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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.
First Circuit Courts Heated Debate on 340B Subsidy Lawsuit
The First Circuit is hearing a critical lawsuit on federal subsidies for low-income healthcare providers, potentially affecting millions' access to care.
Defense Admits Guilt on Some Charges, Denies First-Degree Murder in Trader Joe’s Trial
Gene Atkins’ trial in LA for 2018 Trader Joe’s shooting begins; defense admits partial guilt but denies first-degree murder charge.
Supreme Court Lets Alabama Use Discriminatory Map for 2026 Elections
SCOTUS overruled lower courts, allowing Alabama's GOP-favoring congressional map despite racial bias claims ahead of August primaries.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Youth Climate Suit on Grounds of Legal Standing
The Ninth Circuit upheld dismissal of youth-led climate lawsuit against Trump’s fossil fuel orders, clarifying standing limits and judicial roles in climate cases.
Transgender Youth Sue DOJ Over Subpoenas for Medical Records
Transgender youth file class-action lawsuit challenging DOJ subpoenas demanding sensitive medical records amid federal crackdown on gender-affirming care.
Appeals Court Upholds $4.4M Penalty Against Former NRA Chief LaPierre
New York appeals court upholds $4.4 million penalty against former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre for misusing funds, reinforcing nonprofit governance standards.
News Publishers Sue NewsBreak Over Copyrighted Embedded Content
Emmerich Newspapers sues NewsBreak for copyright infringement, challenging digital news aggregation and content licensing.
Georgia Supreme Court Allows Resumption of Executions After COVID Pause
Georgia Supreme Court ruled June 2, 2026, to resume executions halted since 2024 due to COVID-19, impacting death row and capital defense.
Senators Introduce Bill to Make PACER Free for All Users
The Open Courts Act seeks to eliminate PACER fees, expanding free public access to federal court documents and increasing transparency.
Iskander Family Files $375M Wrongful Death Suit Over 2020 Crash
The Iskander family sues Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson for $375M in wrongful death civil case after 2020 fatal crash involving two boys.
Illinois Court Advances Blind Patient’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
An Illinois federal court lets a blind patient’s disability discrimination claims over denied treatment proceed, highlighting healthcare legal compliance.
Florida AG Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Suicide, Mass Shooting
Florida Attorney General sues OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in 2025 suicide and Florida State University shooting, raising AI liability concerns.
Arizona Sues Major Insurers for Price-Fixing Scheme Hurting Providers
Arizona AG sues insurers and MultiPlan for alleged price-fixing, underpaying healthcare providers and raising patient costs in a major antitrust case.
Fifth Circuit splits over constitutionality of Louisiana police buffer zone law
The Fifth Circuit court split on Louisiana's 25-foot buffer zone law, raising First Amendment and constitutional issues for press and police interactions.
Joe Sanberg Gets 14 Years for $248M ESG Investment Fraud
Joe Sanberg sentenced to 14 years for $248 million fraud at ESG-focused Aspiration Partners, highlighting rising legal scrutiny in green finance.
Justice Thomas Critiques Supreme Court’s Selective Use of Summary Reversals
Justice Thomas dissents against the Supreme Court's uneven use of summary reversals, highlighting procedural fairness concerns for appellate practice.
DC Circuit Blocks Pentagon’s Transgender Soldier Expulsions, Cites Unconstitutionality
The DC Circuit Court ruled the Pentagon’s ban on transgender soldiers unconstitutional, halting removals but upholding recruit restrictions.
Court Rejects Rwanda’s $134M Claim Against UK Over Scrapped Migrant Deal
An international tribunal dismisses Rwanda's $134 million claim against the UK after the Supreme Court ruled the 2022 migrant deal unlawful.