Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Appeals Court Grants Last-Minute Stay for Tennessee’s Only Female Death-Row Inmate
The Sixth Circuit granted a last-minute stay for Christa Pike’s execution, highlighting death penalty procedural safeguards.
Supreme Court Will Review Federal Court Role in Veterans’ Benefits Cases
The Supreme Court agreed to decide the scope of federal district courts' jurisdiction over veterans’ benefits disputes, impacting veterans' legal rights.
Supreme Court Quickly Stays Third-Country Removal Injunction After Reply
The Supreme Court halted a removal injunction 40 minutes after the government reply brief, impacting immigration litigation timing for legal teams.
Union Sues Kaiser Over Job Cuts and Outsourcing in Colorado
A labor union sued Kaiser Foundation Health Plan alleging contract violations due to outsourcing and job cuts in Colorado, raising labor law risks for healthcare.
Ninth Circuit Dissent Challenges Bruen Footnote 9 Interpretation in Gun Case
A Ninth Circuit dissent argues Footnote 9 of Bruen should not allow exceptions from text and history in Second Amendment cases, impacting gun law analysis.
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Ban on Calling Trump-IRS Deal a ‘Settlement’
Eleventh Circuit affirms ban on using 'settlement' to describe Trump-IRS agreement in official proceedings, highlighting judicial speech limits.
Supreme Court Widens Use of Shadow Docket, Overturns Chevron Doctrine
The Supreme Court expands shadow docket rulings, overturns Chevron, reshaping administrative law and appellate practice with key 2024 decisions.
BYD Sues DoD Over Military Company Label Hindering Lobbying Efforts
Chinese automaker BYD filed a lawsuit against the U.S. DoD over its military company designation and related lobbying restrictions.
Judge Rules Prior Abuse Evidence Admissible in Ex-Marine Murder Trial
Judge Timothy Rogers allows evidence of prior domestic violence in ex-Marine Raymond McLeod's 2016 strangulation case, signaling legal shifts in evidence standards.
Minnesota Urges Court to Dismiss Lawsuits Targeting Trans Athlete Policies
Minnesota backs federal dismissal of lawsuits against its transgender athlete inclusion policies amid evolving Title IX debates.
NY DA Reopens 2024 Cornell Campus Sexual Assault Case
Tompkins County DA resumes criminal investigation of 2024 Cornell sexual assault case amid civil lawsuit and growing legal scrutiny of universities.
Florida AG Seeks Court Ban on ChatGPT Posing as Human
Florida AG James Uthmeier requests court injunction to stop ChatGPT from using human-like language, raising key legal compliance issues for AI.
Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Restore Ban on Transgender Inmate Care
The Trump administration petitions the Supreme Court to lift a ban-blocking injunction on gender-affirming care for transgender inmates, raising civil rights issues.
Mistrial in DC Councilman Trayon White Sr.'s Federal Bribery Trial
Federal bribery trial of DC Councilmember Trayon White Sr. ends in mistrial after jury deadlock, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of local government corruption.
Delaware Chancery Awards Fees for Spoliation in ATG Capital Case
Delaware Court of Chancery sanctions spoliation in ATG Capital case by awarding defendants attorneys' fees and damages, emphasizing corporate litigation risks.
Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7B for Haptic Patent Infringement
A federal jury awards Taction $5.7 billion, ruling Apple infringed on key haptic technology patents, spotlighting growing IP risks for tech firms.
Federal Judge Dismisses Music Teacher's Defamation Suit Against StopAntisemitism
U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson dismissed a defamation suit against StopAntisemitism, emphasizing First Amendment protections for online activism speech.
OpenAI Accuses Plaintiffs’ Lawyers of Concealing Paid Research in AI Copyright Suit
OpenAI alleges plaintiffs’ law firm hid paid research in AI copyright case, raising new issues on evidence disclosure and litigation tactics.
Pak Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on Ex-PM Khan’s Hospital Transfer Case
Pakistan’s Supreme Court delayed ruling on Imran Khan’s medical transfer amid jurisdictional clash with Federal Constitutional Court.
SF Women Inmates Score Partial Win in Lawsuit Over Jail Strip Searches
Federal judge dismisses most claims against San Francisco jail over strip search practices but lets some issues move forward in women's prison conditions lawsuit.