Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Federal Case Could Define Biometric Identifier Scope Under Illinois BIPA
A pending Chicago federal court case may clarify whether biometric identifiers under Illinois' BIPA must identify specific individuals, impacting privacy litigation and compliance.
Trump May Declassify Saudi 9/11 Records After Families’ Appeals
Trump says he will consider declassifying classified 9/11 documents on Saudi Arabia amid victims’ families’ pressure, impacting related litigation.
Supreme Court Dismisses Biden v. Garza Immigration Case Before Argument
The Supreme Court dismissed the Biden v. Garza immigration case scheduled for October 2026, impacting legal strategies and litigation timelines.
Lil Durk Acquitted of Murder-for-Hire in L.A. Federal Trial
Rapper Lil Durk was acquitted on Sept 11, 2026, of murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles, highlighting challenges in high-profile criminal cases.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Sues Over Restrictive Abortion Laws
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin challenges state abortion laws, targeting felony provisions and mandatory waiting periods amid ongoing legal battles.
Lowe’s Sued Over Alleged Illegal Collection of Consumers’ Voiceprints
Lowe’s faces a class action alleging Illinois biometric data laws violation by collecting voiceprints without consent, following a similar Walmart lawsuit.
New Mexico Supreme Court Fines Lawyer $5K for AI-Fabricated Witnesses
New Mexico Supreme Court fined lawyer Stephen Aarons $5,000 for submitting AI-generated fake witnesses and police testimony in a murder appeal, setting legal precedent.
214+ U.S. Cities End Flock Safety Contracts Amid Privacy Concerns
Over 214 U.S. cities and counties canceled Flock Safety surveillance contracts since 2021 over privacy and legal issues.
Court Upholds $7.8M Verdict for Employees Fired Over COVID-19 Vaccines
A federal court upheld a $7.8M verdict for BART employees fired for religious COVID-19 vaccine refusal, highlighting employer risks and legal precedent.
Federal Appeals Court Reverses $31.8M Cannabis Contract Verdict
The Sixth Circuit overturned a $31.8 million marijuana contract verdict, underscoring federal prohibition's impact on cannabis litigation.
North Carolina Nets $590M Settlement from DuPont over PFAS Pollution
North Carolina settles for $590M with DuPont and Chemours over PFAS contamination liabilities, funding cleanup and local government costs.
Ukrainian Lawyer Turned Malware Coder Gets 4 Years for Ransomware Role
Oleksii Lytvynenko, a former Ukrainian lawyer turned Conti ransomware developer, sentenced to four years for cybercrime involving $150M in damages.
Judge Orders Maricopa Sheriffs to End Latino Racial Profiling
A federal judge renews orders against Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for failing to curb Latino racial profiling amid misuse of $353M in settlement funds.
Federal courts refuse to enforce marijuana contracts despite state laws
Federal courts rule marijuana-related contracts unenforceable due to federal illegality, impacting cannabis businesses' contract risks nationwide.
Trump Plan to Exclude Immigrants Could Shift Census and Voting Maps
Trump administration proposes excluding undocumented immigrants and cutting race questions from 2030 Census, impacting redistricting and representation.
Justice Kavanaugh Blocks Missouri GOP’s New Map Twice in 48 Hours
Justice Kavanaugh issued emergency stays blocking Missouri GOP’s new congressional map twice, impacting 2026 elections and election law practice.
France Probes Epstein Associates in Human Trafficking Case
France opens a human trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network after US DOJ file release, expanding victim claims and legal scrutiny.
Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Acting U.S. Attorneys
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clarify legality of acting U.S. attorney appointments, affecting federal prosecution authority.
Wisconsin AG Faces Judge's Critique Over Repeat Settlement Lawsuit
Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul's repeated lawsuits over settlement control spark judicial skepticism and political tensions following a Supreme Court win.
Supreme Court Reviews Surrogacy Custody Clash Over Abortion Refusal
The Supreme Court considers a surrogacy custody dispute involving abortion refusal, with implications for family and reproductive law precedents.