Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
DOJ Moves PPP Fraud Enforcement Toward Civil False Claims Act Cases
The DOJ shifts PPP fraud enforcement to civil False Claims Act suits, increasing risk for companies over affiliate loan eligibility.
Harvey Weinstein Gets 15 Years in New York for 2006 Sexual Assault
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York after 2025 conviction, adding to his 16-year California sentence, closing a high-profile #MeToo case.
Texas A&M LGBTQ Groups Appeal Drag Show Ban over First Amendment
Texas A&M LGBTQ groups appeal drag show ban citing free speech, following key court rulings on First Amendment protections for drag performances.
Court Allows Coal Ash Pollution Lawsuit to Proceed in Susquehanna River Case
U.S. District Judge advances lawsuit alleging Talen Energy coal ash pollutes Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River, highlighting regulatory challenges.
Trial Set for GEO Group Officer Charged in July ICE Protester Shooting
Judge orders trial for GEO Group officer Brandon Booth over July 2026 protester shooting outside Aurora ICE center, raising use-of-force questions.
OpenAI Moves to Dismiss US Mass Shooting Lawsuits, Citing Canadian Jurisdiction
OpenAI seeks dismissal of US lawsuits over 2026 Canadian school shooting, arguing cases belong in Canadian courts due to jurisdictional issues.
AI-Generated Documents Pose New Challenges in E-Discovery
AI-generated evidence is increasingly entering e-discovery, raising issues of authenticity, privilege, and reliability for legal teams.
D.C. Circuit Confirms White House Press Access Is a Privilege, Not a Right
On Sept 24, 2026, the D.C. Circuit ruled that White House press access is a privilege, not a First Amendment right, affecting media credential policies.
Baja Homicide Trial Highlights Forensic Evidence in Execution-Style Killings
Forensic analysis in 2024 Baja triple homicide reveals key legal insights on execution-style gunshot wounds, aiding criminal investigations involving foreign victims.
Idaho Appeals Federal Injunction on Near-Total Abortion Ban
Idaho challenges a federal court injunction limiting its near-total abortion ban, arguing the ruling is too broad amid ongoing litigation.
Court Rules Arbitration Clause Too Narrow for Wrongful Termination Claims
California court invalidates narrow arbitration clause, allowing employees to litigate wrongful termination and discrimination claims in court.
Mass. Appeals Court Defines Landlord Liability Under Chapter 93A
Massachusetts Appeals Court clarifies landlord obligations and tenant remedies under Chapter 93A in AIF Dartmouth, LLC v. Hanson decision.
Screenwriter sues Netflix, Theron alleging 'Apex' copied her 2019 script
Amy Giaquinto sues Netflix and Charlize Theron claiming 2026 film 'Apex' infringes her 2019 copyrighted screenplay, highlighting IP issues in entertainment.
Idaho Court Upholds $1.1M Libel Award to Drag Performer Eric Posey
The Idaho Supreme Court upheld a $1.1 million libel award to drag performer Eric Posey over false genitalia-flashing claims, impacting defamation law and free speech.
HUD Appeals Judge’s Block on Cutting LA Homelessness Funding
HUD has appealed a federal court’s injunction preventing the suspension of nearly $1B in funding to LA Homeless Services Authority amid fraud allegations.
Salt-N-Pepa Ask Second Circuit to Revive Copyright Case Against UMG
Salt-N-Pepa ask the Second Circuit to reinstate their lawsuit seeking copyright ownership of early albums, challenging works-for-hire classification under Section 203.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Surrogacy Custody Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a surrogacy custody case involving medical decisions, leaving key legal questions open.
D.C. Circuit Rules Sept. 22 Against Protest Sponsor Limits on Capitol Steps
The D.C. Circuit struck down congressional sponsorship limits on protests at the Capitol steps.
US Air Force F-16 Crashes at Germany’s Spangdahlem Base; Pilot Hurt
A U.S. Air Force F-16 crashed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Sept. 22, 2026. The pilot was injured. Legal teams should monitor liability and compliance risks.
Fifth Circuit Warns Lawyers on Citations But Mis-Cites Its Own Rule
The Fifth Circuit advised lawyers to verify citations but ironically mis-cited a rule itself, spotlighting citation accuracy in appellate courts.