By: PYMNTS Published: September 13, 2026 Main Facts The intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal profession reached a stark and sobering milestone last week when the New Mexico Supreme Court formally held defense attorney Stephen Aarons in direct contempt of court. The disciplinary action stems from a high-stakes murder appeal in which Aarons submitted…
In a significant judicial development for the future of the American healthcare workforce, a federal court issued a nationwide injunction in June 2026, halting the U.S. Department of Education’s implementation of a rule that would have drastically restricted federal student loan borrowing for many professional degree programs. The decision, handed down by the U.S. District…
In a significant judicial development for the future of the American healthcare workforce, a federal court issued a nationwide injunction in June 2026, halting the U.S. Department of Education’s attempt to enforce new, restrictive borrowing limits on specific professional degree programs. The ruling serves as a temporary but critical reprieve for thousands of students—particularly those…
In a move that could fundamentally reshape the relationship between the American central bank and the burgeoning digital asset industry, Wyoming-based Custodia Bank has officially petitioned the United States Supreme Court. The petition seeks a review of a March ruling by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld the Federal Reserve’s authority to deny…
By: Editorial Staff (Reporting on analysis by Geoff Walsh) June 25, 2026 In a unanimous decision that promises to reshape the landscape of consumer litigation, the United States Supreme Court has delivered a stinging rebuke to the lower courts’ over-reliance on the doctrine of judicial estoppel. The ruling in Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc.,…
STOCKHOLM — In a decision that marks a significant escalation in the global legal battle against Big Tech’s market dominance, a Swedish court ruled on Wednesday that Google must pay $1.97 billion in damages to the price-comparison service PriceRunner. The ruling, which follows years of litigation, concludes that the search giant violated antitrust laws by…
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a decision with profound implications for the stability of global financial markets and the constitutional limits of executive authority, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in attempting to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The 5-4 ruling serves as a…
By: Geoff Walsh June 25, 2026 In a major shift for consumer protection litigation, the Supreme Court of the United States has effectively reined in the aggressive use of "judicial estoppel" in bankruptcy proceedings. The unanimous ruling in Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc., 608 U.S. __ (2026), marks a watershed moment for plaintiffs who…
The burgeoning prediction market industry, which has rapidly transformed from a niche interest into a powerhouse of speculative finance and political forecasting, has found itself at the epicenter of a landmark constitutional battle. This week, the prediction platform Kalshi filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Illinois, challenging the state’s authority to impose a…
By PYMNTS June 24, 2026 The legal battle between Swedish price comparison service PriceRunner—a subsidiary of fintech giant Klarna—and the tech conglomerate Google has hit yet another procedural roadblock. On Wednesday (June 24), Klarna issued a formal notification to its investors confirming that the Patent and Market Court in Stockholm has delayed the delivery of…
