Appellate Court Rulings | Global Trade | Politics Overview: A Game-Changing Ruling on Trade Law In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the global trade community, a U.S. appeals court has ruled that most of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese goods were illegal. The August 27,
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Silicon Showdown: Applied Materials Faces $14M Trade Secret Allegations in China
Competition Law | Technology | Global Trends Overview: Global Technology Dispute In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing U.S.–China tech rivalry, Beijing E‑Town Semiconductor Technologies—a government-backed manufacturer of chipmaking equipment—has filed a lawsuit in the Beijing Intellectual Property Court against U.S.-based Applied Materials Inc., alleging misappropriation of trade secrets tied to plasma
Outbreak & Oversight: Legal Action Erupts Over Preventable Legionnaires’ Tragedy in Harlem
Class Action Lawsuit | Public Health | Society Overview: Health Scare in Harlem A devastating outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease—a severe pneumonia caused by inhaling droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria—has led to urgent legal action in Harlem. Leading civil rights attorney Ben Crump, joined by Rev. Al Sharpton, has filed lawsuits
Trade Wars Take Root: China Initiates Legal Action Over Canadian Canola Imports
International Trade Law | Global Trends | Politics Introduction: East and West Collide Amid growing geopolitical tensions and protectionist undercurrents in global trade, the People's Republic of China has launched a formal legal challenge against Canada concerning its restrictions on certain Chinese imports—escalating into a broader trade war centered on
Louisiana Sues Roblox Over Child Exploitation Allegations — Roblox Denies Claims, Defends Safety Measures
Corporate Responsibility | Child Welfare Laws | Gaming Industry Overview: Platform's Exploitation of Minors In a case with potentially far-reaching implications for the digital platform economy, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, alleging the company has failed to protect minors from exploitation and
Platform Liability and Child Safety: A Legal Examination of the Latest Federal Lawsuit Against Roblox
Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit | Child Protection Laws | Game Platform Regulation Overview: Abuse of Child by Predator through Children's Platform On August 14, 2025, a mother from Oakland County, Michigan, filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of California against Roblox Corporation, asserting the company's platform facilitated the sexual exploitation
Rivian v. Ohio: EV Maker Challenges Ban on Direct Car Sales in Federal Lawsuit
Automotive law | Constitutional Litigation | Politics Introduction: A Legal Collision Over Direct Sales Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive Inc. has taken legal aim at the State of Ohio, filing a federal lawsuit that challenges the state's longstanding prohibition on direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. In a sharply worded complaint, Rivian
When Parody Meets Litigation: Epoch Drops Lawsuit Against ‘Sylvanian Drama’ Creator
Intellectual Property | Digital Culture | Legal News Introduction: The Case That Said ‘Sayonara’ to Puppy Drama In a surprising turn of events, Epoch Company, Ltd.—the Japanese toymaker behind Sylvanian Families (known in the U.S. as Calico Critters)—has voluntarily dropped its copyright and trademark lawsuit against Irish content creator Thea von
Free Speech or Forced Silence? X Sues Modi Government in Escalating India Censorship Battle
Speech Protection Laws | Digital Platform Regulation | Politics Introduction: Silicon Valley Meets South Block in a Constitutional Showdown In a landmark legal confrontation with global implications for digital freedom of expression, X Corp (formerly Twitter) has filed suit against the Government of India, challenging takedown orders it claims are arbitrary,
Early Decision, Antitrust Division: New Lawsuit Targets Exclusive College Admissions Practices
Antitrust Laws | Academic Institutions | Society Introduction: Exclusive Access Under Legal Scrutiny A new antitrust class action lawsuit filed in federal court is challenging the early-decision admissions programs at several of the most selective colleges and universities in the United States. The suit alleges that these programs unlawfully restrain competition