Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
EU Court Rules Harsh Drug Sentence Doesn’t Block Romania Extradition
The EU Court ruled that alleged disproportionate sentences alone can't block extradition to Romania, clarifying cross-border extradition norms.
Federal Judge Dismisses Data Center Developer’s Sabotage Claims Against Imperial
Federal judge rejects data center developer’s sabotage claims against Imperial, California, highlighting local regulatory challenges in large projects.
Larry Millete Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Wife's Murder
Larry Millete was sentenced to 25 years to life for murdering his wife Maya Millete, as family pleads for body location in Chula Vista case.
Supreme Court Rejects DOJ Bid to Discard 20,000 California Ballots
The Supreme Court denied DOJ's request to exclude over 20,000 California ballots amid election disputes, signaling judicial restraint in election interference.
Judge Kasubhai Criticizes ICE for Warrantless Arrests, False Docs in Oregon
Federal judge reprimands ICE over unauthorized warrantless arrests and falsified documents in Oregon, ordering strict compliance with legal standards.
Oct 9: Judge Sooknanan Blocks DOJ’s Unreliable Voter List in Election Case
Judge Sooknanan bars DOJ from using flawed California voter data accusing 20,000 voters of noncitizenship, impacting election law compliance and oversight.
Judge Orders Final California Spotted Owl Protections by April 2027
A federal judge mandates the Fish and Wildlife Service to decide on protections for the California spotted owl by April 2027, impacting compliance for related industries.
Ninth Circuit Rules Browsewrap Agreements Can’t Enforce Arbitration
The Ninth Circuit rejects browsewrap agreements as valid consumer assent to arbitration clauses, impacting online contract law.
Jury selection begins in forced labor lawsuit against GEO Group
Jury selection starts Nov. 2 in forced labor lawsuit against ICE contractor GEO Group over detainee labor practices at Denver facility.
Litmas AI Launches Agentic Associate to Speed Up Litigation Tasks
Litmas AI unveiled Agentic Associate platform automating litigation research and motion drafting, aiming to streamline law firm workflows with strong security standards.
Federal Court Rejects Trump DOJ Suit to Block Alaska Senate Certification
A federal judge dismissed the Trump DOJ's Nov 1 lawsuit challenging Alaska's ranked-choice Senate election results over voter confusion claims.
Federal Courts Block Trump’s Voter Fraud Claims, But Georgia Faces FBI Ballot Seizure
Federal courts reject Trump’s election fraud efforts in several states, but Georgia becomes focal point with FBI probing ballots from 2020 election.
Three Women Report Abuse Allegations Against Josh Jacobs from 2021-22
Three women accused NFL player Josh Jacobs of abuse from 2021-2022 amid 2026 misdemeanor case. DA charged two misdemeanors after investigation.
Judge Dismisses Trump's $10B Libel Suit Against WSJ Over Epstein Letter
Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter, reinforcing standards for public figure defamation claims.
D.C. and Arlington File Federal Suit to Block Trump’s 250-Foot Arch
D.C. and Arlington County sued in federal court over Trump's 250-foot arch plan, citing height law and environmental concerns near Arlington Cemetery.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Threats to Election Workers Before Midterms
Judge Trina Thompson issues restraining order stopping DOJ threats against California election workers over disputed ballots.
SCOTUS to Clarify 'Previously Unavailable' Rule in Habeas Cases
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Nov 4, 2026, about when a legal rule is 'previously unavailable' in federal habeas petitions, impacting defense and appeals nationwide.
Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Espionage Against U.S. Navy
Chinese spies Liren Lai and Yuance Chen sentenced for espionage targeting U.S. Navy personnel, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity and legal enforcement challenges.
Meta Settles One Plaintiff, Leaving Snap as Last Defendant Ahead of Trial
Meta settles with plaintiff K.D.B. in social media mass tort, spotlighting Snap as sole defendant before Nov 4 trial begins.
Honest Company Sued Over 'Hypoallergenic' Claims in Federal Class Action
A federal class action alleges Honest Company's hypoallergenic shampoos contain allergens, raising compliance concerns for consumer brands.