Trump Signals Supreme Court Bid to Block $83 Million Carroll Defamation JudgmentMay 23, 2026Legal NewsTrump's lawyers plan a Supreme Court petition invoking presidential immunity to challenge the $83 million Carroll defamation verdict, a first-of-its-kind civil immunity claim.
Judge Subramanian Orders Remedy Schedule After Live Nation Monopoly VerdictMay 22, 2026Legal NewsA federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated an illegal monopoly; Judge Subramanian now orders a remedy schedule that could force a Ticketmaster divestiture.
DOJ Moves to Substitute United States for Trump in Carroll Defamation AppealMay 22, 2026Legal NewsThe DOJ's motion to substitute the U.S. government for Trump in Carroll's $83 million defamation case tests whether presidential press denials are official acts.
Combs Appeals Panel Weighs First Amendment Defense to Mann Act ConvictionsMay 22, 2026Legal NewsThe Second Circuit heard Sean Combs argue his Mann Act convictions are shielded by the First Amendment and that his sentence relied on acquitted conduct.
DOJ Appeals After Trade Court Strikes Section 122 Global TariffsMay 22, 2026Legal NewsDOJ filed a notice of appeal one day after the Court of International Trade struck down Trump's Section 122 global tariffs in a 2-1 ruling, teeing up Federal Circuit review.
Sportradar Securities Fraud Class Action Filed Over Illegal Gambling TiesMay 22, 2026Law and PolicyA securities fraud class action filed May 20, 2026, alleges Sportradar concealed its ties to illegal gambling operators, exposing investors to undisclosed regulatory risk.
Westchester Jury Awards $8 Million Against City of YonkersMay 22, 2026VerdictsA Westchester County jury awarded $8 million against the City of Yonkers after a municipal truck struck a parked driver on Ashburton Avenue in a state court negligence trial.
Second Circuit Hears Combs Sentencing Appeal Over Acquitted ConductMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit heard Combs's appeal over acquitted-conduct sentencing on April 9, 2026, with judges signaling the legal question is far from settled.
Iraqi Kata’ib Hizballah Commander Charged Over Attacks on U.S. Jewish SitesMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ charged an alleged Kata'ib Hizballah commander with six terrorism counts for directing attacks on U.S. Jewish institutions and targets across Europe and Canada.
Gemini Space Station Faces Securities Fraud Class Action Over IPO DisclosuresMay 20, 2026Law and PolicyA securities fraud class action filed May 2, 2026, in the SDNY targets Gemini Space Station over alleged IPO misstatements, with shares down 78.7% from their offering price.