Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Supreme Court Sides with Chevron in Key Environmental Venue Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court's April 2026 unanimous ruling lets Chevron move a major Louisiana environmental case to federal court, setting a precedent for future litigation venue battles.
Federal Court Blocks DOJ Bid for Rhode Island Voter Data
A federal judge has dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking detailed, unredacted Rhode Island voter data, reinforcing privacy protections and impacting future regulatory disputes.
CIPA Lawsuits Surge Over Web Tracking Pixels in California
Over 1,500 lawsuits cite California's Invasion of Privacy Act against websites using tracking pixels. Legal teams face liability risks amid ambiguous state law and steep statutory damages.
Roberts Led Supreme Court’s Fast-Track Halt of Clean Power Plan
Leaked memos show Chief Justice Roberts pushed the Supreme Court to swiftly block the EPA's Clean Power Plan via the shadow docket, reshaping emergency regulatory review.
Ninth Circuit Reverses Ban on Aya Healthcare Employee Arbitrations
The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court, clarifying arbitration enforcement for California employers and stressing the need for individualized consent under the FAA.
Trump, IRS Seek Resolution in $10B Leaked Tax Return Lawsuit
President Trump and the IRS enter settlement talks over leaked tax return lawsuit, as ethics groups challenge the case and legal risks mount for government accountability.
California Judge Says Sable Offshore Broke Pipeline Court Order
A California judge ruled Sable Offshore violated a legal agreement by restarting the Santa Barbara pipeline without required state permission, spotlighting state-federal jurisdiction tensions.
Quebec Tribunal Fines Four B.C. Men $3.5M for Cross-Border Stock Fraud
Quebec’s FMAT fined four B.C. residents $3.5M for pump-and-dump stock fraud after Supreme Court affirmed its cross-border authority. Legal and compliance teams face broader risk.
Florida Court Dismisses Judge Judy’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Tabloid
A Florida judge dismissed Judge Judy Sheindlin’s defamation suit against InTouch Weekly, highlighting the high bar public figures face in defamation cases involving news media.
Ninth Circuit Revives Class Action Over Target Bed Sheet Thread Counts
The Ninth Circuit has revived a consumer class action against Target over alleged deceptive bed sheet thread count claims, signaling greater legal risk for product labeling.
Colorado Court Sets AI Discovery Rules in Morgan v. V2X Inc.
A Colorado court has set precedent by limiting AI use for confidential discovery materials, requiring disclosure of AI tools and contractual safeguards from AI vendors.
Supreme Court Sends Louisiana Coastal Damage Cases to Federal Court
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling moves Louisiana's coastal damage lawsuits against oil and gas companies to federal court, reshaping litigation strategies.
Court Orders Unprecedented CBP, BIS Depositions in Section 232 Tariff Dispute
The U.S. Court of International Trade orders depositions for CBP and BIS officials in TransSteel’s Section 232 tariff refund case, increasing scrutiny on government trade enforcement.
Fourth Circuit Sparks Circuit Split on 340B Drug Pharmacy Mandates
A Fourth Circuit ruling against West Virginia’s 340B drug law deepens a federal circuit split, setting the stage for Supreme Court review and impacting pharmaceutical compliance nationwide.
LAPD Officer Testifies to Warnings Before Valentina Orellana-Peralta’s Fatal Shooting
LAPD faces a $100M wrongful death suit after testimony that warnings preceded the fatal shooting of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, highlighting police liability standards.
FDA, CDC Probe E. coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Farm Cheese Recall
FDA and CDC investigate a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to RAW FARM-brand raw dairy products, prompting a voluntary cheese recall and new compliance warnings.
Ninth Circuit Slashes Fee in U.S. ex rel. Hartpence FCA Case to $1.5M
The Ninth Circuit cut attorneys’ fees in U.S. ex rel. Hartpence v. Kinetic Concepts from $8.5M to $1.5M, signaling closer scrutiny of False Claims Act fee requests by federal courts.
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Illegal Monopoly in Concert Industry
A US federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws by running an illegal monopoly, shifting the landscape for live event ticketing and antitrust enforcement.
California Debt Collectors File Class Action Over Licensing Fees
A class action lawsuit alleges California's debt collector licensing fees are illegal taxes under Proposition 26, impacting compliance and operational costs for industry firms.
Federal Judge Lets CNN Privacy Lawsuit Over Adtech Tracking Move Forward
A federal judge has denied CNN's attempt to dismiss a privacy class action alleging undisclosed user data sharing with Microsoft and adtech partners, keeping the CIPA suit alive.