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Texas AG Sues Islamic School Over 'TexAM' Name and Unauthorized Degrees
Texas AG Paxton sues Texas American Muslim University for allegedly offering unauthorized degrees and misleadingly using a name similar to Texas A&M. Legal, education sectors take note.
Ex-Phoenix Cop Denies Inciting Violence at Student Protest in Federal Lawsuit
Fired Phoenix police sergeant Dusten Mullen denies provoking student protesters at a 2026 rally, escalating a federal lawsuit on police conduct and accountability.
Federal Court Reinstates Pentagon's Press Escort Rule Amid NYT Challenge
A federal court reinstated the Pentagon's journalist escort policy, intensifying The New York Times' legal battle over press freedom and government transparency.
Georgia Court Blocks Election Speech Gag for Supreme Court Candidates
A federal judge bars Georgia's judicial commission from publicly accusing Supreme Court candidates of ethical violations over campaign speech, impacting future judicial elections.
11th Circuit Revives Alabama Coal Ash Pit Lawsuit
The 11th Circuit revived a lawsuit against Alabama Power over coal ash storage at Plant Barry, raising key public health and regulatory compliance issues.
Ninth Circuit to Decide Federal Venue in California v. ExxonMobil Plastics Case
A Ninth Circuit decision is pending on whether California’s plastics suit against ExxonMobil stays in state or moves to federal court, shaping future environmental litigation.
Boeing Faces Negligence Suit Over Employee Child’s Birth Defects
A Washington appeals court ruled Boeing can be sued for negligence after a worker’s child was born with birth defects linked to chemical exposure, expanding employer liability.
SF Bar Sues Landlord After Viral Hose Video Spurs Threats, Losses
Barbarossa Lounge in San Francisco sues landlord for $2.5M, alleging viral video fallout caused threats, security costs, and revenue loss. Legal test for reputational harm.
Bed Bath & Beyond Files Antitrust Suit Against Keurig Over K-Cup Practices
Bed Bath & Beyond sued Keurig on May 18, 2026, alleging K-Cup monopoly tactics. The case highlights antitrust risks for legal teams in franchise product markets.
Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender-Affirming Care
Colorado Supreme Court’s 5–2 ruling requires Children’s Hospital Colorado to restore gender-affirming care for transgender youth, shaping healthcare and civil rights law.
Alex Murdaugh Sues Ex-Clerk Over Jury Tampering in Murder Trial
Alex Murdaugh files a federal lawsuit against ex-Clerk Rebecca Hill, alleging jury tampering cost him $600,000 in defense expenses after his murder conviction was overturned.
Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Trial Nears End with Final Arguments Heard
A Hong Kong court entered the final phase of the national security trial for Tiananmen vigil organizers, spotlighting tensions over public assembly rights and Beijing's security law.
Court Upholds New York Gun Ban in Public Parks, Limits Private Property Rule
A federal appeals panel upholds New York's ban on guns in public parks but limits concealed carry restrictions on private property, shaping gun rights jurisprudence.
Supreme Court to Clarify Title IX Protections for University Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if university employees can bring sex discrimination claims under Title IX, clarifying protections for staff nationwide.
OpenAI Cleared of Liability in Musk-Altman Trust Dispute
A federal jury found OpenAI not liable in Elon Musk's $134B lawsuit, clarifying fiduciary boundaries for AI organizations amid high-profile leadership disputes.
Supreme Court Blocks Virginia Democrats’ Map Before Midterms
The Supreme Court denied Virginia Democrats' emergency bid to reinstate a new congressional map, ensuring the current district lines remain for the 2026 midterms.
San Diego Pays $450K to Settle Street Performer “Bubble” Lawsuit
San Diego settles lawsuit with street performer Sandy Snakenberg for $450,000 after a citation for liquid littering during a bubble show, raising questions on public space enforcement.
Arizona Judge Lets Groundwater Lawsuit Against Fondomonte Move Forward
An Arizona judge ruled a lawsuit over Fondomonte's groundwater usage can proceed, setting precedent for water rights enforcement and environmental compliance in arid U.S. states.
Disney Secures $1.6M in Fees After Winning 'Moana' Trade Secret Suit
A federal judge awarded Disney $1.6M in attorney fees after dismissing forged trade secret claims over 'Moana,' underscoring court intolerance for bad-faith IP litigation.
Colorado Governor Commutes Tina Peters’ Sentence in Voting Machine Case
Governor Jared Polis has commuted Tina Peters' sentence for a Colorado voting machine breach, reducing her prison term and reigniting debate on election security and sentencing.