Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
ECtHR Rules Swiss Male-Only Military Service Is Not Discriminatory
The European Court of Human Rights upheld Switzerland's male-only military conscription, affecting legal advice on gender discrimination and military law in Europe.
Supreme Court Allows Alabama GOP Map, Alters Racial Justice Law
On June 4, 2026, SCOTUS upheld Alabama's GOP-favored map despite racial discrimination claims, reshaping civil rights and voting rights law.
2026 Lawsuit: South Korean Adoptees Seek Records, Compensation From Denmark
In 2026, eight South Korean adoptees sued Denmark for sealed birth records and damages, highlighting adoption secrecy and rights issues.
Federal Court Rules Nebraska Can't Offer In-State Tuition to Unauthorized Immigrants
A 2026 federal court ruling struck down Nebraska’s law granting in-state tuition to unauthorized immigrants, reinforcing federal immigration authority.
Colorado Court Orders New Homicide Trials for Paramedics in McClain Case
Colorado court orders retrials for paramedics in Elijah McClain case, highlighting legal liability challenges for first responders in medical-legal deaths.
U.S. Appeals to Resume Logging in Idaho's Grizzly Bear Habitat
The U.S. government appeals a court injunction blocking a 55,000-acre Idaho logging project near grizzly bear habitat, spotlighting federal environmental tensions.
ACLU Sues Over Prolonged Detention of Asylum-Seeking Teens with Disabilities
The ACLU sues the U.S. government for discriminating against disabled asylum-seeking teens by prolonging detention and denying protections.
LA Jury Awards $176M to Families in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A Los Angeles jury awarded $176 million to the families of two brothers killed in 2020 hit-and-run by convicted socialite Rebecca Grossman.
Ninth Circuit Reconsiders California's Open Carry Ban En Banc
The Ninth Circuit en banc rehearing revisits California's restrictive open carry firearm laws, impacting gun regulation nationwide.
D&O Insurance Limits Director Liability in Delaware Shareholder Derivative Suits
D&O insurance Side A coverage is essential for directors facing shareholder derivative lawsuits in Delaware and similar jurisdictions.
Defense Admits Guilt on Some Charges, Denies First-Degree Murder in Trader Joe’s Trial
Gene Atkins’ trial in LA for 2018 Trader Joe’s shooting begins; defense admits partial guilt but denies first-degree murder charge.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Youth Climate Suit on Grounds of Legal Standing
The Ninth Circuit upheld dismissal of youth-led climate lawsuit against Trump’s fossil fuel orders, clarifying standing limits and judicial roles in climate cases.
Transgender Youth Sue DOJ Over Subpoenas for Medical Records
Transgender youth file class-action lawsuit challenging DOJ subpoenas demanding sensitive medical records amid federal crackdown on gender-affirming care.
Appeals Court Upholds $4.4M Penalty Against Former NRA Chief LaPierre
New York appeals court upholds $4.4 million penalty against former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre for misusing funds, reinforcing nonprofit governance standards.
Second Circuit Upholds Dismissal of The Gap Securities Fraud Claim
The Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of securities fraud claims against The Gap, clarifying standards for risk disclosures under securities law.
EFF Wins Key Rulings Against Mass Surveillance, Prepares New Lawsuit
EFF wins release of secret surveillance court rulings and files new lawsuit against U.S. mass surveillance of noncitizens, impacting privacy law.
Georgia Supreme Court Allows Resumption of Executions After COVID Pause
Georgia Supreme Court ruled June 2, 2026, to resume executions halted since 2024 due to COVID-19, impacting death row and capital defense.
Seventh Circuit Sets Rules for Lawyers on AI Hallucinated Citations
Seventh Circuit ruling on June 2, 2026, requires attorneys to verify AI-generated legal citations, warning against hallucinated content in briefs.
Wiley Rein Sued Over 11-Month Data Breach, Delayed Client Notification
Wiley Rein faces a class-action lawsuit after hackers accessed client data for 11 months, raising cybersecurity and compliance concerns for law firms.
Massachusetts AG Sues UnitedHealthcare for $100M Medicaid Fraud
Massachusetts AG accuses UnitedHealthcare of $100M Medicaid fraud via inflated risk scores in Senior Care Options plan.