Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Court Rules Arbitration Clause Too Narrow for Wrongful Termination Claims
California court invalidates narrow arbitration clause, allowing employees to litigate wrongful termination and discrimination claims in court.
Mass. Appeals Court Defines Landlord Liability Under Chapter 93A
Massachusetts Appeals Court clarifies landlord obligations and tenant remedies under Chapter 93A in AIF Dartmouth, LLC v. Hanson decision.
Screenwriter sues Netflix, Theron alleging 'Apex' copied her 2019 script
Amy Giaquinto sues Netflix and Charlize Theron claiming 2026 film 'Apex' infringes her 2019 copyrighted screenplay, highlighting IP issues in entertainment.
Idaho Court Upholds $1.1M Libel Award to Drag Performer Eric Posey
The Idaho Supreme Court upheld a $1.1 million libel award to drag performer Eric Posey over false genitalia-flashing claims, impacting defamation law and free speech.
HUD Appeals Judge’s Block on Cutting LA Homelessness Funding
HUD has appealed a federal court’s injunction preventing the suspension of nearly $1B in funding to LA Homeless Services Authority amid fraud allegations.
Salt-N-Pepa Ask Second Circuit to Revive Copyright Case Against UMG
Salt-N-Pepa ask the Second Circuit to reinstate their lawsuit seeking copyright ownership of early albums, challenging works-for-hire classification under Section 203.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Surrogacy Custody Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a surrogacy custody case involving medical decisions, leaving key legal questions open.
D.C. Circuit Rules Sept. 22 Against Protest Sponsor Limits on Capitol Steps
The D.C. Circuit struck down congressional sponsorship limits on protests at the Capitol steps.
US Air Force F-16 Crashes at Germany’s Spangdahlem Base; Pilot Hurt
A U.S. Air Force F-16 crashed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Sept. 22, 2026. The pilot was injured. Legal teams should monitor liability and compliance risks.
Fifth Circuit Warns Lawyers on Citations But Mis-Cites Its Own Rule
The Fifth Circuit advised lawyers to verify citations but ironically mis-cited a rule itself, spotlighting citation accuracy in appellate courts.
Eighth Circuit Revives Missouri GOP Map, Pauses for Supreme Court Review
The Eighth Circuit reinstated Missouri's GOP gerrymandered congressional map with a stay, setting up Supreme Court review amid election confusion.
Advocates Sue DHS Over Colorado ICE Facility’s Alleged NEPA Violations
Advocates file lawsuit against DHS, alleging the new Colorado ICE detention center violates National Environmental Policy Act, raising compliance risks.
Tesla racial discrimination trial starts in California, runs through October
Tesla's racial discrimination trial begins in Alameda County, highlighting risks for workplace compliance. Trial runs Sept 21–Oct 30, 2026.
ICE Agent Shoots Austin Detainee; Legal Demands for Medical Release Grow
Austin ICE agents shot detainee Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez; legal groups demand proper care and review, highlighting enforcement risks.
Glock and Gun Groups Sue Over Connecticut's Ban on Convertible Handguns
Glock Inc. and gun rights groups challenge Connecticut's July 2026 ban on semiautomatic pistols convertible to fully automatic firearms, raising key Second Amendment issues.
Villages Health System Pays $541.5M Over Medicare Advantage False Claims
Villages Health System settles for $541.5M over false Medicare Advantage claims from 2020-2024, highlighting False Claims Act risks for healthcare compliance.
New Guidance Highlights AI Risks in Expert Witness Testimony
Courts clarify discovery and ethical challenges for AI and large language models in expert witness testimony in litigation.
Employees File Class Action Over ADM Data Breach by Hacker Group Qilin
Former ADM employees sue after ransomware group Qilin's cyberattack allegedly exposed sensitive data, raising cybersecurity liability issues.
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico Sue White House Over Reporter Ban
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the White House over banned reporters, raising key issues about press freedom and government transparency.
Texas Court of Appeals Upholds Receivership in Ledbetter Estate Dispute
Texas Court of Appeals confirms equitable receivership in trust dispute, guiding estate litigators on asset protection during litigation.