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New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer goods
New York attorney general sues 3M, DuPont, and others for selling toxic PFAS chemicals, seeking cleanup funding and consumer warnings.
Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation
A lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleges the Trump administration shared confidential information of Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, a claim denied by ICE and DHS.
US Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Virginia and California over laws banning semi-automatic rifles and the state's Glock ban.
Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide
A Canadian mother sued OpenAI in California state court, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter’s suicide by validating suicidal thoughts and criticizing crisis hotlines.
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 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.
Trump dismisses lawsuit against IRS, court filing shows
Donald Trump voluntarily dismissed his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns, according to a Miami court filing.
US judge throws out Trump’s defamation case against Wall Street Journal
A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, citing failure to meet the actual malice standard.
University of Oregon sued over alleged whistleblower retaliation
Cherokee Staples sued University of Oregon for $550,000 alleging retaliation after reporting misconduct by her supervisor and subsequent layoffs.
Supreme Court of Virginia orders new trial in $2B Appian-Pega case
The Supreme Court of Virginia ordered a new trial in a $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit involving McLean-based software company Appian, which sought to reinstate its 2022 jury award from Massachusetts-based Pegasystems. […]
Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook appeal
Story highlights · Supreme Court denies Alex Jones’ appeal in $1.4B defamation case · Jones found liable for claiming Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax · Judge previously issued default […]
Clinic didn’t know of suit, is stuck with big judgment
A judge has refused to undo a $2.3 million medical malpractice judgment against a former Salem medical clinic that didn’t know it was being sued because its registered agent did […]
Legal Tech
- A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Evidence – Expert’s exclusion from trial deemed harmless
- Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order
- Criminal – Court refuses to continue trial despite missing witness
- Criminal – Meth defendant wasn’t entitled to sentencing safety valve
- Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions
- Real Property – Condo unit owner challenges expansion plans
