Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Supreme Court Upholds Laws Counting Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots
The Supreme Court rules 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day if received within a grace period, affecting 14 states ahead of 2026 midterms.
9th Circuit Upholds Cocom v. ABM Aviation Arbitration Agreement in California
The 9th Circuit affirms limited employment arbitration agreements, clarifying enforcement and unconscionability under California law.
Colorado Requires Home Equity Investment Firms to Follow Consumer Lending Laws
Colorado mandates home equity investment companies to comply with state consumer lending laws, impacting legal compliance in non-traditional home financing.
DOJ Moves to Limit Citizen Suits in NAACP v. xAI Corp. Under Clean Air Act
DOJ seeks executive authority to control environmental citizen suits in NAACP v. xAI Corp., challenging long-standing enforcement rights under the Clean Air Act.
Paul Ebert, Virginia’s Longest-Serving Prosecutor, Dies June 23 at 88
Paul Ebert, Prince William County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney for 52 years, died June 23, 2026, known for high-profile cases and ethical controversies.
Federal Court Certifies Class of Journalists Suing DHS Over Violent Protest Crackdown
Federal court certifies class of journalists suing DHS for excessive force during immigration protests in LA, spotlighting First Amendment issues.
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Conviction Despite Defendant’s Absence After Suicide Attempt
Texas Court of Appeals upholds conviction despite defendant missing trial for suicide attempt, clarifying waiver of right to be present in criminal cases.
DraftKings Sued Over Alleged Illegal User Tracking Under CIPA
DraftKings faces lawsuit for allegedly violating California's privacy law with unauthorized website tracking, spotlighting risks for online gaming firms.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Immigration Courthouse Arrests
A federal judge vacated Trump-era policies that allowed expanded immigration arrests at courthouses, restoring prior limits nationwide.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Immigration Rules in 6-3 Ruling
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold Trump-era immigration policies on asylum and Temporary Protected Status, affecting legal practice.
Courts Block Trump’s Federal Voter Fraud Moves Ahead of 2026 Election
Federal courts have blocked key Trump-era voter fraud efforts, limiting federal voter data access and enforcement rules before the 2026 midterms.
Federal Court Advances Pebble Mine Case Amid Alaska Environmental Clash
Federal court progresses Pebble Mine lawsuit challenging EPA's 2023 ban, spotlighting resource and environmental legal battles in Alaska.
Hung Jury in 2025 Palisades Fire Arson Trial
A federal jury deadlocked on arson charges against Jonathan Rinderknecht in the 2025 Palisades Fire case, underscoring prosecutorial challenges.
Virginia Judge Blocks Assault Weapons Ban Days Before July 1 Start
Virginia judge issues preliminary injunction blocking assault weapons ban days before enforcement, complicating legal compliance and gun law litigation.
400 Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
Nearly 400 newspapers file lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging mass copyright infringement over AI training data use, raising legal stakes for AI development.
Conservationists Challenge Oregon Logging Projects Over Legal Violations
Conservation groups sue to block Oregon logging projects, citing legal breaches and environmental concerns amid wildfire mitigation efforts.
Fatal Texas Tesla Crash Fuels Legal Scrutiny of Autopilot
A deadly Tesla crash in Texas raises legal and regulatory questions about the company's Full Self-Driving feature and driver liability.
Stanford’s Ulysses AI predicts US antitrust case outcomes with new model
Stanford's Ulysses AI model forecasts outcomes in US antitrust litigation, aiding legal professionals with predictive analytics amid increased scrutiny.
Supreme Court Blocks State Failure-to-Warn Lawsuits on Chemicals
The Supreme Court bars consumers from suing chemical manufacturers in state courts over failure-to-warn claims, reshaping product liability risks.
Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoenas Against Minnesota Officials Citing Tenth Amendment
Federal judge blocks DOJ grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials, affirming limits on federal pressure in immigration enforcement disputes.