Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Reza Zarrab Sentenced for Iran Sanctions Evasion After Cooperation
Reza Zarrab received time served in 2026 after aiding U.S. authorities in a major Iran sanctions evasion case involving Halkbank.
Court Dismisses Key Claims in Meta-Epidemic Sound Copyright Suit
A U.S. judge dismisses major infringement claims in Epidemic Sound's lawsuit against Meta's Reels Remix feature, affecting user content policies.
Trump Pays $5.625M to E. Jean Carroll After Legal Appeals End
Donald Trump has paid E. Jean Carroll $5.625 million following appellate defeats and Supreme Court refusal to hear appeal, ending years of legal delays.
US Appeals Court Revives 500+ Autism Lawsuits Against Tylenol Maker
Second Circuit reinstates over 500 lawsuits linking prenatal Tylenol use to autism, reopening major mass tort litigation against Kenvue.
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Admin Over Activism Suppression Claims
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and private groups under 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act for alleged civil rights violations.
Courts Tighten Enforcement Standards for Online Terms of Service
Recent court rulings reinforce stricter scrutiny on online contracts, urging clearer notice and explicit user assent.
Illinois Court Sends Political Defamation Case to Jury Over Actual Malice
Illinois appellate court allows a defamation case between political rivals to proceed to jury on actual malice, shaping standards for political speech cases.
Judge Sanctions Trump Lawyers, Rejects IRS Audit Immunity Deal
Judge Kathleen Williams sanctions Trump’s lawyers and rejects IRS audit immunity in $10B tax return leak lawsuit, signaling court scrutiny of political immunity deals.
Opioid trial begins against Albertsons in Washington state
Washington state starts trial accusing Albertsons of fueling opioid crisis by dispensing 641M pills, with over $1.3B from related settlements.
Meta Employees Sue Over AI-Driven Layoff Process Alleging Discrimination
Meta employees sue over AI system 'Metamate' used in layoffs, alleging violations of FMLA and ADA, highlighting legal risks in AI-driven HR practices.
Judge Voids $1.776B Trump-IRS Settlement Over Collusion
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams invalidated a $1.776 billion Trump-IRS settlement citing collusion, with sanctions for attorneys and DOJ criticism.
Second Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Nielsen Over Radio Ratings Tying
Second Circuit affirms injunction blocking Nielsen from tying local radio ratings data sales to national data access, impacting media market competition.
California court says lawyers must verify AI-generated briefs themselves
California Court of Appeal rules attorneys—not paralegals—are responsible for checking AI-generated legal briefs for accuracy and ethics.
New Mexico AG accuses DOJ of withholding Epstein files for 130+ days
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses DOJ of withholding key unredacted documents critical to the Epstein Zorro Ranch investigation, highlighting state-federal tensions.
Family Seeks Independent Probe into Nolan Wells’ July 4 Death in Mississippi
Mississippi family demands independent investigation into 18-year-old Nolan Wells' death after a July 4 boat trip amid questions on law enforcement transparency and wrongful death liability.
California Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Over Data Center Reporting
California judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against journalist covering Imperial Valley data center, affirming free speech protections in environmental reporting.
Hunter Biden Wins $1.7M Defamation Award Against Patrick Byrne
Hunter Biden awarded $1.7 million in punitive damages in a July 2026 defamation case against Patrick Byrne over false Iran bribery claims.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Recognizes Unborn Children as Patients with Rights
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules unborn children can sue for medical malpractice, expanding prenatal care legal protections.
Arkansas Federal Court Orders $15K in Landlord Sexual Harassment Case
The U.S. District Court in Arkansas ordered $15,000 damages against a landlord harassing a prospective tenant during a rental showing.
Judge Tigar Blocks Enforcement of Anti-DEI Federal Grant Conditions in CA, OR
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar blocks Trump-era Executive Order on anti-DEI grant conditions in California and Oregon, affecting federal funding policies.