Call for submissions for Volume 3 Issue 2 by Legal Research & Analysis

All the submissions are to be made only through online portal on or before 23:59 hours on December 29, 2025. 

Call for Submissions: Volume 3 Issue 2 by Trends in Intellectual Property Research

All the submissions are to be made only through online portal on or before 23:59 hours on December 29, 2025. 

Oregon Homicide Rates: 2025 Analysis

Although Oregon is one of the safest states in the U.S., Portland has a high concentration of violent crime (including homicides).

California Man Files Lawsuit After Adult Daughter Dies from Drug Overdose in San Diego Jail

“How are you talking to me if you’re having a seizure?” a guard allegedly asked hours before 31-year-old Callen Lines’s death.

Male Violinist Says He Was Sexually Harassed By Will Smith

A male violinist who performed with Will Smith has filed a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit against the actor and his production company. According to The New York Times, the lawsuit was filed earlier this week on behalf of plaintiff Brian King Joseph. In court documents, attorneys for Joseph say their client was fired

Reddit Files Lawsuit to Stop Australia from Enforcing Child Safety Laws

“It is [an] action we saw time and time again by Big Tobacco against tobacco control, and we are seeing it now by some social media or big tech giants,” an Australian health official said in response to Reddit’s lawsuit.

North Carolina, Other States Sue to Stop Trump Administration from Killing the CFPB

“Congress created the CFPB, funded it, and gave it a clear mission: protect consumers,” Jackson said in a statement. “No agency official has the authority to override that decision. This lawsuit is about making sure consumers don’t lose a watchdog that has already returned billions of dollars to millions of people who were unfairly treated.” 

Attorneys General Challenge Health Department “Declaration” on Gender-Affirming Care

New York Attorney General James, a lead plaintiff in the case, accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy of making false claims about the dangers of gender-affirming care.

Virginia Family Files Lawsuit After Being “Attacked” By Bed Bugs on Atlanta-Amsterdam Flight

“Prior to landing in Amsterdam, the flight attendants again urged Dr. Albuquerque and Mrs. Garcia not to tell anyone about the infestation because, if they did so, they would miss their connecting flight to Serbia,” the lawsuit alleges.

Oklahoma Court Grants AG Request to Intervene in State Farm Racketeering Lawsuit

“This is not a game,” the judge told State Farm attorneys. “Discovery games are going to stop. I am telling you now that I am not going to be pleased if there is a continuous pattern to disregard the orders of this court.”

Texas Appeals Court Says Paxton Can’t Require Weekly Reports from Big-City Prosecutors

“Based on the plain language of [the code], the Legislature did not expressly grant rulemaking authority to the Attorney General, nor can rulemaking power be implied where no such authority is expressly granted,” Justice Scott K. Field wrote.

Teen Drug Use Remains Historically Low

National survey finds most U.S. teens continue avoiding drugs.

Justice Department Settles with LivCor Rental Pricing Case

LivCor settles with Justice Department over rental price coordination.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Sues After Being Targeted with Homophobic “Deepfake”

In December, Washington State Patrol staff allegedly created an AI-generated video that depicted Pearson and another uniformed male trooper kissing on a roadside. An automated voiceover states, “this is SWAT training, no homo.”

Dana-Farber Settles Federal Research Data Lawsuit

Dana-Farber agrees to $15 million settlement over flawed federally funded research.

Dana-Farber Settles Federal Research Data Lawsuit

Dana-Farber agrees to $15 million settlement over flawed federally funded research.

California Drops Bullet Train Funding Claims Against Trump Administration

“The Federal Railroad Administration stated that all work performed by the Authority – whether undertaken as part of cooperative agreements or otherwise – remains ‘at risk’ and may not receive funding,” a rail spokesperson said. “Combined with the Administration’s persistent lack of good-faith engagement, this made clear that the federal government is unlikely to uphold its commitments to California. As a result, the State has opted to move forward without the Trump administration. We regret that they will not share in California’s success.”

Idaho Officials Question Mental Health Cuts

Idaho leaders doubt mental health service cuts will reduce costs.

New York Distributes Opioid Settlement Funds

Federal judge rejects LegalForce trademark claim over descriptive Lawfirms.com domain.

DOJ Seizes Database in Bank Fraud

Federal agents shut down website used to steal bank login details.

Maryland IT Executive Faces Federal Fraud Charges

Federal prosecutors accuse Maryland IT owner of rigging contracts.

Jury Deadlocks in Hochul Aide Trial

Jury halts verdict in former Hochul aide foreign agent case.