Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
San Diego Church Zoning Lawsuit Over Traffic and Environmental Issues Ends with City Approval
All Peoples Church sued San Diego claiming zoning violations blocking its mega church; dispute ended when City Council approved the project in 2025.
Canadian Woman Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Daughter’s Suicide
A Canadian woman sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide, raising key legal questions for AI liability and mental health safeguards.
California Sues Shasta County Over Measure B Election Rules
California sued Shasta County over Measure B, which imposes strict voter ID and ballot counting rules conflicting with state law.
Second Circuit Upholds Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Fraud Conviction
The Second Circuit court rejects Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal, upholding his 2023 FTX fraud conviction and 25-year sentence.
Judge Denies Stay Motion, Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name
Judge Christopher Cooper denies stay motion, orders Kennedy Center to remove Donald Trump’s name by June 12, reaffirming legal limits on institutional naming.
Court Rejects Caller ID Spoofing Defense, Orders Discovery and Fees in TCPA Case
A court ruled that caller ID spoofing is not a valid defense in TCPA DNC disputes, compelling discovery and awarding fees.
Munich Court Injuncts Google Over Defamatory AI-Generated Summaries
Munich court holds Google liable for defamatory AI summaries, clarifying legal risks for AI-generated content in Europe.
Kenya Law Society Sues Govt for Contempt Over Undisclosed SGR Contracts
Kenya Law Society files contempt suit against government for ignoring court order to disclose Standard Gauge Railway contracts, underscoring compliance risks.
Federal Circuit Blocks Enforcement of Ruling Against Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs
Federal Circuit halts enforcement of ruling invalidating Trump-era Section 122 tariffs, maintaining import restrictions during ongoing appeals.
Kennedy Center Board Appeals Judge’s Order to Remove Trump’s Name
Kennedy Center board files appeal against a court order to remove Trump’s name, highlighting legal issues in nonprofit governance and public institution naming rights.
Judge Blocks Texas AG Paxton's Lawsuit Against ActBlue
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns issues injunction blocking Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against fundraising platform ActBlue over alleged foreign donations.
US Appeals Order to Refund Billions in Unlawful IEEPA Tariffs
The US government appeals a court order requiring billions in refunds for unlawful IEEPA tariffs, impacting multinational firms and tariff compliance.
SEC Chair Atkins Boosts Insider Trading Enforcement with 'Back to Basics' Push
SEC Chair Paul Atkins intensifies focus on insider trading and fraud enforcement, impacting legal and compliance strategies in 2025-2026.
Supreme Court Upholds SEC's Power to Seek Disgorgement Without Investor Loss
The Supreme Court unanimously affirms SEC's authority to obtain disgorgement in enforcement cases without proving investor pecuniary loss, impacting securities litigation.
Supreme Court: Bankruptcy Filing Error Won't Block Injury Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled that accidental bankruptcy paperwork errors don’t bar debtors from personal injury suits, clarifying procedural protections.
Courtroom Raises $3M to Launch AI Trial Simulation Platform
Courtroom secured $3M in June 2026 to develop AI-powered trial simulations aiding litigation strategy for law firms and corporate legal teams.
Judge Acquits NYC Councilman Brad Lander in ICE Protest Case
U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Ricardo acquitted Brad Lander in a 2026 obstruction case linked to a 2025 ICE protest, clarifying protest legal limits.
Mass. High Court Limits Chapter 93A Claims in Right of First Refusal Cases
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules that breaching a right of first refusal contract alone isn't a Chapter 93A violation, clarifying consumer protection limits.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
SC Supreme Court Grants Civil Immunity in Castle Doctrine Self-Defense Case
South Carolina Supreme Court rules employees with castle doctrine criminal immunity also get civil immunity in self-defense shootings, impacting future tort law.