South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 15, 2026Legal NewsSouth Carolina's highest court unanimously threw out Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing jury tampering by a court clerk and excessive financial-crime evidence at trial.
Virginia Supreme Court Voids Voter-Approved Redistricting ReferendumMay 15, 2026Legal NewsVirginia's Supreme Court voided a voter-approved redistricting referendum on procedural grounds, blocking a Democratic congressional map with potential 2026 midterm consequences.
North Dakota High Court Blocks Greenpeace’s Dutch End-Run on $345M VerdictMay 14, 2026Legal NewsNorth Dakota's Supreme Court ordered a 4-1 antisuit injunction blocking Greenpeace's Amsterdam suit that could have nullified the $345M U.S. defamation verdict.
Supreme Court Vacates Alabama Redistricting Order, Clearing Path to New MapsMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 order vacates Alabama's court-ordered redistricting map, directing reconsideration under the new Callais VRA standard before the 2026 midterms.