid Research in AI Copyright Suit
OpenAI alleges plaintiffs’ law firm hid paid research in AI copyright case, raising new issues on evidence disclosure and litigation tactics.
Pak Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on Ex-PM Khan’s Hospital Transfer Case
Pakistan’s Supreme Court delayed ruling on Imran Khan’s medical transfer amid jurisdictional clash with Federal Constitutional Court.
SF Women Inmates Score Partial Win in Lawsuit Over Jail Strip Searches
Federal judge dismisses most claims against San Francisco jail over strip search practices but lets some issues move forward in women's prison conditions lawsuit.
Second Circuit Questions SoundExchange's Standing in $150M SiriusXM Royalty Suit
The Second Circuit scrutinizes whether SoundExchange can sue for $150M royalties or if individual artists must litigate, affecting IP rights enforcement.
Amnesty International Report Demands ICE Abolition Over Rights Abuses
Amnesty International’s 2026 report calls for abolishing ICE due to documented human rights violations, impacting immigration law and enforcement policy.
Judge Holds DHS in Contempt for Illegal Deportation of Asylum Seeker
Judge Stephanie Gallagher holds DHS, ICE, and USCIS in contempt over unlawful deportation violating court orders and 2024 settlement protecting minors.
Sixth Circuit Strikes Down Tennessee Ban on Recruiting Minors for Abortions
The Sixth Circuit invalidated Tennessee's abortion law banning recruitment of minors for out-of-state abortions, citing First Amendment violations.
DC Circuit Reverses District Court, Upholds Pentagon's Anthropic Risk Label
DC Circuit affirms Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, impacting defense contracting and AI compliance.
Judge Rules Forest Service Environmental Review Falls Short on Arizona Mine
A federal judge rules the Forest Service's environmental review insufficient for Pinto Valley Mine expansion, spotlighting endangered species protection in mining compliance.
Data Ownership Drives $750M AI Deals in Life Sciences
Data ownership is crucial in life sciences AI transactions, shaping $750M deals and legal strategies for mergers and collaborations.
Immigrant Groups Appeal to Fifth Circuit Against No-Bond Detention Policy
Immigrant advocates challenge the Trump-era policy mandating detention without bond hearings in the Fifth Circuit, citing due process rights.
Sweden Sees Sharp Rise in Election Legal Challenges After September Vote
Sweden’s 2026 parliamentary election triggered a notable increase in legal disputes, complicating government formation amid a close vote and historic turnout.
Virginia Man Gets 15 Years for Animal Cruelty and Social Media Fraud Scheme
Rodney Travis Jr. sentenced to 15 years and fined $25,000 in Virginia for torturing cats and defrauding donors via social media.