Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
eDiscovery AI Unveils CaseBot for Conversational Case Data Analysis
eDiscovery AI launches CaseBot, enabling legal teams to query case data with AI, get answers sourced to documents, and integrate directly into Relativity for faster analysis.
Appeals Court Reviews DOJ Push for Michigan Voter Data Disclosure
Federal appeals court hears dispute over DOJ's request for Michigan's unredacted voter registration list, balancing transparency, privacy, and federal oversight in election law.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing jury tampering by court clerk Becky Hill and ordering a new trial.
Louisiana Advances Map Eliminating Majority-Black Congressional District
Louisiana Senate OKs new map removing a majority-Black district, setting up legal battles and raising concerns among voting rights advocates and lawmakers.
EU Court Overturns EUIPO OK for Obelix Firearms Trademark
The European Court of Justice annulled an EUIPO trademark decision for 'Obelix' on firearms, spotlighting how reputation influences IP in regulated sectors.
Fifth Circuit Reviews Constitutionality of Congressional Proxy Voting
The Fifth Circuit is weighing if House proxy voting during the pandemic tainted a trillion-dollar spending law—a case with far-reaching effects for legislative procedure.
Federal Judge Orders ICE Training After Colorado Warrantless Arrest Violations
A judge has mandated ICE agent retraining in Colorado after repeated violations of court-imposed limits on warrantless arrests, spotlighting stricter judicial oversight.
Utah Urges Tenth Circuit to Resume Crackdown on Psilocybin Churches
Utah officials appeal to the Tenth Circuit, seeking to overturn injunctions that block enforcement of drug laws against a religious group using psilocybin mushrooms.
Ye found liable for one-time music copyright infringement at listening event
Ye was found liable for copyright infringement over using 'MSD PT2' at an Atlanta event, spotlighting evolving IP risks and music licensing nuances for in-house and IP counsel.
Jury Hears Closing Arguments in NYC Chinese Police Outpost Trial
Jurors in Brooklyn federal court heard closing arguments in the trial of Lu Jianwang, accused of running an unauthorized Chinese police station in Manhattan.
Sutter Health's $4.3M ERISA Settlement Gets Green Light
A California federal court approved a $4.3M settlement over Sutter Health’s 403(b) plan mismanagement, impacting 73,000 participants and highlighting ERISA fiduciary risks.
Texas Bar Recognizes Indigent Defense Innovators with 2026 Statewide Honors
The Texas Bar's 2026 awards spotlight Capital Area Private Defender Service and Bexar County Public Defender’s Office for pioneering work in indigent criminal defense.
Federal Judges Push Back on DOJ Subpoenas in Trans Youth Care Cases
Federal judges and hospitals challenge DOJ subpoenas seeking transgender youth healthcare data, raising legal and strategic implications for healthcare counsel and compliance teams.
Texas Court: LLC Managers Owe Fiduciary Duties Only to the Entity
Texas Business Court's Enosis v. Jensen ruling clarifies that managers of manager-managed LLCs owe fiduciary duties to the LLC, not its members, impacting corporate governance advice.
John Quinn Steps Down as Quinn Emanuel Managing Partner After 40 Years
Quinn Emanuel founder John Quinn steps down as managing partner after 40 years, with new co-leaders at one of the world's top litigation law firms.
UK Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Timelines for Insolvency Claims
The UK Supreme Court clarified unfair prejudice claim limits in THG v Zedra but has complicated timelines for other insolvency claims, impacting UK litigators and insolvency practitioners.
Kansas Court: Joint Tenant Can Sever Ownership by Deed to Self
Kansas Appeals Court clarifies joint tenancy law: a quitclaim deed to oneself severs joint tenancy, impacting property and estate planning firms statewide.
Lawyer Fined $5K for AI-Fueled Mis-Citations in My Pillow Libel Case
A federal court has fined an attorney $5,000 for repeated mis-citations involving AI-generated content in the high-profile Coomer v. Lindell election-related libel suit.
Ninth Circuit Vacates Nevada Kidnapping Conviction Over Jury Coercion
Ninth Circuit orders retrial in US v. Shaw, citing improper judicial pressure on deliberating jurors in a 2019 Nevada kidnapping case. Key implications for trial conduct.
BMS Faces Antitrust Claims Over Delayed Generics for Cancer Drugs
Bristol Myers Squibb is accused of using pay-for-delay deals to block generic versions of its cancer drugs Thalomid and Revlimid, sparking new antitrust concerns.