Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Arizona Supreme Court to Decide ASU Professor’s Standing in DEI Lawsuit
Arizona Supreme Court will rule on ASU professor's legal standing in DEI training lawsuit, potentially shaping enforcement of DEI policies in public universities.
First Circuit Rules on Retaliation Risks During Employee Offboarding
The First Circuit's Russo decision highlights new retaliation risks during employee separations, urging employers to review offboarding practices.
Texas AG Paxton Appeals to Revive Pfizer Covid Vaccine Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals dismissal of Pfizer Covid vaccine lawsuit, challenging PREP Act immunity and impacting public health claims.
ECHR Rules Dutch Courts Erred Relying on Written Witness in Irish Murder Appeal
The European Court of Human Rights found Dutch courts violated fair trial rights by convicting two men based on written witness testimony without oral examination in a manslaughter case involving a...
Minnesota Supreme Court weighs religious freedom vs. trans employee rights
Minnesota Supreme Court hears case on balancing religious liberty with protections for a transgender employee at a Catholic school, setting a key legal precedent.
Apple Accuses OpenAI of Destroying Evidence in Trade Secret Lawsuit
Apple alleges OpenAI is withholding and destroying evidence in a 2026 lawsuit over alleged AI trade secret theft.
U.S. District Court Lets Canadian Spouse Pursue Fourteenth Amendment Claims
U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts allows Canadian woman to sue for family rights violations after husband's wrongful arrest in California.
Federal Judge Lets Pearl Harbor Fuel Contamination Lawsuit Move Forward
A federal judge denied the Navy's motion to dismiss a citizen lawsuit over the 2021 Pearl Harbor jet fuel spill, continuing legal scrutiny of environmental compliance.
Environmental Groups Sue to Halt Logging in Washington Old-Growth Forests
Environmental groups sue the U.S. Forest Service over Evans Creek logging project, citing harm to protected bull trout and northern spotted owl.
10th Circuit Dismisses Utah Bar Membership Lawsuit on Procedural Grounds
The 10th Circuit dismissed a 2021 suit challenging Utah Bar's mandatory membership and dues over procedural rules, affirming established bar governance.
Mississippi Cites AI Errors in Court Fight Over DEI Ban
Mississippi officials appeal a court block on their DEI ban, citing AI-driven factual errors affecting rulings. This legal case highlights AI's impact on judicial decisions.
California’s SB 690 Limits Private Actions in CIPA Pen Register Cases
California’s SB 690 narrows CIPA litigation rights, limiting private lawsuits on pen register violations to the Attorney General.
Federal Judge Denies Anti-SLAPP Protection for Foreign Speech in Lufthansa Case
Judge Illston rules California anti-SLAPP law doesn't cover foreign speech by non-U.S. persons, impacting cross-border defamation litigation.
California Supreme Court Upholds Part of Ex-Felon Prison Visit Ban
California Supreme Court partially upholds law restricting ex-felons from visiting inmates, affecting rehabilitation and civil rights compliance.
Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.
Judge Blocks HUD's Halt of Private Enforcement Initiative Funding
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking HUD from stopping funding to private fair housing enforcement groups, impacting civil rights enforcement.
Oregon Judge Upholds Plastic Pollution EPR Law Despite Legal Challenge
Federal judge affirms Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law, rejecting constitutional challenges and setting key environmental precedent.
Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Vacate Hush Money Conviction
Federal judge rejects Trump's attempt to move and erase his hush money conviction, reaffirming its state court validity in August 2026 ruling.
Judge Rebukes DOJ for Discovery Misconduct in Trump Slush Fund Case
Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis reprimands DOJ officials over discovery failures in lawsuit tied to $1.8B Trump-era anti-weaponization fund.
California Schools, Cities Face Billions in Child Sex Abuse Settlements
Since 2019, California public schools and cities have paid billions in settlements after law extended child sex abuse claim timelines.