Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
San Diego County Faces Wrongful Death Claims After Judge’s Ruling
A federal judge lets wrongful death and civil rights claims proceed against San Diego County after an inmate's overdose death. The case highlights public liability for inmate care.
Second Circuit Again Preempts NY Mortgage Escrow Interest Law
The Second Circuit reaffirmed that New York’s mortgage escrow interest mandate is preempted by federal law, intensifying a circuit split and raising Supreme Court prospects.
Supreme Court Scrutiny Grows on Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Executions
Alabama’s nitrogen gas executions face heightened Supreme Court scrutiny as new filings challenge method’s constitutionality and raise concerns over inmate suffering.
GenAI Reshapes E-Discovery: Top Risks, Rewards, and Legal Lessons
New analysis answers top practitioner questions on using generative AI in e-discovery, outlining core risks, oversight needs, and how courts are responding.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump's Section 122 Tariffs
The US Court of International Trade invalidated Trump's 10% global tariffs under Section 122, reshaping relief eligibility and challenging executive trade authority.
Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Redistricting Referendum
Virginia's top court has voided the state's recently approved redistricting referendum, reversing Democrats' attempt to redraw congressional maps and raising new legal questions.
Podcast Unpacks Million-Dollar Fee Battles in FCA Whistleblower Cases
A new podcast episode details how attorney fee petitions in False Claims Act cases raise complex questions, with relators’ lawyers sometimes seeking millions in fees post-settlement.
EDNY Doubles Down on Preemption in Insulin Pump Liability Case
The Eastern District of New York reaffirmed federal preemption, dismissing Gallego v. Tandem Diabetes Care and limiting state law claims against FDA-approved medical devices.
Federal Judge Dismisses Driver Privacy Act Suit for Lack of Concrete Harm
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a DPPA lawsuit for lack of standing, clarifying strict harm requirements for future driver data privacy claims.
DOJ Probes Fairfax Prosecutor Over Immigrant Defendant Policies
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County's prosecutor over alleged preferential treatment for undocumented immigrants. Descano will testify May 14.
US Evidence Rules Committee Delays AI Deepfake Guidance
The U.S. Evidence Rules Committee has postponed proposals on AI deepfake evidence, leaving legal professionals awaiting clear standards as synthetic media challenges rise.
BigLaw Attorney at Center of Alleged Decade-Long Insider Trading Ring
A Yale-educated BigLaw attorney is accused of leading a ten-year insider trading ring exploiting confidential M&A info, sparking ethics and compliance concerns across major law firms.
Washington Supreme Court Narrows Use of Nonjudicial Foreclosure for Lenders
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that nonjudicial foreclosures require loans to be evidenced by negotiable instruments, impacting mortgage enforcement and foreclosure strategies statewide.
Litigation Workspaces Gain Ground in In-House Legal Tech
In-house legal teams are increasingly adopting litigation workspaces to streamline case management, collaboration, and workflows, shifting legal tech focus beyond contract management.
Judge Blocks Bid to Restore School Protections Against ICE in Minnesota
A federal judge denied Minnesota school districts' plea to reinstate 'sensitive area' protections limiting immigration enforcement near schools, impacting immigrant communities.
AI Copyright Lawsuit Targets Meta Over Book and Journal Training Data
A class action by major publishers and authors challenges Meta’s use of millions of copyrighted works to train its Llama AI—escalating fair use litigation risks for AI developers.
Amnesty International: ADF Committed War Crimes in Eastern DRC
Amnesty International's May 2026 report details war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Allied Democratic Forces in eastern DRC, raising legal and humanitarian concerns.
Judge Releases Epstein Jail-Cell Note After Media Motion; No Official Authorship
A federal judge unsealed a handwritten note found in Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell, setting precedent for media access in federal inmate investigations amid continued scrutiny.
Colorado Judge Flags Suppressed Evidence in 2008 Arson-Murder Verdict
A Colorado judge finds that key arson evidence was withheld in Deborah Nicholls' 2008 conviction, highlighting concerns over wrongful convictions and evidentiary disclosure.
Bard Shifts Blame to Patient in Arizona Catheter Trial Defense
C.R. Bard concludes its defense in a key PowerPort catheter trial, arguing for the first time that infections originated post-implantation, not from product defects.