USA Archive - Law Commentary

American Eagle aircraft taking off over the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C.

$200 Million Claim Filed Against FAA and U.S. Army Over American Airlines Flight 5342 D.C. Crash

The family of a passenger killed in the January 29 collision between American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., has filed a federal tort claim seeking $200 million in damages. The crash, which sent both aircraft into the Potomac... Read More about $200 Million Claim Filed Against FAA and U.S. Army Over American Airlines Flight 5342 D.C. Crash

Metro Boomin at an event, wearing a black leather jacket and glasses.

Metro Boomin Sexual Assault Lawsuit Heads to Trial After Mediation Fails

A civil lawsuit accusing music producer Metro Boomin of raping a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel nearly a decade ago will proceed to trial next month after attempts to resolve the case through mediation collapsed. Court records filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of... Read More about Metro Boomin Sexual Assault Lawsuit Heads to Trial After Mediation Fails

Rapper YNW Melly standing in a courtroom during his trial proceedings.

YNW Melly’s Double Murder Retrial Pushed to 2027 Amid Ongoing Evidence Disputes

The long-delayed double murder retrial of rapper YNW Melly will not take place until January 2027, nearly eight years after his initial arrest. The Broward State Attorney’s Office confirmed the new date to Rolling Stone this week, citing ongoing disputes over which pieces of evidence will be allowed at trial.... Read More about YNW Melly’s Double Murder Retrial Pushed to 2027 Amid Ongoing Evidence Disputes

U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman speaking during a court session.

Federal Judge in Maryland Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order, Issues Nationwide Class Protection

A federal judge in Maryland late Thursday barred the Trump administration from enforcing its executive order denying citizenship to certain U.S.-born children, marking the fourth nationwide block against the policy since a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction preventing the... Read More about Federal Judge in Maryland Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order, Issues Nationwide Class Protection

A close-up of a hand writing on a U.S. census form with checkboxes and demographic questions.

Trump Orders Commerce Department to Prepare New Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has directed the U.S. Department of Commerce to begin work on a new national census that would exclude undocumented immigrants from the population count, a move that would mark a major break from long-standing census practices and set the stage for significant legal... Read More about Trump Orders Commerce Department to Prepare New Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants

Sign for "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention center in Florida, with a road leading to the facility surrounded by trees.

Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida Immigration Detention Center Over Environmental Concerns

A federal judge has ordered Florida to stop construction at a controversial immigration detention center in the Everglades for 14 days, siding temporarily with environmental groups who warn that the project could damage sensitive wetlands and threaten endangered species. Judge Kathleen M. Williams of the U.S. District Court in Miami... Read More about Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida Immigration Detention Center Over Environmental Concerns

Image of a Tesla steering wheel and dashboard, illustrating the vehicle's interior with driver hands potentially engaged in controlling the car.

Jury Awards $329 Million in Tesla Autopilot Wrongful Death Case

A federal jury in Miami has found Tesla partially liable in a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system, ordering the company to pay $329 million in a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit. The verdict follows a trial over the 2019 collision in Key Largo, Florida, which resulted in the... Read More about Jury Awards $329 Million in Tesla Autopilot Wrongful Death Case

Zillow Hit With $1B Lawsuit Over Photo Use

CoStar Group is suing Zillow Group for allegedly using tens of thousands of copyrighted real estate photographs without permission. The complaint was filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. According to the lawsuit, CoStar accuses Zillow of publishing at least 46,979 images... Read More about Zillow Hit With $1B Lawsuit Over Photo Use

Alec Baldwin and a woman walking outside, surrounded by other individuals, following a court appearance.

Alec Baldwin Lawsuit Against 'Rust' Prosecutors Dismissed by New Mexico Judge

A New Mexico judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin against local prosecutors and law enforcement officials over their handling of the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of the film Rust. Judge Casey Fitch issued the ruling last Tuesday, stating the case had seen no significant... Read More about Alec Baldwin Lawsuit Against 'Rust' Prosecutors Dismissed by New Mexico Judge

Cardi B poses in a glamorous outfit at an event, showcasing her signature style and confidence.

Cardi B Scores Pretrial Wins as Assault Lawsuit Heads to Court in August

Cardi B secured a series of favorable rulings on Wednesday as a Los Angeles County judge sided with her legal team ahead of an upcoming civil trial over allegations that the rapper assaulted a security guard at a Beverly Hills medical building in 2018. The lawsuit, filed by Emani Ellis... Read More about Cardi B Scores Pretrial Wins as Assault Lawsuit Heads to Court in August

Choreographer Sues Epic Games, Alleging ‘Fortnite’ Stole Rauw Alejandro Dance Moves Without Permission

Felix “Fefe” Burgos, the choreographer behind the viral moves in Rauw Alejandro’s “Touching the Sky” music video, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Epic Games, claiming the developer unlawfully used his choreography in the popular video game Fortnite without his consent. The legal complaint, filed this week, accuses Epic... Read More about Choreographer Sues Epic Games, Alleging ‘Fortnite’ Stole Rauw Alejandro Dance Moves Without Permission

Duane "Keffe D" Davis appearing in court, facing charges related to the murder of Tupac Shakur.

Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Appeals to Nevada Supreme Court, Seeks Dismissal of Charges

Nearly three decades after the murder of Tupac Shakur shocked the music world, the lone man charged in connection with the 1996 killing is asking Nevada’s highest court to dismiss the case against him. Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis filed an appeal this week with the Nevada Supreme Court,... Read More about Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Appeals to Nevada Supreme Court, Seeks Dismissal of Charges

A hand holding an Advair Diskus inhaler, a medication used for asthma.

Judge Allows Wrongful Death Suit Over Asthma Medication to Proceed

A federal judge in Wisconsin has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit to move forward against pharmacy benefit manager Optum Rx and Walgreens after a young man died following a change in prescription coverage that left him unable to afford his asthma medication. Cole Schmidtknecht, a lifelong asthma patient, died in... Read More about Judge Allows Wrongful Death Suit Over Asthma Medication to Proceed

Brandy Melville store front displaying apparel and branding.

Brandy Melville Takes Legal Action Against Temu for Imitation Apparel Sales

Brandy Melville, a clothing brand popular among Gen Z consumers for its minimalist and California-inspired style, has filed a federal lawsuit against online retailer Temu. The company alleges that Temu is selling unauthorized copies of its apparel and misusing its trademarks and copyrighted designs to attract shoppers. The case was... Read More about Brandy Melville Takes Legal Action Against Temu for Imitation Apparel Sales

Sign outside a Planned Parenthood health center, indicating services provided and the center's location.

Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood Clinics

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to continue reimbursing Planned Parenthood clinics through Medicaid, blocking a provision in President Donald Trump’s recent tax law that aimed to cut off funding to abortion providers. The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston, extends an earlier... Read More about Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood Clinics