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Partner Sues Maynard James Keenan Over Thirteen Moons Gin Partnership Dispute
Maynard James Keenan faces lawsuit from partner alleging conspiracy to remove him from Thirteen Moons Gin. Key issues for legal counsel in partnership governance.
Judge Blocks Trump’s $100K Fee on H-1B Visa Applications
A federal judge ruled Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas illegal, impacting visa costs and immigration policy enforcement for skilled workers.
Federal Court Certifies Class of 6M Illinois Users in Apple Biometric Privacy Suit
Over 6 million Illinois iPhone users join class-action certifying Apple faces biometric privacy violation claims under BIPA regarding Photos app.
Iowa Supreme Court Keeps Scholarship Race Terms Under Review
Iowa Supreme Court rejects dismissal of lawsuit challenging changes to scholarship for Black students, emphasizing donor intent and legal standards.
Fifth Circuit Reverses Sanctions Mandating Religious Training for Southwest Lawyers
The Fifth Circuit reversed sanctions forcing Southwest Airlines' lawyers to attend religious training, limiting courts' power over personal belief-based sanctions.
WhatsApp Blocks New NSO Group Spyware Campaign, Files Court Motion
WhatsApp disrupts a new NSO Group spyware attack, violating a court injunction and raising cybersecurity concerns for legal tech users.
Trump Pardons Ex-Rep Stephen Buyer for Insider Trading Conviction
On June 5, 2026, President Trump pardoned ex-Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted of insider trading related to T-Mobile's merger.
Xavier Becerra Leads California Governor Race Heading to November
Xavier Becerra advanced to California's November governor race, impacting state legal policies on energy, housing, and insurance for corporations and law firms.
Grossman’s Husband Testifies on Family Wealth in $176M Hit-and-Run Trial
New testimony on Rebecca Grossman’s family wealth surfaces in $176M civil trial for fatal 2020 hit-and-run, influencing punitive damages phase.
Ninth Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity to San Francisco Cops in Evidence Fabrication Case
On June 6, 2026, the Ninth Circuit denied qualified immunity to SF police officers accused of fabricating evidence, impacting civil rights litigation.
Ex-IBM VP’s 2020 Suit Claims IBM Hid 56,000 Cyberattacks by China
Ex-IBM VP William Barlow’s 2020 lawsuit alleges IBM concealed 56,000 cyberattacks, raising legal compliance issues for federal contractors.
Rights Groups Sue to Stop US Deportations to Equatorial Guinea
Rights groups sue the African Commission to halt US deportations to Equatorial Guinea amid abuse claims of indefinite detention.
Federal Judge Orders Detention of Ex-CIA Officer in $40M Gold Fraud Case
Ex-CIA official David J. Rush detained for $40M gold fraud and fraudulently claiming military leave pay, highlighting compliance risks in national security cases.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Immigration Freeze for 39 Countries
Judge McConnell rules Trump's 2025 immigration freeze unlawful, citing misuse of national security claims affecting asylum applications from 39 countries.
Louisiana Appeals Court Affirms Murder Conviction Despite Children’s Testimony
Louisiana appeals court upheld a murder conviction despite minor children's incriminating testimony and vacated life sentence due to absent counsel at resentencing.
Illinois Court Lets MAC Biometric Privacy Suit Move Forward
A federal court ruled that MAC Cosmetics can face class action under Illinois' strict biometric privacy law BIPA for alleged facial scan violations.
Hawaii Supreme Court to Rule on Use of Sobriety Test Refusals in DUI Cases
Hawaii Supreme Court will decide if refusal of roadside sobriety tests can imply DUI guilt, influencing legal strategies statewide and beyond.
Lawsuits Challenge Qualified Immunity in California Prison Visit Deaths
Families sue California prison officials over two deaths during conjugal visits, challenging qualified immunity protections in wrongful death claims.
Arizona Supreme Court Orders Fake Elector Case Back to Grand Jury
Arizona Supreme Court ruled to return the 2020 fake elector conspiracy case to grand jury after procedural concerns, keeping key defendants under scrutiny.
John Bolton to Plead Guilty to Classified Documents Charge
Former Trump adviser John Bolton will plead guilty to retaining classified documents, with a fine over $2M, in a key national security case.