Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
2026 Judicature Study Links Jury Service to Higher Court Trust
A 2026 Judicature study finds jury service boosts public trust in courts amid declining confidence and fewer trials.
Shareholders Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Copilot Misleading Claims
A 2026 shareholder lawsuit accuses Microsoft of concealing AI product issues to boost stock before its bid.
Big 12 Conference Files Federal Lawsuit After Judge Allows Sorsby to Play
Big 12 Conference sues Texas Tech and Texas AG after a Texas judge permits QB Brendan Sorsby to play despite NCAA's permanent ban over gambling violations.
Fourth Circuit Rejects Appeal in Settled Wage and Hour Class Case
Fourth Circuit affirms dismissal for lack of standing in settled wage and hour class-action claims, clarifying appellate jurisdiction rules.
UK Court of Appeal to Review Sentence in Controversial Murder Case
The UK Court of Appeal agrees to reassess the sentence in the Henry Nowak murder case, raising legal and hate crime sentencing questions.
Federal Court Dismisses Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A New York federal court dismissed Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, citing statute of limitations and co-authorship on copyright claims.
SCOTUS Will Review Constitutionality of Six-Person Juries
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging six-person juries, potentially reshaping criminal trials in six states.
Brokers, landlords sue CoStar alleging rental data monopoly
A June 2026 class action accuses CoStar Group of monopolizing commercial lease data, raising key antitrust issues in real estate and tech law.
Supreme Court Blocks Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Execution of Jeffery Lee
The Supreme Court blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for execution, citing Eighth Amendment concerns, impacting death penalty litigation nationwide.
BC Supreme Court Says Victoria Can Enact Bylaws to Remove Encampments
BC Supreme Court upholds Victoria's authority to ban camping in city parks, allowing constitutional challenges to proceed.
San Diego Church Zoning Lawsuit Over Traffic and Environmental Issues Ends with City Approval
All Peoples Church sued San Diego claiming zoning violations blocking its mega church; dispute ended when City Council approved the project in 2025.
Canadian Woman Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Daughter’s Suicide
A Canadian woman sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide, raising key legal questions for AI liability and mental health safeguards.
California Sues Shasta County Over Measure B Election Rules
California sued Shasta County over Measure B, which imposes strict voter ID and ballot counting rules conflicting with state law.
Second Circuit Upholds Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Fraud Conviction
The Second Circuit court rejects Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal, upholding his 2023 FTX fraud conviction and 25-year sentence.
Judge Denies Stay Motion, Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name
Judge Christopher Cooper denies stay motion, orders Kennedy Center to remove Donald Trump’s name by June 12, reaffirming legal limits on institutional naming.
Court Rejects Caller ID Spoofing Defense, Orders Discovery and Fees in TCPA Case
A court ruled that caller ID spoofing is not a valid defense in TCPA DNC disputes, compelling discovery and awarding fees.
Munich Court Injuncts Google Over Defamatory AI-Generated Summaries
Munich court holds Google liable for defamatory AI summaries, clarifying legal risks for AI-generated content in Europe.
Kenya Law Society Sues Govt for Contempt Over Undisclosed SGR Contracts
Kenya Law Society files contempt suit against government for ignoring court order to disclose Standard Gauge Railway contracts, underscoring compliance risks.
Federal Circuit Blocks Enforcement of Ruling Against Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs
Federal Circuit halts enforcement of ruling invalidating Trump-era Section 122 tariffs, maintaining import restrictions during ongoing appeals.
Kennedy Center Board Appeals Judge’s Order to Remove Trump’s Name
Kennedy Center board files appeal against a court order to remove Trump’s name, highlighting legal issues in nonprofit governance and public institution naming rights.