The Legal section explores developments shaping the justice system—from landmark court decisions and legislative updates to consumer protection issues and civil rights cases. Our Legal section coverage helps readers understand how new laws, legal trends, and significant verdicts impact individuals, families, and communities nationwide.
Medical bills tell only part of the story after a serious injury. Learn which factors can influence non-economic damages, what evidence helps support these claims, and how insurers evaluate their value.
J&J's $5.5 billion talc settlement isn't final yet. It hinges on at least 95% of the approximately 76,000 claimants accepting the deal, which followed a court ruling that cast doubt on plaintiffs' evidence.
As spoofed bank calls drain the savings of Americans across the country, an ongoing New York lawsuit against Citibank could decide whether federal law forces banks to reimburse victims' losses.
A rapidly expanding group of lawsuits and class actions are challenging a long-standing practice of hidden fees added at the end of the checkout process. Companies like Live Nation and Ann Taylor have been at the center of consumer protection lawsuits for charging more than advertised.
Recent privacy rights lawsuits against Amazon and Google claim AI facial recognition in doorbell cameras illegally collects faceprints without consent. As litigation grows, courts could reshape biometric data rights, AI regulation, and how smart home companies use and store sensitive facial data.
As a federal NEC baby formula bellwether trial set for August 10 approaches, learn why it differs from state cases, what it means for Enfamil and Similac lawsuits, and whether parents can still file claims if manufacturers win.
Wondering what happens during a personal injury deposition? Learn who attends, what questions are asked, and how careful preparation can help protect your claim and strengthen your case.
A new Georgia Supreme Court decision could influence medical malpractice and wrongful death litigation for years by reaffirming important jury trial protections and limiting how damages caps apply.
BP, Chevron, Walmart, and other fuel retailers are being sued over allegations they used AI in a gas price-fixing scheme, causing Californians to pay more for fuel. The lawsuit was structured to become a class action, and could end up involving tens of thousands, possibly millions, of consumers.
The U.S. Supreme Court is entering decision season. By the end of June, major rulings are expected on birthright citizenship, workplace rights, federal agencies, voting laws, and constitutional rights, decisions that could affect Americans for years.
Bellwether trials are nearing in the nationwide PFAS firefighting foam litigation, where more than 15,000 plaintiffs allege toxic “forever chemicals” in AFFF foam caused cancer and chronic illness after years of exposure.
A $7.25B deal promises payouts for Roundup cancer victims, but tiered compensation, denied claims, and lower payouts versus jury verdicts raise serious fairness concerns for thousands of cancer plaintiffs.
