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.
Baltimore has sued three kratom manufacturers over deceptive marketing and undisclosed addiction risks, but the case won't compensate those harmed. Learn about the kratom lawsuit, why synthetic 7-OH products are under DEA scrutiny, and what legal options injured users have.
On August 31, 2026, a federal judge blocked NY's Climate Superfund Act, a law designed to make major fossil fuel companies pay for climate-related damage. The ruling raises questions about who ultimately pays when floods, wildfires, and extreme weather from global warming costs billions.
Some hemp-derived products that were once widely sold in Texas can now expose consumers to serious criminal charges. Here’s what has changed, what remains legal, and what the new restrictions mean.
Millions of Americans use AI chatbots for emotional support and companionship, from teens to isolated seniors. New state laws are only beginning to regulate the risks as wrongful death lawsuits alleging AI harm reshape the rules.
Virginia law recognizes that a family's loss extends far beyond funeral costs and lost income. Learn who can pursue a wrongful death claim, which damages may be recovered, and the two-year deadline families need to know.
Generic drugs are supposed to be affordable, but antitrust lawsuits allege pharmaceutical companies secretly fixed prices for over a decade, resulting in $850 million in settlements so far. Affected Americans can file a claim through the generic drug price-fixing website by November 9, 2026.
Not every Virginia personal injury lawsuit requires lengthy and expensive litigation. For claims of $50,000 or less, general district court can offer a faster path with fewer procedures and lower costs.
Class action settlements involving Costco, Google Assistant, YouTube TV, Labcorp, Chantix and Mercedes-Benz have deadlines through September 30, 2026. With millions recently left unclaimed in the Comcast case, learn who qualifies, the filing deadline, and why each case matters beyond the payout.
Have you submitted a data deletion request through California's DROP platform? As of August 1, 2026, brokers are now required to act on it. Here's how it works, the real timeline for how long it can take, plus what happens if a broker ignores your request (fines up to $200 per consumer, per day).
The second federal trial in the Bard PowerPort lawsuits begins Aug. 18. Unlike the first, which involved an infection injury, this one centers around an alleged device defect that caused the plaintiff's catheter port to break and pierce her heart. Over 3,500 plaintiffs are watching the outcome.
AI chatbot conversations may become relevant evidence in lawsuits or criminal investigations, and they may not have the same protections as attorney-client communications. Here’s what to know before discussing a legal matter with an AI assistant.
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million to fund treatment, prevent harm, and make changes to Facebook and Instagram aimed at protecting young users. It's the first social media addiction ruling that goes way beyond money by making Meta change how its platforms operate.
