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news.sky.compolitics4 hrs agoUpdated
Judge Dismisses Prince Harry Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher
A judge ruled Tuesday that Prince Harry failed to prove privacy invasion claims against Associated Newspapers Ltd. The decision ends related lawsuits by six other claimants seeking damages.
Engadgettechnology11 hrs ago
Four States Seek Up to $1.4 Trillion from Meta in Social-Media Design Lawsuits
Four states seek penalties near Meta's market value in suits alleging misleading claims about Facebook and Instagram safety. Additional cases from 43 states target data practices and local laws.
ynet.co.ilworld14 hrs ago
High Court Says Officials Face Lawsuits for Ignoring Rulings
Israel's High Court of Justice stated that government officials who do not follow court orders on the Second Authority for Television and Radio could face civil lawsuits. The warning came during a June 28, 2026 hearing on petitions about the State Comptroller election.
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abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Democratic governors urge Congress to reject Stop Climate Shakedowns Act
Democratic governors and attorneys general sent letters asking Congress to reject legislation that would shield oil and gas companies from climate-related lawsuits. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a related case involving ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in its fall term.
pcgamesn.compolitics3 days ago
President Trump Reported Roblox Stock Trades in 2025 Disclosures
President Donald Trump disclosed 12 purchases and eight sales of Roblox shares last year along with small gains. The filings coincide with lawsuits from seven states and other regulatory actions against the platform.
Los Angeles Timespolitics5 days ago
Justice Department Sues California and Virginia Over New Firearm Restrictions
The Justice Department filed lawsuits against California and Virginia challenging new state laws restricting certain semiautomatic firearms. The suits follow a Supreme Court decision that reaffirmed Second Amendment protections.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
Justice Department Sues Virginia and California to Overturn Firearm Restrictions
The Justice Department filed lawsuits Wednesday against Virginia and California, challenging state laws that restrict sales of AR-15-style rifles and certain pistols. The suits argue the measures violate the Second Amendment.
politics6 days agoUpdated
Judge Vacates Education Department Rules Barring Some Employers from Loan Forgiveness Program
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S. Education Department rules set to start the next day. Lawsuits from more than 20 states and other groups challenged the changes. The program has canceled loans for over 1 million borrowers since 2007.
catholicnewsagency.comworld7 days agoUpdated
San Francisco Archdiocese to Pay $395 Million, End Bankruptcy, and Settle 500 Abuse Lawsuits
The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese will pay $395 million to resolve more than 500 lawsuits from approximately 530 survivors of child sexual abuse. The agreement ends a bankruptcy case filed three years ago and imposes new transparency requirements.
axios.comworld8 days ago
Archdiocese of San Francisco Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The Archdiocese of San Francisco filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Monday after more than 500 civil lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse by priests were filed under a state law that extended the statute of limitations.
espn.comworld8 days ago
Washington State Attorney Surrenders License After Allegations of Filing Fraudulent Visa Applications
Alexandra Lozano’s firm closed in June after multiple lawsuits accused it of submitting false claims on humanitarian visa forms without client consent. Federal data show immigration-service complaints rose in 2025, and the bar association reported her signature on more than 53,00…
washingtonpost.comworld8 days ago
Supreme Court Rules 7-2 That Monsanto Need Not Add Cancer Warning to Roundup
The U.S. Supreme Court held Thursday that federal rules preempt state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto over its Roundup weedkiller. The decision blocks lawsuits alleging the company should have disclosed cancer risks from glyphosate.
Engadgetai10 days ago
Lawsuits Filed Against OpenAI, Meta and Google Over AI Training Data and Scam Use
Four active cases filed between 2023 and 2026 accuse major AI firms of copyright infringement, enabling harm to minors, and powering phishing schemes. The suits seek damages, injunctions, and model destruction. dailycaller.com reported the filings and their status as of June 2026…
politics10 days ago
Supreme Court Limits State Warning Rules for Federally Regulated Products
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that state courts cannot impose labeling requirements when federal standards already exist under FIFRA. The decision affects thousands of lawsuits against companies that manufacture products regulated at the national level.
The Independentworld11 days ago
Federal judge orders Musk to testify in voter giveaway lawsuits
A U.S. magistrate judge ruled Thursday that Elon Musk must give a deposition in two proposed class-action suits. The suits allege the $1 million daily giveaway misled voters about how winners were chosen.
Reasonbusiness12 days ago
Court Ends Lawsuits Claiming Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer
A court ruling dismissed claims that the weedkiller Roundup caused cancer, likely ending thousands of similar cases against its manufacturer. The decision affects pending litigation over the product.
slate.comworld12 days ago
Supreme Court Bars State Failure-to-Warn Claims Against Monsanto in 7-2 Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court held that federal pesticide law bars state failure-to-warn lawsuits against Monsanto over Roundup labels. The decision blocks thousands of pending claims and supports Bayer's effort to settle remaining litigation.
rte.ieworld12 days ago
Bill Would Allow Service Members to Sue Military Over Sexual Assault, With 120,000 Claims Projected
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Sen. John Kennedy introduced the Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act on Wednesday. The measure would permit lawsuits for rape, sexual assault and related offenses. A Congressional Budget Office projection estimates 120,000 succe…
citizen.co.zaworld12 days ago
Truck Driver Sues Contractors Over Head Injury at Abilene Data-Center Site
Time reported that Daniel Gonzalez suffered a concussion on March 14 while delivering materials to the Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas. Multiple OSHA reports detail other injuries at the site, including three leg fractures in 2025 and a worker death in October 2025. Two la…
nypost.compolitics12 days ago
Leon Black to Testify on Epstein Ties After Paying $62.5 Million Settlement
Leon Black is set to appear Friday before the House Oversight Committee. NBC News reported that his name and phone number appear hundreds of times in recently released Epstein files. The testimony follows years of documented financial dealings and multiple lawsuits.
foxbusiness.compolitics13 days ago
Trump Administration Advances Four Washington Construction Projects
The administration has started or completed work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a new White House ballroom, a planned triumphal arch, and renovations at the Kennedy Center. Three of the projects face lawsuits or cost overruns.
shrm.orgtechnology17 days ago
MSG Entertainment Faces Class-Action Lawsuits After ShinyHunters Breach of 26 Million Records
Multiple lawsuits filed around June 16-17, 2026, allege gross negligence after ShinyHunters leaked 42 gigabytes of visitor records. The suits cite MSG’s prior privacy disputes and its continued collection of biometric data.
english.elpais.compolitics18 days ago
ICE Abandons Seven Warehouse Detention Sites After Local Opposition
Federal officials are selling or transferring seven industrial warehouses acquired for immigration detention. The reversal follows lawsuits and public concerns over infrastructure impacts in multiple states.
washingtonpost.compolitics20 days ago
Bill Would Require Federal Agencies to Report Communications with Tech Platforms
A bipartisan bill would require federal agencies to disclose communications with technology companies and allow lawsuits over alleged pressure on content moderation. The legislation named JAWBONE targets potential government influence on online speech.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics21 days ago
Trump Administration Loses All Eight Court Rulings on Voter-Data Lawsuits Against 30 States
The Department of Justice has 30 active cases seeking state voter records. Eight courts have ruled against the government so far.
thehindu.comworld20 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Gun Makers’ Challenge to New York Liability Law
The court declined to review a 2021 New York statute that permits lawsuits against gun makers for harm caused by third parties. The decision leaves the law in effect.
Usa Todaypolitics22 days ago
Trump Executive Actions Face More Than 800 Lawsuits as Courts Weigh Key Cases
An NYU-connected tracker shows over 800 suits filed since January 2025. Birthright citizenship, IRS settlement, Kennedy Center name, and mail-in voting orders remain in litigation.
Washington Examinerpolitics22 days ago
Immigration Lawsuits in U.S. District Courts Reach Record Levels
Federal district courts recorded more than 41,000 immigration-related civil cases over the 12 months ending in March 2026. The monthly total climbed to 9,911 filings in March alone, driven largely by habeas corpus petitions filed by individuals in immigration detention.
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Senior counsel attends Oval Office meetings and advises on litigation strategy
A senior personal counsel participates in White House meetings and maintains frequent contact with the president. The counsel has overseen settlements in multiple media lawsuits and holds influence in legal and political matters.
catholicnewsagency.compolitics22 days ago
Archdiocese of New York Offers $800 Million to Settle Abuse Lawsuits
More than 1,300 plaintiffs would each receive $250,000 under the proposed settlement. All claimants must agree to the terms for any payments to proceed.
The Guardianpolitics23 days ago
Jamaican Activists File Court Cases Over Beach Access Restrictions
Campaigners have brought five lawsuits challenging limits on public access to several beaches. The cases center on sites including Mammee Bay, Little Dunn's River, Blue Lagoon, Bob Marley beach, and Flankers/Providence beach.
nbcnews.compolitics23 days ago
Federal Courts Weigh Multiple Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
Lawsuits filed against executive orders on citizenship, federal property, and agency operations are moving through federal courts. The Supreme Court is scheduled to rule by early July on one citizenship case.
Fortunefinance23 days ago
OpenAI Receives Multistate Subpoena on ChatGPT User Safety
Several states issued a subpoena to OpenAI over user safety concerns. The inquiry follows the company's recent securities filing and separate lawsuits in Canada and Florida.
motherjones.comworld24 days ago
Lawsuits Filed Alleging Coerced Abortion Pill Use After FDA Rule Changes
Women have filed multiple lawsuits claiming they were tricked or forced into taking abortion pills since the FDA removed the in-person dispensing requirement in 2021. The cases involve allegations of covert administration by partners or family members. The FDA finalized the regul…
brobible.comsports24 days ago
UFC plans White House South Lawn event despite pending federal lawsuits
UFC CEO Dana White said the outdoor event will proceed despite rain forecasts and federal lawsuits. The promotion has spent $60 million on the card.
Semaforpolitics25 days ago
CFTC Chair Weighs Lawsuits Against States Regulating Prediction Markets
Mike Selig said the agency is evaluating legal action beyond Minnesota and would welcome a Supreme Court ruling on federal jurisdiction. He also outlined proposed rules that would restrict sports wagers and bar contracts on war, terrorism, and assassinations.
foxnews.compolitics25 days ago
At Least 16 States Enact Laws Restricting 3D-Printed Firearms
Lawmakers in multiple states have passed measures requiring serial numbers on firearms made without them, including those produced with 3D printers. Gun rights groups say the rules conflict with constitutional protections. Several states now face lawsuits over the new restriction…
New York Postpolitics25 days ago
Disability groups sue New York and Illinois over doctor-assisted suicide laws
A coalition of disability advocates filed federal lawsuits Thursday challenging doctor-assisted suicide statutes in New York and Illinois. The suits claim the measures violate federal disability protections by offering lethal prescriptions instead of equal access to care and suic…
Los Angeles Timesbusiness25 days ago
Jeff Shell and R.J. Cipriani both drop lawsuits in mutual dismissal
The $150 million lawsuit filed by Las Vegas gambler R.J. Cipriani against former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell and others has been withdrawn. Both sides filed documents ending all claims this week.
Wiredpolitics25 days ago
Protest Targets SpaceX IPO Over xAI Image Generation Concerns
Demonstrators gathered outside Nasdaq and JP Morgan offices ahead of SpaceX’s Friday public debut, citing ongoing lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny of xAI.
foxnews.compolitics26 days ago
Pennsylvania Bill Would Restrict Data-Center Lawsuits Against Towns and Require Community Benefit Agreements
Rep. Rob Bresnahan introduced the Local Control Protection Act to restrict companies from suing municipalities that reject data center projects and to tie federal tax incentives to community benefit agreements.
ibtimes.comscience28 days ago
Pesticide Immunity Bills Pass in 3 States, Defeated in 12 Others and Blocked from Federal Farm Bill
Industry groups spent millions lobbying for state laws shielding pesticide makers from lawsuits. Federal lawmakers rejected a similar provision in the Farm Bill.
New York Postbusiness29 days ago
Startup CEO stayed in role three months after fraud discovery
CaaStle’s board learned its chief executive had overstated revenue by hundreds of millions and kept her in place until March. Lawsuits now allege the board failed to act sooner and did not alert investors.
Washington Examinerpolitics29 days ago
Jones and Jackson Campaigns Trade Defamation Lawsuits Ahead of Georgia GOP Runoff
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’s company refiled a $100 million libel suit against rival Rick Jackson on Thursday after an earlier version was dismissed for lack of service. The filing comes days before the June 16 Republican primary runoff.
reviewjournal.combusiness29 days ago
USAA Cites Florida Tort Reforms in $500M Dividend to 830,000 Policyholders as Lawsuits Plummet
The insurer will deliver nearly $1 billion in combined savings and returns to eligible Florida policyholders between December 2025 and July 2026, citing lower legal costs after the state's 2023 tort reforms.
earther.gizmodo.compolitics30 days ago
Lawsuits test whether prediction markets fall under state gambling rules or federal oversight
Multiple states have issued cease-and-desist orders or filed suits against prediction market platforms. The CFTC has responded with its own legal actions, creating parallel proceedings in several federal courts.
WrestlingInc.compolitics31 days ago
Two Spectators Injured in Trump Assassination Attempt Sue U.S. Government, Allege Secret Service Security Failures
James Copenhaver and David Dutch filed separate lawsuits Monday in the Western District of Pennsylvania alleging gross negligence by the Secret Service and DHS at the July 13, 2024, Butler rally.
nbcnews.compolitics31 days agoUpdated
DOJ Cancels $1.776 Billion Fund for Alleged Victims of Federal Agencies
A Department of Justice attorney stated in court filings that the proposed fund has not been set up and will not move forward. The announcement came in response to lawsuits filed after the fund was announced last month.
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The Hillworld33 days ago
Ohio State University Reaches $100 Million Settlement in Strauss Abuse Lawsuits
The university reached the agreement on Wednesday to resolve claims that a campus doctor sexually abused students from 1978 to 1998. The deal covers all but one of 280 pending cases and follows an earlier $61 million payout in February.
insurancejournal.comscience33 days ago
Mothers Sue Gerber, Beech-Nut and Other Baby Food Makers Alleging Heavy Metals Contributed to Children's Autism
Mothers in three states have filed nearly a half-dozen lawsuits accusing major baby food manufacturers of selling products contaminated with lead, arsenic and other toxic metals linked to neurological harm in children.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics34 days agoUpdated
IRS to Pay $1.8B to Settle Tax-Return Leak Lawsuits; Justice Department Drops Case
The Justice Department will not create a planned $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate people who say they were improperly targeted by federal law enforcement. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the department is abandoning the program entirely.
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The Independentworld35 days ago
Judge Hears Arguments Over Attorney Fees After Lively-Baldoni Lawsuits Settled
Attorneys for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni presented arguments Monday over whether Baldoni should pay Lively’s legal costs after his countersuit was dismissed.
nbcnews.compolitics37 days ago
Justice Department examines nonprofit funding of E. Jean Carroll litigation
Federal prosecutors in Chicago are reviewing financial support for E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits against President Trump. The inquiry focuses on a nonprofit linked to Reid Hoffman rather than Carroll herself.
nbcnews.comfinance39 days ago
Justice Department reported to investigate nonprofit tied to Carroll lawsuits
Reports indicate the Justice Department opened a criminal probe into a nonprofit that helped fund E. Jean Carroll's civil cases. The nonprofit's backer called the scrutiny retaliation and said it was false.
abcnews.go.compolitics39 days ago
States Block Use of DMV Data for Federal Immigration Enforcement; DOJ Sues
The Department of Justice filed lawsuits on May 27, 2026, alleging the four states discriminate by denying confidential plates to federal immigration agencies while issuing them to state agencies and other federal law enforcement.
nbcnews.compolitics39 days ago
DOJ Examines Whether Billionaire Funded E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit Via Nonprofit
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll lied in a 2022 deposition about outside funding for her civil lawsuits against President Trump. The probe centers on whether she accurately described the source of legal fees paid by a nonprof…
CoinDeskfinance41 days ago
President Trump says CFTC should keep exclusive authority over prediction markets
President Trump posted on Truth Social that the CFTC must retain exclusive authority over prediction markets. The statement follows lawsuits between the agency and several states over regulatory jurisdiction.
joemygod.compolitics42 days ago
Texas Senate runoff candidates target Muslim community in ads and lawsuits
Incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have both run advertisements and pursued legal action focused on Muslim institutions and immigration ahead of the May 26 runoff election.
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AI-Generated Filings Rise in Federal Courts
Federal judges and court staff report a sharp increase in pro se lawsuits containing AI-generated text. The filings add to an already heavy caseload handled by U.S. District Courts.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld43 days ago
Former New York Governor Criticizes State Anti-ICE Legislation
A former Democratic governor said New York legislation ending cooperation with federal immigration agents could trigger lawsuits and higher costs for state taxpayers. The bills passed the state legislature on Thursday.
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