Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Second Circuit Questions SoundExchange's Standing in $150M SiriusXM Royalty Suit
The Second Circuit scrutinizes whether SoundExchange can sue for $150M royalties or if individual artists must litigate, affecting IP rights enforcement.
Amnesty International Report Demands ICE Abolition Over Rights Abuses
Amnesty International’s 2026 report calls for abolishing ICE due to documented human rights violations, impacting immigration law and enforcement policy.
Judge Holds DHS in Contempt for Illegal Deportation of Asylum Seeker
Judge Stephanie Gallagher holds DHS, ICE, and USCIS in contempt over unlawful deportation violating court orders and 2024 settlement protecting minors.
Sixth Circuit Strikes Down Tennessee Ban on Recruiting Minors for Abortions
The Sixth Circuit invalidated Tennessee's abortion law banning recruitment of minors for out-of-state abortions, citing First Amendment violations.
DC Circuit Reverses District Court, Upholds Pentagon's Anthropic Risk Label
DC Circuit affirms Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, impacting defense contracting and AI compliance.
Judge Rules Forest Service Environmental Review Falls Short on Arizona Mine
A federal judge rules the Forest Service's environmental review insufficient for Pinto Valley Mine expansion, spotlighting endangered species protection in mining compliance.
Data Ownership Drives $750M AI Deals in Life Sciences
Data ownership is crucial in life sciences AI transactions, shaping $750M deals and legal strategies for mergers and collaborations.
Immigrant Groups Appeal to Fifth Circuit Against No-Bond Detention Policy
Immigrant advocates challenge the Trump-era policy mandating detention without bond hearings in the Fifth Circuit, citing due process rights.
Sweden Sees Sharp Rise in Election Legal Challenges After September Vote
Sweden’s 2026 parliamentary election triggered a notable increase in legal disputes, complicating government formation amid a close vote and historic turnout.
Virginia Man Gets 15 Years for Animal Cruelty and Social Media Fraud Scheme
Rodney Travis Jr. sentenced to 15 years and fined $25,000 in Virginia for torturing cats and defrauding donors via social media.
Federal Circuit Endorses Unjust Enrichment Damages Under DTSA
The Federal Circuit formally permits unjust enrichment damages in Defend Trade Secrets Act cases, guiding legal professionals on new damage calculations.
Federal Court in Washington Orders Reddit Mod to Pay $4.5M to Nintendo
Federal court in Washington orders Reddit moderator to pay $4.5 million to Nintendo over Switch piracy and block online stores distributing pirated games.
Fourth Circuit Rules Real-Time Cellphone Tracking Is a Fourth Amendment Search
The Fourth Circuit ruled that real-time tracking via cell-site simulators constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, impacting privacy and surveillance law.
Europe’s Human Rights Court Upholds 40-Year Sentences in Malta Journalist Murder
The ECHR rejected appeals by Daphne Caruana Galizia's killers over claims of rushed defense, affirming fairness of trial and legal representation.
Court Mostly Dismisses Pennsylvania Sen. Mastriano’s Lawsuit Over Ph.D.
Federal court dismisses most claims in Sen. Mastriano’s lawsuit over alleged academic inaccuracies but allows a false light privacy claim to proceed.
ICC Convicts Mahamat Said Abdel Kani in Landmark CAR Crimes Case
The ICC convicts Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for 2013 crimes against humanity in CAR, marking a major legal precedent for international justice.
Judge Dismisses Trump's Lawsuit Over Iowa Poll Against Des Moines Register
Iowa judge dismisses Trump's defamation suit against Des Moines Register and pollster over 2024 election polling, affirming media protections.
St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor and City Over Harassment Allegations
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry sues Mayor Kaohly Her and the city alleging sexual harassment and retaliation despite a city investigation clearing the mayor.
Warren Sapp Sues Tampa Over Police Trespass at 2026 City Council Meeting
Warren Sapp filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit after Tampa police trespassed him during a 2026 city council meeting, raising free speech and police power issues.
UK Charges Doctor in 1994 Rwanda Genocide for Directing Murders
Dr. Vincent Brown charged in UK with crimes tied to 1994 Rwanda genocide, marking UK's first prosecution of this kind.