Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
DOJ Probes Fairfax Prosecutor Over Immigrant Defendant Policies
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County's prosecutor over alleged preferential treatment for undocumented immigrants. Descano will testify May 14.
US Evidence Rules Committee Delays AI Deepfake Guidance
The U.S. Evidence Rules Committee has postponed proposals on AI deepfake evidence, leaving legal professionals awaiting clear standards as synthetic media challenges rise.
BigLaw Attorney at Center of Alleged Decade-Long Insider Trading Ring
A Yale-educated BigLaw attorney is accused of leading a ten-year insider trading ring exploiting confidential M&A info, sparking ethics and compliance concerns across major law firms.
Washington Supreme Court Narrows Use of Nonjudicial Foreclosure for Lenders
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that nonjudicial foreclosures require loans to be evidenced by negotiable instruments, impacting mortgage enforcement and foreclosure strategies statewide.
Litigation Workspaces Gain Ground in In-House Legal Tech
In-house legal teams are increasingly adopting litigation workspaces to streamline case management, collaboration, and workflows, shifting legal tech focus beyond contract management.
Judge Blocks Bid to Restore School Protections Against ICE in Minnesota
A federal judge denied Minnesota school districts' plea to reinstate 'sensitive area' protections limiting immigration enforcement near schools, impacting immigrant communities.
AI Copyright Lawsuit Targets Meta Over Book and Journal Training Data
A class action by major publishers and authors challenges Meta’s use of millions of copyrighted works to train its Llama AI—escalating fair use litigation risks for AI developers.
Amnesty International: ADF Committed War Crimes in Eastern DRC
Amnesty International's May 2026 report details war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Allied Democratic Forces in eastern DRC, raising legal and humanitarian concerns.
Judge Releases Epstein Jail-Cell Note After Media Motion; No Official Authorship
A federal judge unsealed a handwritten note found in Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell, setting precedent for media access in federal inmate investigations amid continued scrutiny.
Colorado Judge Flags Suppressed Evidence in 2008 Arson-Murder Verdict
A Colorado judge finds that key arson evidence was withheld in Deborah Nicholls' 2008 conviction, highlighting concerns over wrongful convictions and evidentiary disclosure.
Bard Shifts Blame to Patient in Arizona Catheter Trial Defense
C.R. Bard concludes its defense in a key PowerPort catheter trial, arguing for the first time that infections originated post-implantation, not from product defects.
DOJ Sues Colorado Over Ban on Large-Capacity Magazines
The DOJ challenges Colorado's high-capacity magazine ban, intensifying the federal-state standoff over Second Amendment rights and gun control strategies.
CJEU Refines Jurisdiction Rules for EU Competition Damages Claims
The EU’s top court clarifies when holding companies face competition damages claims, impacting litigation strategies for multinationals and their legal teams.
California Court Lets Getty’s Trademark Claims vs. Stability AI Move Forward
A Northern District of California judge allowed trademark and unfair competition claims by Getty Images against Stability AI, signaling key issues for AI and IP rights.
Fifth Circuit Restores Texas Ballot Law, Questions Court’s Alleged AI Reliance
The Fifth Circuit reinstates Texas’s paid ballot harvesting ban and flags concerns over possible AI use in a federal judge’s analysis, highlighting scrutiny of AI in litigation.
Massachusetts Court Limits Expert Testimony in Covidien Mesh MDL
A Massachusetts court clarified limits on expert testimony reliability in Covidien hernia mesh litigation, guiding admissibility standards for product liability mass torts.
Court to Hear Nvidia AI Copyright Case Over Alleged Pirated Book Training
A federal court hearing over Nvidia's alleged AI training on pirated books could reshape copyright rules for AI data sourcing, with industry-wide implications for legal and tech leaders.
Judge Approves $185M Wells Fargo Deal for Biased Mortgage Practices
A federal judge has approved a $185 million settlement over Wells Fargo's alleged discriminatory lending and diversity quota practices, highlighting heightened compliance risks for financial instit...
NY Appellate Court Limits PSQIA Privilege in Landmark Healthcare Case
New York's Appellate Division denies PSQIA privilege for the first time, directing disclosure of safety reports in Adams v. Bassett Healthcare. Legal, compliance, and healthcare teams take note.
CFTC Files First Insider Trading Case on Prediction Markets
The CFTC’s first-ever prediction market insider trading action sets new compliance expectations as event contract platforms grow. Here’s what it means for legal teams.