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Supreme Court: Bankruptcy Filing Error Won't Block Injury Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled that accidental bankruptcy paperwork errors don’t bar debtors from personal injury suits, clarifying procedural protections.
Judge Acquits NYC Councilman Brad Lander in ICE Protest Case
U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Ricardo acquitted Brad Lander in a 2026 obstruction case linked to a 2025 ICE protest, clarifying protest legal limits.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
SC Supreme Court Grants Civil Immunity in Castle Doctrine Self-Defense Case
South Carolina Supreme Court rules employees with castle doctrine criminal immunity also get civil immunity in self-defense shootings, impacting future tort law.
LMNT sues health app Oasis over false lead contamination claims
LMNT files federal lawsuit against Oasis app for false statements about lead levels in LMNT electrolyte products, raising legal risks in health tech sectors.
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump-Era Voting, Firing, Citizenship Cases
The Supreme Court will decide key cases on Trump-era mail-in voting, executive firing powers, and birthright citizenship in 2026.
EU Court Rules Auditors Must Allow Criminal Interviews of Officials
EU General Court annuls refusal of the European Court of Auditors to allow EPPO interviews amid criminal probe on recruitment irregularities.
Montana Supreme Court Revises Ballot Statement on Corporate Spending Initiative
Montana Supreme Court removes argumentative sentence from AG’s ballot statement, affecting legal framing of corporate election spending measures.
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.