Courthouse News
Independent news service covering civil litigation, federal courts, and government affairs.
Articles from Courthouse News
California Court Lets Privacy Claims Proceed Against Inspire Brands Over Cookies
A California court denied in part Inspire Brands' motion to dismiss class action alleging unauthorized tracking despite opt-outs, highlighting data privacy challenges.
Colorado Firms Settle Dispute Over Google Ads Using Competitor Name
Franklin D. Azar & Associates and Bachus & Schanker settled over misleading competitor-name Google ads, highlighting risks in legal marketing compliance.
Virginia Appeals Court Overturns Convictions on Obscene Sexual Gesture
Virginia Court of Appeals reverses two obscene sexual display convictions, refining legal standards on simulated masturbation acts under state law.
CA, RI, WI States Sue Over Federal Special Ed Grant Cuts
California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin sue the US Education Department over termination of federal special ed development grants, raising legal challenges.
DOJ Declares EEOC Disparate Impact Rules Unconstitutional
The DOJ overturns longstanding EEOC guidelines, requiring discriminatory intent in employment cases, reshaping civil rights and DEI enforcement.
LA Jury Acquits Atkins of Murder After Police Kill Trader Joe’s Employee
A Los Angeles jury acquitted Gene Evin Atkins of murder despite police killing employee Melyda Corado during his 2018 rampage.
Yelp Moves to Block Google’s Search Monopoly After Antitrust Ruling
Yelp seeks issue preclusion to stop Google’s monopolistic search practices after 2024 antitrust verdict, impacting corporate legal strategies.
Richard Barnett Files $18M Claim for Alleged Abuse During Jan. 6 Detention
Richard Barnett, convicted Jan. 6 rioter, files $18 million claim alleging brutal pretrial detention abuse, highlighting detainee rights legal risks.
FDA Backs Rule Requiring Vape Makers to Prove Flavors Aid Smoking Cessation
FDA defends rule mandating vape manufacturers demonstrate flavored products better help smokers quit, impacting regulatory and legal strategies.
ICC Suspends Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
The ICC suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a UN inquiry into sexual misconduct, prompting a vote among member states on his future.
Federal Court Sanctions Four Lawyers for AI Misuse in Mississippi Case
A federal court in Mississippi sanctioned four attorneys with fines and bans for submitting AI-generated briefs with fabricated citations in a city contract dispute.
OnlyFans Creator Sentenced to 4 Years in Fetish Suffocation Death
OnlyFans creator Michaela Rylaarsdam sentenced to four years for involuntary manslaughter in fetish suffocation death of Michael Dale in California.
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.