Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
11th Circuit Upholds Toss of Expert Testimony in Lockheed Toxic Waste Case
The 11th Circuit affirmed the exclusion of expert testimony in Lockheed Martin toxic waste litigation, affecting environmental tort evidence standards.
Supreme Court Allows Florida's First Double Execution in 62 Years
Supreme Court clears Florida to execute two inmates in one day, raising ethical and legal questions on capital punishment.
Class Action Alleges Fabletics Allowed Data Interception Despite Opt-Outs
A new class action alleges Fabletics permitted third parties to intercept customer data after opt-out requests, highlighting e-commerce privacy risks.
Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Liberty U Sharing Student Prayer Data
Federal judge permits privacy lawsuit against Liberty U for sharing student prayer requests, raising issues under federal privacy laws in education.
First Circuit Blocks Trump Order Limiting USPS Delivery of Mail Ballots
First Circuit denies stay on injunction blocking USPS restrictions under Trump executive order, impacting voting rights and federal election authority.
US Bankruptcy Filings Increase 12.2% in Year Ending June 2026
US bankruptcy filings rose 12.2% to 310,550 in year ending June 2026, signaling greater demand for legal restructuring services amid economic challenges.
First Circuit Keeps Injunction Blocking $100K H-1B Visa Fee
The First Circuit denied stay on the injunction blocking a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, maintaining current costs amid litigation.
Judge Blocks Montana Logging Over Weak Grizzly Habitat Science
A federal judge halts Montana logging project amid insufficient scientific backing for grizzly bear habitat protection, underscoring conflicts in natural resource law.
Judge to Decide Parole for 16-Year-Old in Deadly High School Shooting
A judge is deciding parole eligibility for 16-year-old Colt Gray, convicted of a deadly 2024 Georgia high school shooting, raising juvenile justice issues.
Trump DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Mail-In Voting Restrictions
The DOJ petitions the Supreme Court to reinstate an executive order restricting mail-in voting, raising federal-state election legal debates ahead of 2026 midterms.
US District Court Rejects Google’s DMCA Bid to Block SerpApi Scraping
US District Court rules against Google’s DMCA claims in web scraping case with SerpApi, limiting DMCA anti-circumvention use in public search result access.
Tate Brothers Detained in Miami Amid UK Extradition Battle
Andrew and Tristan Tate remain detained as UK extradition proceedings advance with key hearings set in August and September 2026.
Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit Refine RICO Damages and Predicate Acts
The Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit issued rulings clarifying recoverable damages and predicate acts under RICO, impacting litigation strategies.
New 2026 Research Clarifies How Oral Arguments Predict Supreme Court Votes
2026 Supreme Court research reveals oral arguments’ impact on rulings, helping litigators refine strategies with clearer predictive insights.
Omnicare and CVS Settle False Claims Act Case for $440M
Omnicare LLC and CVS Health agree to pay $440 million to settle a decade-long False Claims Act lawsuit over alleged fraudulent pharmaceutical billing.
Madison Cancels Events After Police Shoot Corey Ruiz
Madison cancels key events following police shooting of Corey Ruiz, spotlighting legal issues in civil rights and policing transparency.
Warner Bros. Sues Amazon for Poaching Exec Under California Contract
Warner Bros. sues Amazon claiming illegal poaching of executive Pia Barlow under enforceable California employment agreements, raising legal questions in entertainment.
Trial Set for Nicolás Maduro in Manhattan Federal Court June 2027
U.S. District Judge sets June 2027 trial for Nicolás Maduro on federal drug and terrorism charges, with sovereign immunity motions due Nov 2026.
Judge Tosses WhatsApp Lawsuit Over Alleged Employee Message Access
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Meta employees of accessing WhatsApp messages, citing no evidence of privacy breaches due to end-to-end encryption.
Federal Judge Allows Arizona Immigration Law to Stand for Now
Federal judge declines emergency injunction against Arizona’s Prop 314, citing no immediate migrant harm, setting early precedent in immigration law challenges.