Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Bricks & Minifigs Sues Over LEGO Franchise Dispute With $300K RICO Claim
Bricks & Minifigs sued Mansell and Schneider in Utah, alleging racketeering and defamation over LEGO franchise disputes.
Judge Allows Trump’s $15B Libel Suit vs. NY Times, Penguin to Proceed in Florida
U.S. District Judge rules Trump’s $15 billion defamation case against NY Times and Penguin Random House will proceed in Florida, shaping venue strategies in major libel cases.
10th Circuit Bars Kansas Price Gouging Claims Citing Federal Preemption
The 10th Circuit affirms federal preemption over Kansas consumer price gouging claims tied to energy rates, limiting state consumer protection in regulated markets.
Ohio Federal Court Orders USCIS to Process Immigrant Applications Now
An Ohio federal court orders USCIS to process 15 immigrant applications, challenging Trump-era policies delaying approval.
Georgia Appeals Court Dismisses Libel Suit Over ICE Hysterectomy Broadcast
Georgia appeals court rejects Dr. Amin's defamation claim against Sinclair over ICE detainee hysterectomy report, highlighting media ID requirements.
HelloFresh Sued for Ignoring Consumer Opt-Out Requests Under TCPA
HelloFresh faces a federal TCPA lawsuit for allegedly sending 45 unsolicited texts after opt-out requests, following previous settlements on consumer protections.
Federal Circuit Upholds Nuedexta Patent Injunction, Vacates Zero-Dollar Bond
Federal Circuit affirms injunction in Nuedexta patent case but vacates zero-dollar bond, clarifying standards on patent injunction bonds for litigators and counsel.
Seventh Circuit Restores Gun Rights for Those with Past Mental Commitments
The Seventh Circuit ruled that individuals previously committed to mental institutions may regain Second Amendment rights, reshaping gun law enforcement.
California Amends SB 690, Removes Key CIPA ‘Commercial Business’ Exemption
California rolls back major SB 690 changes to CIPA, affecting compliance and litigation risk for businesses starting 2027.
California Court Dismisses Whistleblower Retaliation Claim Against Pfizer
Northern District of California rules for Pfizer, dismissing whistleblower retaliation claim due to predating employee performance issues under Labor Code Section 1102.5.
Merchants Bank Files $144M Interpleader Suit Amid CFPB Dispute
Merchants Bank of Indiana sues account holders and CFPB over $144M, spotlighting complex financial litigation and regulatory clashes.
Jon Prosser Denies Apple Trade Secret Leak Conspiracy Allegations
Jon Prosser files formal denial of conspiracy in Apple iOS 26 leak lawsuit, highlighting legal risks of tech leaks for IP litigators.
Third Circuit Revives Huckabee's False Ad Lawsuit Against Meta
The Third Circuit reinstates Mike Huckabee’s false advertising suit versus Meta over CBD endorsement ads, signaling heightened scrutiny of big tech's ad practices.
Investors Sue Oracle Over Undisclosed $56B Debt Tied to OpenAI Deal
Oracle faces a securities fraud lawsuit alleging undisclosed $56 billion debt raised for its $300 billion OpenAI cloud contract, raising compliance concerns.
Judge Grants Summary Judgment to Dismiss Trump Media Group Defamation Suit
A federal judge dismissed Trump Media Group's defamation suit against the Washington Post via summary judgment, underscoring high actual malice standards for public figures.
Judge Denies Summary Judgment in Reggaeton Copyright Fight Over 'Fish Market'
Federal judge denies summary judgment in Jamaican producers' suit over reggaeton's 'Fish Market' track, highlighting challenges in music copyright cases.
Hawaii University Officials Granted Immunity in Free Speech Lawsuit
Court grants personal immunity to University of Hawaii officials in a First Amendment case involving professor discipline over Black History Month remarks.
Berkeley, Shelters Clash Over ADA Lawsuit From Disabled Homeless
A lawsuit by disabled homeless individuals sparks public disputes between Berkeley city and shelters over ADA compliance responsibility.
Judge Dismisses Asthma Claims Against USPS Over Mail Carrier’s Pepper Spray
A federal judge rejected asthma claims linked to a USPS mail carrier's pepper spray use on a dog, underscoring causation challenges in public liability cases.