Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Judge Blocks Government’s Expanded SAVE System Over Privacy Violations
A federal judge barred the government from using the expanded SAVE system, citing violations of privacy and unauthorized data collection affecting voter registration.
Detroit Retirement System Sues Uber Board Over Sexual Assault Risks
Detroit Retirement System sues Uber’s board alleging negligence on sexual assault lawsuit risks, spotlighting governance and compliance challenges.
Supreme Court Grants Rehearing on Illegally Recorded FaceTime Evidence
The Supreme Court will reconsider admissibility of illegally recorded digital evidence in a high-profile murder-for-hire conviction.
AI Misuse Nearly Misapplied Right to Counsel in Heppner Case
AI-generated legal documents in the Heppner case were ruled non-privileged, highlighting risks of AI errors and need for human oversight in legal tech.
Supreme Court to Decide When Federal Officials Can Be Sued
The Supreme Court agreed June 22, 2026, to hear a case clarifying federal officials' personal liability for constitutional rights violations, impacting litigation strategies.
Canada's Supreme Court Greenlights $2.2M Election Lawsuit Against Ex-Alberta Official
Canada's Supreme Court allows former Alberta politician's $2.2M election interference lawsuit to proceed, impacting election law and official accountability.
Mangione Withdraws Mental Health Defense in High-Profile Murder Case
Luigi Mangione's attorneys withdraw mental health crisis claim in the upcoming 2026 trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Australia Charges Third Suspect in 2024 Melbourne Synagogue Arson
Australian authorities charge a third suspect in the 2024 arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel Synagogue amid Iran-linked terrorism allegations.
Alabama Court Sanctions Lawyer for Witness Bribery in Coal Lawsuits
Terrence Collingsworth sanctioned by Alabama federal court for witness bribery and tampering in high-profile coal company litigation.
Court: No Right to Video Record Inside Tax Collector's Office
Eleventh Circuit rules against constitutional right to video record inside tax offices, clarifying public recording limits in government spaces.
French Appeals Court Confirms Achraf Hakimi Will Stand Trial on Rape Charges
French appeals court rejects dismissal, confirming footballer Achraf Hakimi will face trial for 2023 rape allegations. Legal challenges on evidence highlighted.
Ninth Circuit Rules on Gun Registration for Canadian-Born American Indians
The Ninth Circuit ruled on firearm registration and immigration status for Canadian-born American Indians under the Jay Treaty, impacting legal compliance.
HRW Exposes Abuse, Legal Fallout in Minnesota Immigration Raids
HRW reports abuse and unlawful killings in Minnesota immigration raids; federal charges follow, reshaping enforcement and civil rights cases.
Hawaii Supreme Court Reviews Maui Coastal Development Rule Challenge
Hawaii Supreme Court reviews Maui’s Special Management Area rules on coastal development, impacting environmental law and land use in Hawaii.
Class Action Claims Rivian Misled Buyers on Self-Driving Tech
A June 2026 class action alleges Rivian falsely advertised Level 3 autonomy in R1T and R1S models, raising key legal risks in autonomous vehicle marketing.
Texas Judge Rules AI Chat Outputs by Non-Lawyers Are Work Product
Texas judge finds non-lawyer AI chat outputs can be attorney work product, impacting discovery and litigation strategy in AI use cases.
Supreme Court narrows appellate waivers, allows some sentencing appeals
The Supreme Court ruled on June 18, 2026, that defendants can sometimes appeal sentencing conditions despite appellate waivers, impacting criminal defense and appellate law.
Court Lets Toyota Compel Arbitration Without Naming Individual Dealers
A June 2026 court ruling confirms Toyota can enforce arbitration broadly across dealers as third-party beneficiaries, clarifying contract law.
Unhoused Colorado Man Sues Over Police Shooting His Dog Boss
David Richardson sued Wheat Ridge police for shooting his dog, highlighting municipal liability and police use-of-force legal risks.
Hong Kong Court Upholds Ban on Advocating Election Boycotts
Hong Kong's top court upholds a law banning calls to boycott elections, affirming legal limits on political speech in 2026.