Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Iskander Family Files $375M Wrongful Death Suit Over 2020 Crash
The Iskander family sues Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson for $375M in wrongful death civil case after 2020 fatal crash involving two boys.
Illinois Court Advances Blind Patient’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
An Illinois federal court lets a blind patient’s disability discrimination claims over denied treatment proceed, highlighting healthcare legal compliance.
Florida AG Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Suicide, Mass Shooting
Florida Attorney General sues OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in 2025 suicide and Florida State University shooting, raising AI liability concerns.
Arizona Sues Major Insurers for Price-Fixing Scheme Hurting Providers
Arizona AG sues insurers and MultiPlan for alleged price-fixing, underpaying healthcare providers and raising patient costs in a major antitrust case.
Fifth Circuit splits over constitutionality of Louisiana police buffer zone law
The Fifth Circuit court split on Louisiana's 25-foot buffer zone law, raising First Amendment and constitutional issues for press and police interactions.
Joe Sanberg Gets 14 Years for $248M ESG Investment Fraud
Joe Sanberg sentenced to 14 years for $248 million fraud at ESG-focused Aspiration Partners, highlighting rising legal scrutiny in green finance.
Justice Thomas Critiques Supreme Court’s Selective Use of Summary Reversals
Justice Thomas dissents against the Supreme Court's uneven use of summary reversals, highlighting procedural fairness concerns for appellate practice.
Judge Williams Reopens Trump’s $10B IRS Lawsuit Over Settlement Fraud Claims
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has reopened former President Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit amid fraud allegations over a controversial settlement.
Louisiana Senate Passes HB211 Banning Public Camping, Creating Homeless Court
Louisiana enacts HB211, banning unauthorized public camping and establishing a Homelessness Court to oversee homelessness-related cases statewide.
NBA Sued in TCPA Class Action Over Ignored Text Stop Requests
NBA faces a TCPA lawsuit filed June 1, 2026, for allegedly ignoring consumer stop requests for texts, highlighting telemarketing compliance risks.
Davis Polk Junior Lawyer Billed $1,410/Hr in Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy
Davis Polk billed a junior attorney $1,410/hour in Spirit Airlines bankruptcy, highlighting rising BigLaw fees impacting corporate legal budgets.
Judge Allows Palestinian Teacher to Amend Lawsuit on School Censorship
A San Diego judge permits teacher Bassemah Darwish to update her lawsuit over a blocked Palestinian song, highlighting school censorship and civil rights issues.
Judge Denies Request to Halt Deportation of Pregnant Woman and Son
A federal judge ruled against stopping deportation of a pregnant asylum seeker and her child, raising legal issues in immigration enforcement and detention.
DOJ Seeks Removal of Judge Ross from Georgia Voter Registration Case
The DOJ filed a motion to recuse Judge Eleanor L. Ross from a Georgia election case amid judicial misconduct allegations.
US Foods Faces Class Action for Misusing $13M in 401(k) Forfeitures
US Foods sued over $13M in 401(k) forfeiture misuse; legal debate over forfeiture application impacts fiduciary duties and employee benefits litigation.
Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Closure, Orders Removal of Trump Name
U.S. District Judge Cooper halts Kennedy Center closure and invalidates renaming after Trump, citing lack of congressional approval.
Class Action Targets Arizona Cemetery’s Ban on Mourners at Burial
A class action lawsuit challenges Paradise Memorial Gardens' policy barring mourners during burial, raising religious rights issues in funeral practices in Arizona.
ICE Agent Christian Castro Arrested in Texas Over Minneapolis Shooting Charges
Christian Castro, ICE agent charged with assault in a Minneapolis shooting, was arrested in Texas, highlighting federal law enforcement accountability issues.
Canadian Kenneth Law Pleads Guilty to Aiding 14 Suicides
Kenneth Law pleaded guilty to aiding 14 suicides by selling lethal sodium nitrite online, raising complex legal and ethical issues in Canada.
DOJ Fast-Tracks Benefits Fraud Cases, Boosts Whistleblower Cooperation
The DOJ introduces a faster review process for benefits fraud qui tam cases and new initiatives to work with data-driven whistleblowers.