Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
BC Appeals Court Upholds Contempt Conviction of Wet’suwet’en Chief
British Columbia's top court has upheld the contempt conviction of Chief Dsta’hyl for violating a pipeline injunction, highlighting ongoing legal tensions over Indigenous rights and protest law.
India's Supreme Court Expands Post-Award Relief in Arbitration Cases
India's Supreme Court ruled losing parties may seek interim relief post-arbitration, reshaping Section 9 application and harmonizing legal strategy for practitioners.
Supreme Court Limits Preemption for Military Contractors in Hencely Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled military contractors can't claim preemption for unauthorized conduct, reshaping state-law negligence claim strategies in product liability and other litigations.
How UK Building Liability Orders Reshape Building Safety Claims
The UK Building Safety Act's Building Liability Orders let courts hold associated companies liable for safety defects, impacting legacy claims and insolvency risk post-Grenfell.
C.R. Bard Faces Federal Trial Over Unapproved Antimicrobial Catheter
C.R. Bard heads to federal court in April 2026 over its antimicrobial PowerPort catheter, raising major FDA clearance and product liability issues for medical device counsel.
Fifth Circuit Split Deepens Over Mandatory Immigration Detention Without Bond
The Fifth Circuit's divided stance on mandatory immigration detention without bond hearings intensifies due process debates and impacts detainee rights across the U.S.
Texas Sues Houston Birth Tourism Center Alleging Illegal Citizenship Scheme
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues De'Ai Postpartum Care Center, alleging 20 years of illegal birth tourism services to secure U.S. citizenship for foreign clients, amid legal debate.
Deceptive Country-of-Origin Claims Prompt Barilla Pasta Lawsuit
Barilla faces a class action in California alleging its 'Italy’s #1 Brand' label misleads U.S. consumers about pasta origin, posing compliance risks for brands.
Sixth Circuit Nixes Class Status in State Farm Total Loss Lawsuit
The Sixth Circuit en banc reversed class certification for 90,000 State Farm policyholders, shaping future insurance class action strategies and aligning with other federal rulings.
Missing Bullets Cloud Investigation Into D.C. Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
Bullets from the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in D.C. have vanished, raising chain-of-custody and legal challenges for prosecutors as trial approaches.
California Court Advances Special Needs School Restraint Death Lawsuit
A California court allows civil claims to proceed against a special needs school over a student's restraint-related death, highlighting school liability and risk for legal counsel.
USA Powerlifting Settles Transgender Athlete Discrimination Lawsuit
USA Powerlifting settled a transgender discrimination lawsuit with JayCee Cooper, following a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights in sports.
Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent Eligibility for Telecom Non-Uniform Constellation Tech
Federal Circuit's mixed ruling in Constellation Designs v. LG Electronics refines patent eligibility standards for non-uniform constellation technology in telecom IP litigation.
Second Circuit nixes NBCUniversal VPPA pixel lawsuit
The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a VPPA tracking pixel class action against NBCUniversal, joining prior rulings that limit media companies' privacy litigation exposure.
DOJ Brief Challenged for Partisan Tone in $400M White House Ballroom Case
DOJ's April 27, 2026 brief seeking to dissolve White House ballroom injunction faces criticism for partisan rhetoric, raising concerns about legal professionalism and litigation standards.
Supreme Court Debates SEC Disgorgement Standards in Sripetch Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the SEC must prove investor harm to reclaim profits in securities enforcement, with potential impact on future SEC actions.
DOJ Can't Block Maurene Comey Lawsuit Over Political Firing, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled DOJ cannot move Maurene Comey's wrongful termination suit to administrative court, letting her allege political bias in federal court.
Texas Ties Matter: Court Pushes Rodriguez v. Thoratec to Dallas
A federal court transferred Rodriguez v. Thoratec from California to Texas, spotlighting the risks of forum shopping for plaintiffs seeking a favorable jurisdiction in cross-state disputes.
Roundup Preemption Fight Takes New Turn After Loper Bright Ruling
A novel legal approach emerges in the Roundup litigation as courts grapple with federal preemption following the Supreme Court's decision ending Chevron deference.
Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life for sexual assault convictions
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for 'Dances With Wolves,' received a life sentence for sexually assaulting Indigenous women, concluding a years-long high-profile case.