DOJ Files Title VI Lawsuit Against University of California Over UCLA AntisemitismMay 28, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued the University of California on May 26, 2026, alleging Title VI violations over UCLA's response to antisemitic conduct during 2024 campus protests.
Jury to Weigh OpenAI’s Fate After Musk Trial Closing ArgumentsMay 27, 2026Legal NewsA nine-member advisory jury began deliberating May 14 on the statute of limitations threshold in Musk v. OpenAI, with up to $150 billion in disgorgement at stake.
Federal Jury Bars Musk’s OpenAI Claims on Limitations GroundsMay 27, 2026Legal NewsA federal jury in Oakland found Musk's claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman time-barred; Judge Gonzalez Rogers dismissed the case; Musk vows to appeal.
Pinterest Executives Face Derivative Suit Over Tariff Disclosure FailuresMay 25, 2026Law and PolicyA California federal derivative suit accuses Pinterest executives of concealing how U.S. tariffs hurt advertising partners and revenues, testing disclosure duties in digital ad markets.
Federal Court Dismisses Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI as Time-BarredMay 25, 2026Legal NewsA federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's OpenAI lawsuit as time-barred after an advisory jury ruled he missed the filing deadline, clearing the path for OpenAI's IPO.
Federal Hate Crime Indictment Targets California Man in Los Angeles Synagogue AttackMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyA California man faces federal hate crime charges for allegedly punching a Jewish man near a Los Angeles synagogue during a pro-Palestinian protest in 2026.
20 Women Sue San Francisco Sheriff Over Jail Strip SearchesMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyTwenty women filed a federal civil rights class action against the San Francisco Sheriff's Office alleging unlawful strip searches before male deputies at a city jail in 2025.
Solano County Jury Awards $15.75M in Nursing Home Elder Abuse CaseMay 24, 2026VerdictsA Solano County jury awarded $15.75 million against Windsor Vallejo Care Center over the death of a 96-year-old patient, finding negligence, elder abuse, and falsified records.
Federal Jury Awards $110M in Elder Elopement Death CaseMay 24, 2026VerdictsA Sacramento County jury awarded $110 million to the estate of Mildred Hernandez after the 100-year-old Alzheimer's patient died following an elopement incident at Greenhaven Estates assisted living facility.
Pinterest Executives Face Derivative Suit Over Tariff Ad Revenue DisclosuresMay 23, 2026Law and PolicyA shareholder derivative suit filed in San Francisco federal court accuses Pinterest executives of concealing how U.S. tariffs damaged the company's advertising revenue.