In a 6–3 decision issued Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, even for services unrelated to abortion. The ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) interprets Medicaid’s "free choice of provider" provision and could open the door... Read More about Supreme Court Rules States Can Bar Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood
A federal judge in Philadelphia has approved a $1.1 million settlement in a securities fraud case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against beverage startup The3rdBevco Inc. and its founder, Peter Scalise III, over a scheme involving false claims of a celebrity-backed product and the misuse of... Read More about SEC Secures $1.1M Judgment Against Beverage CEO Over Rihanna Rum Fraud Scheme
Three former crew members have filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Studios, and affiliated entities, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination on the set of the television series Doctor Odyssey. The complaint, filed May 30 in Los Angeles Superior Court by prop department members Caroline... Read More about Disney Sued Over Alleged Sexual Harassment, Retaliation on ‘Doctor Odyssey’ Set
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer continues to face legal hurdles, with recent setbacks in a lawsuit against Lindsey Hill and ongoing litigation involving an Arizona woman named Darcy Esemonu. Bauer has not pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2021, after allegations of sexual assault emerged. Bauer's latest... Read More about Judge Again Rejects Trevor Bauer’s Claim Against Accuser Lindsey Hill
A class action lawsuit filed on June 2 in Multnomah County Circuit Court accuses Grocery Outlet and dozens of its affiliated store operators in Oregon of deceptive pricing practices that violate state consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs allege that the retailer used fabricated "elsewhere" prices to create the illusion of... Read More about Grocery Outlet Hit With Class Action Over Deceptive Sales Strategy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed legislation on Sunday that sought to ban all THC consumables, permitting the state's substantial market for THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other products to continue operations. Abbott, a Republican, announced the veto at the last moment, rejecting what would have been one of the nation's most... Read More about Texas Governor Abbott Vetoes Bill to Ban THC Consumables
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that a family whose home was mistakenly raided by federal agents has the right to sue the U.S. government, significantly clarifying the scope of federal liability in cases known as "wrong-house raids." Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the unanimous opinion, addressing the critical issue... Read More about Supreme Court Rules Families Can Sue Over Wrong-House Raids
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday to ease the standard of proof required for students with disabilities who seek to enforce their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related federal laws designed to guarantee appropriate education. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the opinion, emphasizing that while the... Read More about Unanimous Supreme Court Eases Standards in Disability Education Cases
A federal judge on Thursday granted bail to Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher, who faces charges of smuggling frog embryos into the United States. Petrova, 30, had been held in federal custody since her arrest in February. Petrova was returning to the U.S. from a vacation... Read More about Russian-born Harvard Researcher Faces Federal Smuggling Charges, Released on Bail
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one count of sexual assault but acquitted of another in his sex-crimes retrial in New York on Wednesday, marking a significant yet partial victory for the #MeToo movement that contributed to his public downfall. After two high-profile trials and numerous accusations spanning several years,... Read More about Harvey Weinstein Convicted on One Count, Acquitted on Another in New York Retrial
A Connecticut judge has concluded a contentious estate dispute involving the late legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter, ordering his former manager, Paul Nelson, and Nelson's wife, Marion, to pay $226,000 in damages. The ruling addresses improper payments received by the Nelsons after Winter's death in 2014 and denies their claim... Read More about Johnny Winter’s Former Managers Ordered to Pay $226K in Estate Dispute
A new Florida law aims to prevent deceptive immigration advice by clarifying regulations about who can legally offer such services, targeting public notaries who advertise in languages other than English. House Bill 915, signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, requires non-attorney public notaries who promote their services in... Read More about New Florida Law Clarifies Who Can Offer Immigration Advice
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the U.S. Department of Defense, accusing them of illegally federalizing the California National Guard (CalGuard). The lawsuit, announced on June 9, 2025, seeks to reverse Trump's controversial order... Read More about California Sues Trump Administration Over Federal Seizure of National Guard
A San Bernardino County jury awarded former Walmart truck driver Jesse Fonseca $34.7 million after finding the retail giant defamed him when terminating his employment on accusations of workers' compensation fraud. The verdict, reached on November 15, 2024, includes $25 million in punitive damages, reflecting the jury’s view of Walmart's... Read More about Walmart Hit with $34.7 Million Defamation Verdict in Workers' Comp Case
Taylor Swift’s long-running legal battle over her 2014 megahit “Shake It Off” has officially come to a close. As of June 2025, the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the pop star by songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler has been formally dismissed, ending nearly eight years of litigation that centered... Read More about Taylor Swift's “Shake It Off” Copyright Lawsuit Officially Dismissed After Years of Legal Battles