Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
Ninth Circuit Lifts Tear Gas Restrictions at Portland ICE Facility
A federal appeals panel has lifted restrictions on tear gas use at the Portland ICE facility, impacting law enforcement powers and raising civil rights concerns.
Fifth Circuit Considers If Spin-Off Share Swaps Are 'Sales' Under SEC Rules
The Fifth Circuit reviews whether exchanging shares in a corporate spin-off counts as a 'sale' under the Securities Act of 1933—a decision that could reshape compliance in restructurings.
Jury Selection Begins in Musk-Altman OpenAI Lawsuit
Jury selection started April 27 in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. The case tests legal accountability in tech leadership and nonprofit-to-profit conversions.
Federal judge backs Pennsylvania voter roll internet sharing ban
A federal court upheld Pennsylvania’s ban on publishing voter registration rolls online, reinforcing state privacy protections but limiting nonprofit online access.
Supreme Court Scrutinizes Geofence Warrants and Digital Privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of geofence warrants, weighing privacy rights against law enforcement needs in a pivotal digital privacy case.
Legal Discovery Zeroes In on AI Prompts as Courts Compel Production
US courts are requiring production of AI prompt logs in litigation, raising new challenges for legal discovery and privilege strategies as AI outputs are treated as ESI.
Montana Supreme Court Greenlights Ballot Initiative Targeting Corporate Election Spending
Montana's highest court cleared a ballot initiative banning corporate and non-human entity election spending, advancing a major test for campaign finance reform.
Manhattan Judge Denies Comedy Club's Bid to Block Allegation Posts
A Manhattan judge denied an injunction to stop social media claims of assault and discrimination at Rodney's Comedy Club, reinforcing strong First Amendment protections.
Ninth Circuit Ruling Heightens FCA Risks for Mortgage Lenders
The latest Ninth Circuit decisions in Thrower v. Academy Mortgage highlight increased FCA liability risks for mortgage lenders and set precedents on fee awards and postjudgment interest.
Plaintiffs Move to Limit College Sports Commission in NCAA Case
Plaintiffs in House v. NCAA seek to narrow College Sports Commission oversight. The outcome will clarify compliance roles for universities, media rights partners, and legal counsel.
Supreme Court Sets Final Arguments for High-Profile 2025-26 Term Cases
The Supreme Court will hear final arguments for the 2025-26 term from April 20-29, with major cases on citizenship, voting rights, and regulatory authority up for review.
AI Lawsuits Spark Spike in Securities Claims Against Corporate Directors
AI-related IP litigation is driving a surge in securities class actions against directors and officers, raising legal risk and D&O insurance concerns for corporate boards.
Kenya Court of Appeal Overturns 2022 Abortion Rights Ruling
Kenya’s Court of Appeal reinstates abortion restrictions, overturning the 2022 High Court ruling. Legal standards for abortion and human rights law are reshaped.
USF roommate Hisham Abugharbieh charged with murder in doctoral students' case
Hisham Abugharbieh, former USF student, faces two murder charges after the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Legal experts watch the prosecution's strategy.
Judge Tosses Flyers’ Lawsuit Over Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger
A federal judge has dismissed a flyer-led lawsuit challenging the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger, clarifying limits of consumer antitrust litigation as DOJ review continues.
California's Hidden Fee Law Triggers Lawsuit and DOJ Enforcement Push
California's SB 478, the new hidden fees law, goes into effect July 2024, triggering legal action and strong DOJ enforcement signals—raising compliance stakes for businesses and legal advisors.
Rebecca Grossman Faces Civil Trial After Prison Sentence in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Rebecca Grossman, already serving time for a deadly hit-and-run, now faces a wrongful death civil trial alongside her husband and Scott Erickson. The trial highlights dual legal accountability in h...
Federal Judge Backs Discovery in $20M Hawaii Crime Boss Forfeiture Case
A federal judge signals approval for civil discovery as prosecutors pursue $20M from Michael Miske’s estate after his death, testing novel forfeiture strategies.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Use of Issue Preclusion to Invalidate Arbitration Deals
The Ninth Circuit barred non-mutual issue preclusion as a strategy to sidestep arbitration agreements, reinforcing the Federal Arbitration Act’s focus on party consent.
Court Lets Ex-Joe Gibbs Racing Exec Work for Rival Despite Noncompete
A federal judge allows former Joe Gibbs Racing director Chris Gabehart to stay at Spire Motorsports, setting a precedent for noncompete enforcement in sports and automotive sectors.