Supreme Court Poised to Strike Down Mail-Ballot Grace Periods Before MidtermsJune 9, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court appears ready to rule that federal law preempts state mail-ballot grace periods, a decision that could reshape election rules in 14 states before the 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court Strips Freight Brokers of Federal Preemption Shield in 9-0 RulingMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that freight brokers can be sued under state negligent hiring law, ending a federal preemption defense the industry used for years to block tort claims.
Supreme Court Opens Freight Brokers to Negligent-Hiring Suits NationwideMay 19, 2026Legal NewsA 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II holds that FAAAA preemption does not bar state negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers, ending a four-circuit split.
Bayer’s $7.25 Billion Roundup Settlement Hangs on Supreme Court Preemption RulingMay 18, 2026Legal NewsBayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement stalls as plaintiff attorneys seek more time and the Supreme Court weighs preemption in *Monsanto v. Durnell*.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented StudentsMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed a civil complaint April 28, 2026, challenging New Jersey laws granting in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students on federal preemption grounds.