Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Class Action Targets 'Sterile' Labeling on Eye Drops Amid Safety Concerns
A new class action alleges major eye drop makers misled consumers by labeling products as 'sterile' despite contamination risks, raising legal and regulatory questions for pharma companies.
California Supreme Court Weighs 'Duty to Innovate' in Gilead Case
The California Supreme Court is considering if pharmaceutical firms have a legal 'duty to innovate' in the Gilead Tenofovir case—an outcome with major product liability implications.
Apple Agrees to $250M Settlement Over Siri AI Misrepresentation
Apple will pay $250 million to settle claims it misled iPhone users about Siri AI features, underscoring rising legal risks around marketing tech capabilities.
Supreme Court Lets Lower Courts Resist Dobbs, Bruen, and SFFA Rulings
Lower courts are pushing back on Supreme Court decisions—Dobbs, Bruen, SFFA—while justices increasingly decline to enforce their own precedents, affecting litigation strategy.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas From Deporting Immigrants Under New Law
A federal judge blocks Texas from arresting and deporting immigrants under SB 4, but allows criminalization of illegal entry. This impacts ongoing immigration litigation and federal-state authority.
Hawaii High Court Reviews Blame Split in Tobacco Addiction Case
The Hawaii Supreme Court reviews whether Philip Morris can limit damages in a lung cancer case by arguing the smoker's responsibility, potentially reshaping future product liability litigation.
GOP Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Virginia Redistricting Ruling
Virginia GOP legislators petition the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain the state’s redistricting process ruling, with implications for electoral procedure nationwide.
Environmental groups sue EPA over Iowa river delisting dispute
Environmental advocates sue the EPA for removing seven Iowa rivers from the impaired waters list, raising Clean Water Act and regulatory compliance concerns.
AAA Unveils AI Arbitrator, Sharpening Focus on Tech in Dispute Resolution
The American Arbitration Association launched its AI Arbitrator for document-only cases, pushing law firms and in-house counsel to rethink arbitration workflows.
California Federal Court Dismisses Offshore Drilling Lawsuit, May 14 Ruling
A California federal judge dismissed environmental nonprofits’ offshore drilling challenge for lack of standing, potentially curbing future legal actions on BOEM projects.
OpenAI Considers Legal Action Over Alleged Apple Breach in ChatGPT Deal
OpenAI has hired external counsel to review a breach-of-contract claim against Apple over their 2024 ChatGPT integration, signaling growing AI partnership risks.
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Stayed Arbitration Claims
The Supreme Court ruled that federal courts retain jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitral awards even after staying cases under the Federal Arbitration Act.
Supreme Court: State Negligent Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers Not Preempted
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can face state-law negligent hiring claims, clarifying broker liability and resolving a federal circuit split.
Missouri AG, Counselors Appeal Local Conversion Therapy Bans to Eighth Circuit
Missouri's attorney general and two counselors are challenging local conversion therapy bans as unconstitutional, with the Eighth Circuit set to hear the case in May 2026.
Judge Invalidates Wildlife Agency's Malathion Ruling Over Flawed Data
A federal judge tossed out the Fish and Wildlife Service's 2022 decision clearing malathion pesticide risks, citing reliance on outdated, unreliable data.
Ex-Kings County Judge Arrested in $5M Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Former Kings County Supreme Court Justice Edward Harold King was arrested and charged with wire fraud conspiracy after resigning amid misconduct investigation.
Miami Residents Sue Trump Over $300M Land Gift for Library Skyscraper
Miami residents are suing to block Donald Trump's development of valuable downtown land gifted for his presidential library, citing constitutional and property law concerns.
Judge Signals Texas Immigration Law Faces Major Constitutional Hurdles
Judge David Alan Ezra questioned the constitutionality of Texas SB 4 on May 13, 2026, raising major compliance questions for legal teams and policy watchers.
DLA Piper Faces Discrimination Suit Over Firing Palestinian Lawyer
DLA Piper is sued by Yasmeen Elagha, a Palestinian Muslim lawyer, who alleges discrimination and retaliation after her job offer was revoked due to her pro-Palestinian activism.
Journalists Sue Microsoft, Nvidia Over Alleged AI Voiceprint Misuse
Journalists and media professionals sue Microsoft and Nvidia, alleging unauthorized use of voiceprints to train AI models, raising major biometric privacy issues under Illinois law.