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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.
Supreme Court to Review Migrant Farmworker Penalty Dispute
The Supreme Court will decide whether migrant farmworker penalties from the Department of Labor should be heard by administrative judges or in federal court—a ruling with major impact on labor law.
Supreme Court declines Florida school gender-identity challenge
The Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit from Florida parents challenging school gender-identity policies, leaving the state's approach intact amid national debate.
Zelenskyy Confirms Ongoing U.S. Weapons Shipments as Prince Harry Visits Kyiv
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy confirms uninterrupted U.S. arms deliveries during intensified conflict, as Congress approves new aid and Prince Harry visits Kyiv.
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.
Virginia GOP Lawmakers Defy Trump Over Offshore Wind Project
Nine Virginia Republicans break with Trump’s opposition to the $11.5B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, highlighting party divisions and regulatory hurdles.
Arizona Sues to Block ICE Facility Near Hazardous Chemical Site
Arizona sues DHS and ICE to stop construction of a migrant detention center near a hazardous chemical warehouse, citing serious safety and legal concerns.
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.
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.
CFTC Sues New York Over Authority on Prediction Markets
The CFTC sues New York, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, setting a key precedent for legal and compliance professionals nationwide.
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.
DOJ Ends Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell’s Renovations Testimony
The DOJ has closed its criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over building renovations, shifting oversight to the Fed’s Inspector General and clearing the path for successor nomination.
California's Ultraprocessed Foods Lawsuit Sent Back to State Court
A federal court has moved San Francisco's high-profile case against major food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods back to state court, spotlighting local jurisdiction in product liability lit...
U.S. Soldier Charged for Insider Trading on Polymarket Using Classified Intel
A U.S. Army sergeant faces up to 40 years in prison for using classified information to profit on Polymarket bets tied to Maduro's capture, marking a legal first.
Cities Push to Expand Block on Federal Grant DEI Conditions
A coalition of cities and counties seeks to extend an injunction blocking federal grant DEI requirements, highlighting tensions over civil rights, funding, and local autonomy.
Environmental Groups Sue to Block Road Expansion in Montana Grizzly Habitat
Environmental groups are suing to stop new road access in Montana's Bitterroot National Forest, challenging the removal of road density limits in a sensitive grizzly and trout habitat.
Hawaii High Court Revives Banana Worker Suit Over DBCP Pesticide
The Hawaii Supreme Court revived a lawsuit against Dole and Dow Chemical, focusing on worker health claims tied to overseas use of banned pesticide DBCP.
Arizona Appeals Court Weighs Release of Secret Meeting Records in Arson Case
An Arizona appeals court is asked to release confidential meeting records that could reveal open meeting law violations in the Louis Taylor arson conviction, raising issues of transparency.