Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Supreme Court Faces Delay with 23 Major Cases Pending Near Term End
The Supreme Court has 23 significant cases pending as its 2025-26 term nears conclusion, causing delays for critical rulings affecting legal and business strategies.
California Defendant Pleads Guilty to Hostage-Tied Migrant Smuggling Scheme
A California man admitted to migrant smuggling involving hostage-taking and ransom. Legal teams should note the case's federal charges and sentencing timeline.
UK Court of Appeal Upholds Palestine Action Terrorist Designation
UK Court of Appeal affirms Palestine Action as terrorist group, sparking mass arrests and debate on protest rights and terrorism laws.
Donald Trump and Mary Trump Settle 2021 Tax Records Lawsuit
Donald Trump and niece Mary Trump settled a 2021 lawsuit over tax record claims, ending key family legal disputes impacting litigation and compliance.
MoneyLion Faces Class Action Over Hidden Loan Interest in California
MoneyLion sued in California for hiding loan interest as fees, challenging AB 539 legal caps and highlighting consumer finance compliance risks.
Judge Upholds Endangered Species Protections for SoCal Steelhead Trout
A judge rejects challenges from a water district, maintaining protections for Southern California steelhead trout under endangered species laws.
DOJ Lawsuit Alleges Fraud in NY’s $10B Medicaid Home Care Contract
The DOJ filed a civil suit against New York over alleged fraud in the $10 billion Medicaid home care contract, raising compliance and litigation risks.
Judge Allows California Tribe’s Amended Cannabis Lawsuit to Proceed
U.S. Magistrate Judge allows Round Valley Tribes’ amended lawsuit over July 2024 cannabis raids, impacting tribal sovereignty and Public Law 280 interpretation.
Second Circuit Revives NBA Meta Pixel VPPA Class Action
The Second Circuit revived a class action accusing the NBA of violating the VPPA via Meta Pixel tracking, impacting digital privacy law.
Federal Judge Blocks Idaho’s Criminal Transgender Bathroom Ban
On June 16, 2026, a federal judge enjoined Idaho's criminal transgender bathroom law, impacting compliance and civil rights litigation.
2026 Judicature Study Links Jury Service to Higher Court Trust
A 2026 Judicature study finds jury service boosts public trust in courts amid declining confidence and fewer trials.
Shareholders Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Copilot Misleading Claims
A 2026 shareholder lawsuit accuses Microsoft of concealing AI product issues to boost stock before its bid.
Big 12 Conference Files Federal Lawsuit After Judge Allows Sorsby to Play
Big 12 Conference sues Texas Tech and Texas AG after a Texas judge permits QB Brendan Sorsby to play despite NCAA's permanent ban over gambling violations.
Fourth Circuit Rejects Appeal in Settled Wage and Hour Class Case
Fourth Circuit affirms dismissal for lack of standing in settled wage and hour class-action claims, clarifying appellate jurisdiction rules.
UK Court of Appeal to Review Sentence in Controversial Murder Case
The UK Court of Appeal agrees to reassess the sentence in the Henry Nowak murder case, raising legal and hate crime sentencing questions.
Federal Court Dismisses Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A New York federal court dismissed Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, citing statute of limitations and co-authorship on copyright claims.
SCOTUS Will Review Constitutionality of Six-Person Juries
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging six-person juries, potentially reshaping criminal trials in six states.
Brokers, landlords sue CoStar alleging rental data monopoly
A June 2026 class action accuses CoStar Group of monopolizing commercial lease data, raising key antitrust issues in real estate and tech law.
Supreme Court Blocks Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Execution of Jeffery Lee
The Supreme Court blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for execution, citing Eighth Amendment concerns, impacting death penalty litigation nationwide.
BC Supreme Court Says Victoria Can Enact Bylaws to Remove Encampments
BC Supreme Court upholds Victoria's authority to ban camping in city parks, allowing constitutional challenges to proceed.