TransUnion Class Certified in FCRA Fraud-Block Dispute Covering 281,000 ConsumersMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyA Pennsylvania federal judge certified a class of nearly 281,000 consumers against TransUnion LLC over claims the credit bureau violated the FCRA's fraud-block procedures.
Gautam Adani, Nephew Settle SEC Fraud Claims for $18 MillionMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyGautam Adani and Sagar Adani agreed to pay $18 million to settle SEC civil fraud claims tied to an alleged bribery scheme, while criminal charges remain pending in Brooklyn.
New York Business Owner Gets 37 Months for Health Care Fraud Money LaunderingMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyA New York business owner received a 37-month federal prison sentence for laundering nearly $1.5 million in health care fraud proceeds through shell companies for a transnational criminal organization.
Apple Agrees to $250 Million Settlement Over iPhone AI Marketing ClaimsMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyApple agreed to a $250 million class action settlement over allegations it marketed Apple Intelligence AI features on iPhones before those features existed.
Federal Indictment Targets Tennessee Trio in California Crypto Robbery RingMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors unsealed charges against three Nashville men accused of using fake food delivery orders to surveil and rob cryptocurrency holders across California.
DOJ Settles Trump IRS Suit, Creates $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization FundMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ settled Trump's $10 billion IRS tax return lawsuit with a formal apology and a new $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, drawing immediate legal scrutiny.
Federal Jury Awards $49.5M in Boeing 737 MAX Wrongful-Death TrialMay 18, 2026VerdictsA Chicago federal jury awarded $49.5 million in compensatory damages to the family of Samya Rose Stumo, killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, against Boeing.
Murdaugh Sues Former Court Clerk Over Jury Tampering Days After Murder Convictions OverturnedMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyAlex Murdaugh filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against former clerk Becky Hill four days after his murder convictions were overturned, alleging jury tampering under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing jury interference by the county clerk of court.
Federal Jury Finds Musk’s OpenAI Claims Time-BarredMay 18, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Oakland unanimously found Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft time-barred, and Judge Gonzalez Rogers dismissed all counts on May 18, 2026.