Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Judge Rules NCAA Transition Rules Unfair, Grants Missouri Lineman 5th Season
A July 2026 ruling challenges NCAA eligibility transition rules, granting a Missouri athlete a fifth season, impacting sports compliance and litigation.
Georgia Father Gets 15 Years in First US Parental Conviction for School Shooting
Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years for providing a firearm used by his son in a deadly 2024 Georgia school shooting, marking a legal first.
Fifth Circuit: Thorough Harassment Probes Are Crucial to Avoid Liability
The Fifth Circuit's July 2026 ruling in SkyWest Airlines highlights the need for comprehensive harassment investigations to reduce legal risk in workplace disputes.
Court Allows Race and Viewpoint Discrimination Claims Over COVID Relief Grants
A Florida court lets claims of race and viewpoint discrimination proceed in lawsuit over COVID relief fund grants by Pinellas County.
Florida Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Rebekah Jones Whistleblower Suit
Florida Appeals Court upheld dismissal of Rebekah Jones' 2020 whistleblower lawsuit, clarifying legal protections for government employees.
Conservation Groups Sue Over Trump’s Arizona Grazing Expansion
In July 2026, conservation groups sued the Trump administration over expanded livestock grazing in Arizona, challenging the environmental impact on endangered species and federal land use policies.
Special Needs Trust Founder Sued for Stealing $100M, CSNT Files Bankruptcy
CSNT filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy after co-founder stole $100M from special needs trusts, prompting federal indictment and class action lawsuit.
SF Attorney Sues Hotel Booking Sites Over Hidden Fees and Deceptive Ads
On July 29, 2026, SF City Attorney sued hotel booking platforms for hidden fees and misleading ads, signaling tightened legal scrutiny on online travel booking transparency.
Illinois Appeals Court Warns Lawyers Against AI Hallucinations in Briefs
Illinois Appeals Court fines attorney for AI-generated brief errors, signaling risks for legal use of AI in litigation.
NJ Supreme Court Rules 2023 False Claims Act Amendment Applies Retroactively
New Jersey Supreme Court confirms that the 2023 False Claims Act amendment applies to pending cases, impacting litigation strategies and risk assessments.
Maine Court Partially Allows Forced Labor Suit Against Hyde School
A Maine federal judge partially denies dismissal of claims against Hyde School over alleged forced labor and surveillance practices, advancing key student rights litigation.
Federal Rule 707 Proposal Sets AI-Generated Evidence Standards
The Advisory Committee proposes Federal Rule 707 to govern AI-generated evidence admissibility in courts starting December 2027.
Judge Bars Anonymous Filing in U-Michigan AI Misconduct Lawsuit
A U-Michigan student sued over AI misuse discipline but must reveal identity, raising legal questions on privacy and academic AI policies.
Catholic Providers Sue New York Over Medically Assisted Suicide Law
Catholic healthcare providers sue New York, challenging the Medical Aid in Dying Act on religious freedom grounds, highlighting a key legal clash over health law reform.
ICE Contracts Bar State Laws at Four Detention Centers, Defying Court Orders
ICE contracts exclude state law from four detention centers shortly after court orders for health inspections, escalating federal-state legal conflicts.
Federal Judge Hesitant to Dismiss Minnesota SNAP Funding Lawsuit
A federal judge questions whether threats to withhold Minnesota's SNAP funding qualify as final agency action, implicating federal-state funding disputes.
Environmental Groups, Tribes Sue Over Trump-Era Mojave Pipeline Approval
Environmental and tribal groups sue federal government challenging renewed Mojave Desert groundwater pipeline approval under Trump administration reversal.
Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Years of Leaked Unreleased Songs
Ariana Grande filed a 2026 lawsuit against hackers leaking her unreleased songs and videos, spotlighting IP risks and privacy issues for legal pros.
eBay, Former Execs Settle $55.7M Cyberstalking Suit with Massachusetts Couple
eBay and three former executives agree to a $55.7M settlement over 2019 harassment of a Massachusetts couple, highlighting corporate legal risks.
Trump's Lawyers Ask Supreme Court to Overturn $83M Defamation Judgment
Trump's legal team petitions Supreme Court to overturn $83.3M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll over 2019 statements. Impact on presidential immunity debate.