Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’
xAI and SpaceX sued by Mississippi residents for alleged public nuisance from noise at data center power plant impacting health and property values.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rules
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled the $100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by President Trump is an unlawful tax without congressional authorization.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun blocks USDA from withholding funds over compliance with Trump administration policies on immigration and transgender issues.
Pentagon is censoring military newspaper Stars and Stripes, lawsuit alleges
Stars and Stripes advisory board members sue the Defense Department alleging illegal censorship and violation of First Amendment press freedoms.
US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the FCC's system for levying fines against AT&T and Verizon, ruling it does not violate the constitutional right to a jury trial.
Louis Vuitton sues Maryland casino over bag promotions
Louis Vuitton filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Maryland Live! Casino alleging unauthorized use of its signature designs and unfair competition.
Judge pauses Key Bridge collapse trial
U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar postponed the Key Bridge collapse trial after settlements and raised economic loss claim issues under Robins Dry Dock v. Flint.
6 families of workers who died in Key Bridge collapse settle
The families of six workers who died in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse settled wrongful death claims against the shipowners before trial.
District court denies California parks department bid to stop Sable Offshore pipeline
May 28 (Reuters) – A U.S. District Court on May 28 denied the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s bid to stop oil producer Sable Offshore Corp from moving oil […]
Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio recordings
Former president Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to prevent release of private interview recordings amid a special counsel investigation.
US Supreme Court won’t hear Meta’s challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's appeal in a Vermont lawsuit alleging Instagram's design fosters addiction among teens.
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal judge to lift the injunction blocking President Donald Trump's ballroom project in Washington after a White House shooting.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Premises Liability- Dog bite injury nets settlement
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Woman suffers injuries after T-bone collision
- Negligence and Tort -Hit by hockey puck, camper sustains TBI
- Medical Malpractice – Patient suffers stroke from ruptured aneurysm
- Premises Liability- Man suffers paralysis after bench tipped back
- Medical Malpractice – Botched tubal ligation results in childbirth
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Pickup truck passenger dies from crash injuries
- Medical Malpractice-Patient received spleen injury during colonoscopy
- Medical Malpractice – Patient suffers complications from improper cyst removal
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Henrico driver sustained wrist fracture in five-car collision
- Medical Malpractice-Patient dies following blood loss in surgery
Opinion Digests
- Real Property – Inverse condemnation claim over cemetery is dismissed
- Criminal – Fourth Circuit splits from First Circuit over Virginia robbery statute
- Civil Procedure – No jurisdiction over collection action
- Bankruptcy – Debtor’s plan rejected for myriad issues
- Criminal – Murder defendant’s sentence is vacated
- Criminal – Company executives convicted for not remitting trust-fund taxes
- Criminal – Victim’s testimony supports assault conviction
- Jury and jurors – Excuse of juror wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Employment – Urgent care clinic prevails on former employee’s discrimination claims
- Criminal – Drug distribution convictions trigger career offender enhancement
- Administrative – Court lacked jurisdiction over disputed Medicaid funds
- Criminal – Murderer denied new trial


















