Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Illinois Federal Court Advances Trade Secret Claims in Big League Chew Case
Illinois federal court allows trade secret claims against former Ford Gum execs over Big League Chew confidential data, impacting IP risk management.
US Bankruptcy Filings Rose 12% in First Half of 2026
Bankruptcy filings in the US increased 12% through mid-2026, including big rises in business and small business cases.
Judge Lets Race Bias Suit Against University of Washington Proceed
A federal judge denied the University of Washington's motion to dismiss a race discrimination lawsuit alleging bias against Asian-American applicants in admissions.
Hawaii Supreme Court Restores $2M Fraud Award Against Philip Morris
Hawaii Supreme Court reinstates $2M fraud award against Philip Morris, affirming plaintiff negligence cannot reduce damages in intentional fraud cases.
Student Ends Case Against UCCS After Dormmate Murder Negligence Claim
Plaintiff rests case in lawsuit against University of Colorado Colorado Springs over staff negligence after 2024 dormitory shooting deaths.
Federal Court Orders Pentagon to Resume Wind Project Security Reviews
A federal court ruled the Pentagon must restart national security reviews for offshore wind projects, impacting legal compliance on energy and defense law.
Judge Allows Defamation Suit Over Political Service Refusal to Proceed
A federal judge allows a defamation lawsuit involving an employee accused of political-motivated service refusal to advance in D.C. court.
Denver Sues Philip Morris Over Decades of Cigarette Litter Harm
Denver sues Philip Morris citing a 1979 report revealing tobacco industry's knowledge of cigarette butt environmental damage, raising corporate liability issues.
SEC Launches Accounting Fraud Unit on August 7 to Strengthen Enforcement
The SEC launched a specialized accounting fraud unit on August 7, 2026, to intensify enforcement against financial reporting misconduct, impacting legal compliance.
Amgen Sued Over Data Breach Affecting Patient Information
A class action lawsuit alleges Amgen failed to protect patient data after a 2023 breach via third-party vendor Sirva.
Third-Party Litigation Funding Drives Up Tort Costs, New Data Shows
New data links third-party litigation funding to rising tort costs and larger verdicts, impacting legal risk management for firms and corporations.
E-discovery Cuts Litigation Costs Up to 38%, Speeds Case Resolution
E-discovery consumes up to 35% of litigation budgets; new managed services reduce costs by 38% and limit delays through proportional discovery.
New Mexico Fines Meta $567M More in Child Safety Case, Total Hits $942M
A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million more in child safety lawsuit, nearly doubling fines to $942 million and mandating platform changes.
District Court Allows TPS Work Authorization Limits Under H.R.1 to Proceed
A U.S. district court on August 6, 2026, allowed limits on TPS workers' authorizations under H.R.1, following a Supreme Court ruling in Mullin v. Doe.
Three Charged with Threatening Judge and Witnesses in Nolan Wells Case
Three individuals charged with threats against a judge and witnesses in the Nolan Wells investigation in Mississippi, highlighting judicial security risks.
Oregon Officers Seek Immunity in High-Profile Wrongful Conviction Case
Oregon police officers appeal to Ninth Circuit for immunity in Nicholas McGuffin's wrongful conviction civil rights lawsuit.
California Judge Orders Neutral Rewrite of Voter ID Ballot Language
A California judge directed voter ID supporters on Aug 6, 2026, to revise ballot language for neutrality and clarity ahead of hearings.
U.S. Treasury Refunds $100B After Supreme Court Voids IEEPA Tariffs
The U.S. Treasury has refunded $100 billion following the Supreme Court ruling that struck down tariffs under IEEPA, impacting importers and trade law practitioners.
California Court Allows Defamation Case Over Special Ed Assault Claims
A California court allowed a defamation lawsuit involving sexual assault claims among special education students, affecting educational and legal protections.
Complete Health Partners Settles $14M Medicare Advantage Fraud Case
Complete Health Partners Holdings settles a $14 million False Claims Act suit over Medicare Advantage risk adjustment fraud, highlighting healthcare compliance risks.