Latest Legal News

A jury found former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help inside her home. The case marks a rare conviction of a law enforcement officer for an on-duty killing.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming they misled consumers by marketing Tylenol as safe for pregnant women while knowing of possible links to autism and ADHD. The case accuses the companies of deceptive trade practices and corporate maneuvering to avoid liability — reviving debate over how far drugmakers must go in warning the public about potential risks.

President Trump stirred new controversy by suggesting he’d “love” to run for a third term — reigniting debate over the constitutional limits on presidential power and what the law actually allows.

Federal authorities have charged 34 individuals — including NBA head coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier — in a sprawling investigation that ties organized crime, rigged poker games, and insider sports betting. The case exposes how deep gambling’s shadow has crept into professional sports.

An ACLU-backed lawsuit accuses the City of Eugene, Oregon, of violating state public-records laws by withholding the locations of Flock Safety license-plate-reader cameras. The case pits government transparency against public-safety secrecy, with potential ripple effects for cities nationwide using automated surveillance tech.

Starting Sept 21 2025, the U.S. will impose a $100,000 one-time fee on certain new H‑1B visa petitions filed for beneficiaries located outside the U.S., while exemptions apply for existing visa holders, internal status changes, and cases deemed in the national interest.

A widespread outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted major apps like Snapchat, Ring, and Fortnite, exposing how dependent modern life has become on a few private cloud networks. Lawmakers are now questioning whether AWS should be regulated like a public utility.

On October 13 2025, Senate Bill 243 (SB 243) was signed into law in California, setting the first-in-the-nation regulation for AI “companion chatbots” by mandating disclosure when a user is speaking to AI, protocols to address self-harm, and a private right of action for victims.

A default judgment tied to a 2019 assault claim could force the sale of Nicki Minaj’s Hidden Hills home. With $6M in equity on the line, this could become one of the boldest celebrity property seizures ever.

New court documents show Paris Jackson has received about $65 million from Michael Jackson’s estate. She is now raising questions about $625,000 in bonus payments made to attorneys in 2018—payments she says may lack proper documentation and court approval.

Former NFL quarterback and Fox analyst Mark Sanchez is facing serious legal trouble after being stabbed during an early-morning altercation in Indianapolis. Police say Sanchez started the fight and is now charged with felony battery, while the alleged victim, a 69-year-old truck driver, has filed a civil lawsuit claiming permanent disfigurement. Sanchez has been pulled from Fox broadcasts while he recovers and prepares for court.