Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
California Court Advances Special Needs School Restraint Death Lawsuit
A California court allows civil claims to proceed against a special needs school over a student's restraint-related death, highlighting school liability and risk for legal counsel.
USA Powerlifting Settles Transgender Athlete Discrimination Lawsuit
USA Powerlifting settled a transgender discrimination lawsuit with JayCee Cooper, following a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights in sports.
Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent Eligibility for Telecom Non-Uniform Constellation Tech
Federal Circuit's mixed ruling in Constellation Designs v. LG Electronics refines patent eligibility standards for non-uniform constellation technology in telecom IP litigation.
Second Circuit nixes NBCUniversal VPPA pixel lawsuit
The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a VPPA tracking pixel class action against NBCUniversal, joining prior rulings that limit media companies' privacy litigation exposure.
DOJ Brief Challenged for Partisan Tone in $400M White House Ballroom Case
DOJ's April 27, 2026 brief seeking to dissolve White House ballroom injunction faces criticism for partisan rhetoric, raising concerns about legal professionalism and litigation standards.
Supreme Court Debates SEC Disgorgement Standards in Sripetch Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the SEC must prove investor harm to reclaim profits in securities enforcement, with potential impact on future SEC actions.
DOJ Can't Block Maurene Comey Lawsuit Over Political Firing, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled DOJ cannot move Maurene Comey's wrongful termination suit to administrative court, letting her allege political bias in federal court.
Texas Ties Matter: Court Pushes Rodriguez v. Thoratec to Dallas
A federal court transferred Rodriguez v. Thoratec from California to Texas, spotlighting the risks of forum shopping for plaintiffs seeking a favorable jurisdiction in cross-state disputes.
Roundup Preemption Fight Takes New Turn After Loper Bright Ruling
A novel legal approach emerges in the Roundup litigation as courts grapple with federal preemption following the Supreme Court's decision ending Chevron deference.
Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life for sexual assault convictions
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for 'Dances With Wolves,' received a life sentence for sexually assaulting Indigenous women, concluding a years-long high-profile case.
Ninth Circuit Lifts Tear Gas Restrictions at Portland ICE Facility
A federal appeals panel has lifted restrictions on tear gas use at the Portland ICE facility, impacting law enforcement powers and raising civil rights concerns.
Fifth Circuit Considers If Spin-Off Share Swaps Are 'Sales' Under SEC Rules
The Fifth Circuit reviews whether exchanging shares in a corporate spin-off counts as a 'sale' under the Securities Act of 1933—a decision that could reshape compliance in restructurings.
Jury Selection Begins in Musk-Altman OpenAI Lawsuit
Jury selection started April 27 in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. The case tests legal accountability in tech leadership and nonprofit-to-profit conversions.
Federal judge backs Pennsylvania voter roll internet sharing ban
A federal court upheld Pennsylvania’s ban on publishing voter registration rolls online, reinforcing state privacy protections but limiting nonprofit online access.
Supreme Court Scrutinizes Geofence Warrants and Digital Privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of geofence warrants, weighing privacy rights against law enforcement needs in a pivotal digital privacy case.
Legal Discovery Zeroes In on AI Prompts as Courts Compel Production
US courts are requiring production of AI prompt logs in litigation, raising new challenges for legal discovery and privilege strategies as AI outputs are treated as ESI.
Montana Supreme Court Greenlights Ballot Initiative Targeting Corporate Election Spending
Montana's highest court cleared a ballot initiative banning corporate and non-human entity election spending, advancing a major test for campaign finance reform.
Manhattan Judge Denies Comedy Club's Bid to Block Allegation Posts
A Manhattan judge denied an injunction to stop social media claims of assault and discrimination at Rodney's Comedy Club, reinforcing strong First Amendment protections.
Ninth Circuit Ruling Heightens FCA Risks for Mortgage Lenders
The latest Ninth Circuit decisions in Thrower v. Academy Mortgage highlight increased FCA liability risks for mortgage lenders and set precedents on fee awards and postjudgment interest.
Plaintiffs Move to Limit College Sports Commission in NCAA Case
Plaintiffs in House v. NCAA seek to narrow College Sports Commission oversight. The outcome will clarify compliance roles for universities, media rights partners, and legal counsel.