Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Eighth Circuit Revives Missouri GOP Map, Pauses for Supreme Court Review
The Eighth Circuit reinstated Missouri's GOP gerrymandered congressional map with a stay, setting up Supreme Court review amid election confusion.
Advocates Sue DHS Over Colorado ICE Facility’s Alleged NEPA Violations
Advocates file lawsuit against DHS, alleging the new Colorado ICE detention center violates National Environmental Policy Act, raising compliance risks.
Tesla racial discrimination trial starts in California, runs through October
Tesla's racial discrimination trial begins in Alameda County, highlighting risks for workplace compliance. Trial runs Sept 21–Oct 30, 2026.
ICE Agent Shoots Austin Detainee; Legal Demands for Medical Release Grow
Austin ICE agents shot detainee Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez; legal groups demand proper care and review, highlighting enforcement risks.
Glock and Gun Groups Sue Over Connecticut's Ban on Convertible Handguns
Glock Inc. and gun rights groups challenge Connecticut's July 2026 ban on semiautomatic pistols convertible to fully automatic firearms, raising key Second Amendment issues.
Villages Health System Pays $541.5M Over Medicare Advantage False Claims
Villages Health System settles for $541.5M over false Medicare Advantage claims from 2020-2024, highlighting False Claims Act risks for healthcare compliance.
New Guidance Highlights AI Risks in Expert Witness Testimony
Courts clarify discovery and ethical challenges for AI and large language models in expert witness testimony in litigation.
Employees File Class Action Over ADM Data Breach by Hacker Group Qilin
Former ADM employees sue after ransomware group Qilin's cyberattack allegedly exposed sensitive data, raising cybersecurity liability issues.
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico Sue White House Over Reporter Ban
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the White House over banned reporters, raising key issues about press freedom and government transparency.
Texas Court of Appeals Upholds Receivership in Ledbetter Estate Dispute
Texas Court of Appeals confirms equitable receivership in trust dispute, guiding estate litigators on asset protection during litigation.
Judge Denies Maui Doctor's Request for New Trial in Attempted Murder Case
Judge rejects Dr. Gerhardt Konig's bid for new trial over jury misconduct claims in high-profile attempted manslaughter case in Hawaii.
ICE Continues Warrantless Arrests in Oregon Despite Federal Court Ban
Federal court blocked warrantless ICE arrests in Oregon, but evidence shows continued violations increasing legal risks.
Ninth Circuit Invalidates Idaho Stock Water Rules for Overriding Federal Rights
A Ninth Circuit panel struck down Idaho's stock water regulations as unconstitutional, impacting water rights disputes in western states.
Husch Blackwell Launches AI Platform CXT for Complex Torts Defense
Husch Blackwell unveils CXT, an AI-powered platform integrating 165 attorneys and tech for complex tort litigation management.
Judge Dismisses Deportation Suit, Allows Free Speech Claim to Proceed
Judge Preska dismisses deportation case on jurisdiction grounds but lets free speech claim against U.S. immigration actions move forward.
Massage Therapist Refiles Sexual Assault Claims Against Weinstein, Dolan
Kellye Croft refiled sexual assault claims against Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan in NY Supreme Court, shifting venue after federal dismissal.
Khanna, Massie Secure Signatures to Force Epstein Files Vote
Reps. Khanna and Massie secured 218 signatures to compel a House vote on revealing unredacted Epstein documents, reigniting transparency debate.
New Strategies Emerge to Strengthen Trade Secret Protections in Court
Recent analyses spotlight effective legal frameworks and strategies for protecting trade secrets in litigation under state and federal laws, including the DTSA.
Second Circuit Upholds Suspicionless Border Cell Phone Searches
The Second Circuit ruled that border agents can search travelers' cell phones without suspicion, deepening legal debates on digital privacy and the Fourth Amendment.
Studies reveal promise and limits of AI in jury deliberations
New analyses show AI’s potential in jury assistance but highlight risks of bias and inability to replicate human judgment in trials.