Litigation
Major court decisions, class actions, landmark rulings, and significant procedural developments
New Guidance Clarifies Bad Faith Claims Against Insurers in North Carolina
Overview of unfair trade practices claims under North Carolina law, helping policyholders and risk managers navigate litigation risks.
Supreme Court Backs SEC’s Power to Seek Disgorgement in Fraud Cases
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court affirmed the SEC’s authority to impose disgorgement without proving direct investor losses, impacting enforcement and compliance.
Louisiana Appeals Court Affirms Murder Conviction Despite Children’s Testimony
Louisiana appeals court upheld a murder conviction despite minor children's incriminating testimony and vacated life sentence due to absent counsel at resentencing.
Illinois Court Lets MAC Biometric Privacy Suit Move Forward
A federal court ruled that MAC Cosmetics can face class action under Illinois' strict biometric privacy law BIPA for alleged facial scan violations.
Hawaii Supreme Court to Rule on Use of Sobriety Test Refusals in DUI Cases
Hawaii Supreme Court will decide if refusal of roadside sobriety tests can imply DUI guilt, influencing legal strategies statewide and beyond.
Amsterdam Court Lets Greenpeace's Anti-SLAPP Suit Against Energy Transfer Move Forward
The Amsterdam District Court permitted Greenpeace to proceed with its anti-SLAPP lawsuit against Energy Transfer, underscoring protections for environmental activists.
Lawsuits Challenge Qualified Immunity in California Prison Visit Deaths
Families sue California prison officials over two deaths during conjugal visits, challenging qualified immunity protections in wrongful death claims.
Arizona Supreme Court Orders Fake Elector Case Back to Grand Jury
Arizona Supreme Court ruled to return the 2020 fake elector conspiracy case to grand jury after procedural concerns, keeping key defendants under scrutiny.
NJ Court Rules Streamate Performers Are Independent Contractors Federally, Employees Statewide
A NJ federal court ruled that Streamate performers are independent contractors under federal law but employees under New Jersey law, affecting gig economy labor classifications.
Florida Enacts AI Liability Law, Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT
Florida passes AI liability law and sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT risks, reshaping AI legal landscape for lawyers nationwide.
ECtHR Rules Swiss Male-Only Military Service Is Not Discriminatory
The European Court of Human Rights upheld Switzerland's male-only military conscription, affecting legal advice on gender discrimination and military law in Europe.
Supreme Court Allows Alabama GOP Map, Alters Racial Justice Law
On June 4, 2026, SCOTUS upheld Alabama's GOP-favored map despite racial discrimination claims, reshaping civil rights and voting rights law.
2026 Lawsuit: South Korean Adoptees Seek Records, Compensation From Denmark
In 2026, eight South Korean adoptees sued Denmark for sealed birth records and damages, highlighting adoption secrecy and rights issues.
Federal Court Rules Nebraska Can't Offer In-State Tuition to Unauthorized Immigrants
A 2026 federal court ruling struck down Nebraska’s law granting in-state tuition to unauthorized immigrants, reinforcing federal immigration authority.
Colorado Court Orders New Homicide Trials for Paramedics in McClain Case
Colorado court orders retrials for paramedics in Elijah McClain case, highlighting legal liability challenges for first responders in medical-legal deaths.
U.S. Appeals to Resume Logging in Idaho's Grizzly Bear Habitat
The U.S. government appeals a court injunction blocking a 55,000-acre Idaho logging project near grizzly bear habitat, spotlighting federal environmental tensions.
ACLU Sues Over Prolonged Detention of Asylum-Seeking Teens with Disabilities
The ACLU sues the U.S. government for discriminating against disabled asylum-seeking teens by prolonging detention and denying protections.
LA Jury Awards $176M to Families in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A Los Angeles jury awarded $176 million to the families of two brothers killed in 2020 hit-and-run by convicted socialite Rebecca Grossman.
Ninth Circuit Reconsiders California's Open Carry Ban En Banc
The Ninth Circuit en banc rehearing revisits California's restrictive open carry firearm laws, impacting gun regulation nationwide.
D&O Insurance Limits Director Liability in Delaware Shareholder Derivative Suits
D&O insurance Side A coverage is essential for directors facing shareholder derivative lawsuits in Delaware and similar jurisdictions.