Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Ninth Circuit Rules NCAA Eligibility Injunction Appeals Moot Amid Antitrust Claims
The Ninth Circuit dismisses NCAA appeals on injunctions tied to the five-year eligibility rule, impacting sports law and antitrust enforcement.
Fifth Circuit questions Louisiana’s bid to block abortion pill by mail
The Fifth Circuit scrutinizes Louisiana's challenge to FDA-approved mailing of abortion pills, raising key issues for reproductive healthcare law nationwide.
Minnesota Advances Lawsuit Over 2025 Immigration Surge Despite Agent Exit
Minnesota continues litigation against DHS over 2025 immigration enforcement surge, citing constitutional and procedural violations, impacting state-federal relations.
Parents Sue D4vd for Role in Daughter's Death and Alleged Abuse
Parents of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez sue musician D4vd, alleging manipulation, sexual abuse, and wrongful death related to their daughter's tragic demise.
Court Raises Bar on Consent Proof in Tracking Device Lawsuits
A federal court and the Ninth Circuit clarify stricter consent evidence standards in tracking lawsuits, impacting legal and compliance teams.
Class Action Claims Anthropic Misled Subscribers on AI Subscription Benefits
A class action filed Sept. 8 alleges Anthropic misrepresented AI subscription benefits, raising contract and consumer protection risks.
NYC Publishes 170K Pages Revealing Officials Knew 9/11 Air Was Unsafe
New York City releases over 170,000 pages exposing official knowledge of toxic 9/11 air conditions, impacting legal and compliance efforts.
Third Circuit Clarifies When Arbitration Rights Are Not Waived By Litigation
The Third Circuit ruled that defendants preserve arbitration rights when reserving them early and limiting litigation conduct to enforceability issues, guiding counsel on arbitration strategies.
Honeywell Aerospace Pays $2M Over Cybersecurity False Claims Act Settlement
Honeywell Aerospace settles False Claims Act lawsuit for $2 million over NIST cybersecurity noncompliance in federal contracts from 2020-2023.
Grindr Settles UK HIV Data Case for £26M Over Pre-2020 Sharing
Grindr agrees to a £26 million UK settlement over HIV status data sharing claims by 12,000 users from before 2020 under previous ownership.
Ex-DOJ Lawyer Sues Over Firing Linked to Mel Gibson Gun Rights Case
Elizabeth Oyer sued DOJ in Sept 2026, alleging wrongful termination for refusing to restore Mel Gibson’s gun rights, raising DOJ ethics concerns.
Kirkland & Skadden Fined $2M for Covering False Testimony in Georgia Fraud Case
Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden each fined $1M for attorney misconduct in eClinicalWorks fraud case; penalty funds ethics education in Georgia.
NC Court Affirms Jurisdiction Over Alienation Suit vs. Ex-Senator Sinema
A North Carolina court ruled it has jurisdiction over an alienation of affection lawsuit against former Senator Kyrsten Sinema involving her former staffer.
Appeals Court Dismisses Coppola's $15M Defamation Suit Over 'Megalopolis'
An appellate court dismissed Francis Ford Coppola's $15M defamation lawsuit against Variety over 2024 'Megalopolis' misconduct allegations.
Judge John Cronan Allows Sean Combs' Defamation Case Against NewsNation
Federal judge lets Sean Combs' defamation lawsuit against NewsNation move forward, highlighting media liability risks in high-profile cases.
U.S. Courts Allow Thousands of Youth Social Media Addiction Lawsuits to Proceed
Thousands of lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube proceed alleging youth addiction harms, raising legal and ethical challenges for attorneys.
Trial of Lindsay Clancy Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlock
The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's case highlights legal challenges in handling postpartum psychosis defenses in criminal court.
Eleventh Circuit Rules FCA Relators Aren’t 'Officers of the United States'
The Eleventh Circuit clarified qui tam relators aren’t Officers under the Constitution, impacting whistleblower case strategy under the FCA.
US Law Firm Claims UK AI Vendor Forced Contract Renewal Amid Issues
DK Law accuses UK AI vendor ConnexAI of forced contract extension despite system failures; vendor sues over unpaid fees. This case highlights AI legal risks.
Health Secretary Nominee RFK Jr. Faces Calls to Resign Over Vaccine Trip Lies
Health Secretary nominee RFK Jr. lied about the 2019 Samoa trip's vaccine purpose, sparking calls for resignation and legal scrutiny during Senate confirmation.