Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
States Move to Break Up Live Nation–Ticketmaster After 2026 Antitrust Verdict
Over 30 states ask a federal court to split Live Nation and Ticketmaster after a jury found antitrust violations, challenging a prior DOJ settlement and raising stakes for digital platform regulation.
ICC Orders Duterte’s Continued Detention Over Flight, Obstruction Risks
The ICC ruled former Philippine President Duterte must remain in custody, citing flight and obstruction risks—a move with major implications for international criminal law.
Federal court blocks student's bid to erase law school reprimand over speech
A federal court dismissed a law student's lawsuit to reverse a law school reprimand affecting bar admission, citing Eleventh Amendment sovereign immunity limits.
Kavanaugh Authored Hamm v. Smith Opinion After Late Supreme Court Shift
Justice Kavanaugh, not Alito, wrote the Hamm v. Smith majority opinion following a last-minute Supreme Court shift. Legal professionals see impact on litigation strategies.
Google, Sonos Intensify Patent Clash as Jury Deliberates Latest Trial
Google and Sonos are escalating their ongoing patent battle, filing motions and seeking remedies as the jury deliberates their latest infringement trial, shaping IP law trends.
Federal Judge Blocks Phoenix Cop’s Reinstatement Amid First Amendment Lawsuit
A federal judge denied reinstatement to a fired Phoenix police sergeant suing for alleged First Amendment retaliation, spotlighting tensions between free speech and law enforcement conduct.
Judge Blocks California Blackjack Ban, Cardrooms Get Temporary Reprieve
A California judge halts new state regulations banning cardroom blackjack, temporarily protecting 18,000 jobs and $464M in revenue for the gaming industry.
NY Judge Bars Warrantless Evidence in Mangione Murder Case
A New York judge excludes evidence from a warrantless search in the Luigi Mangione murder trial, clarifying boundaries of evidence collection and media access in high-profile cases.
Fifth Circuit Affirms $4.7 Million Disgorgement in Trojan Trademark Case
The Fifth Circuit upheld a $4.7 million disgorgement against Golf Carts of Cypress and Trojan EV for willful trademark infringement, clarifying damages strategy for IP litigators.
NY Court of Appeals Lets Minors Appeal Custody Rulings Independently
New York's highest court now allows minors to appeal custody decisions without parental involvement, resolving legal inconsistencies and empowering young people in family law cases.
Meta Reaches Settlement With Kentucky School District Over Teen Mental Health
Meta settled with Kentucky's Breathitt County schools over claims social media harms students, marking a key moment in tech's legal risk on youth mental health.
Supreme Court Says Cruise Lines Can Be Sued Over Seized Cuba Docks
The Supreme Court allows lawsuits against cruise lines for using Havana docks seized from U.S. owners after the Cuban Revolution, reviving a major property rights case.
BLM, Oil Interests Face Conservation Lawsuit Over Sage Grouse Lease Sales
Federal and industry lawyers defend oil leases on sage grouse habitat in court as conservation groups challenge BLM's rollback of protections. Legal compliance stakes rise for energy sector.
Quinn Emanuel Fined $3M, Ordered to Create Ethics Training After Court Sanction
A federal court fined Quinn Emanuel $3M and ordered it to create an ethics class for attorneys after misleading conduct in a pharma lawsuit, spotlighting BigLaw ethics risks.
Tennessee man gets $835K after wrongful arrest over Facebook post on Charlie Kirk
Larry Bushart wins $835,000 settlement after being jailed for a Facebook meme about Charlie Kirk, raising new questions about First Amendment rights and law enforcement practices.
Tennessee Death Row Inmate Denied SCOTUS Review for Untested DNA Evidence
Tony Carruthers sought Supreme Court intervention for DNA testing ahead of his execution, highlighting debates on wrongful convictions and legal safeguards in capital cases.
Eighth Circuit: Ex-Inmates Can Sue Over Daily Iowa Jail Fees
Eighth Circuit revives suit letting ex-inmates challenge $95/day jail fees, impacting county compliance, litigation risks, and due process requirements for legal teams nationally.
California Court Consolidates OpenAI Product Liability Cases
A California court is consolidating multiple product liability lawsuits against OpenAI, signaling increased legal risks for AI vendors and new challenges for in-house legal teams.
NY Judicial Retirement Age Under Fire as Court Hears Civil Rights Challenge
New York's top court is reviewing the legality of mandatory judicial retirement ages following lawsuits claiming age discrimination under the state's new Equal Rights Amendment.
New Guidance Clarifies Duty to Preserve AI-Generated Legal Data
Legal experts spotlight evolving duties to preserve AI-generated data for litigation, urging law firms and corporate legal teams to update e-discovery protocols.