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Chicago jury starts deliberations in Samya Stumo family Boeing 737 MAX wrongful death suit

Chicago jury starts deliberations in Samya Stumo family Boeing 737 MAX wrongful death suit

A Chicago jury began deliberations after hearing a wrongful-death suit filed by family members of Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old who died in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash involving a Boeing 737 MAX. The case follows two MAX disasters that together killed 346 people, as relatives seek accountability and damages from Boeing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
US judge blocks SEC settlement with Elon Musk demanding proof it is fair

US judge blocks SEC settlement with Elon Musk demanding proof it is fair

A federal judge has put the SEC’s $1.5 million settlement with Elon Musk on hold after concerns about the deal’s fairness and how it was negotiated. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan is asking for more information tied to Musk’s delayed Twitter stock disclosure before deciding whether to grant approval.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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US judge again dismisses Fox News defamation case tied to Trump supporters

US judge again dismisses Fox News defamation case tied to Trump supporters

A U.S. judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News tied to Donald Trump supporters, even after granting the plaintiff another chance to refile. The court said the revised case still did not meet legal requirements. The ruling underscores how difficult it is to sustain defamation claims against major media outlets in federal court.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
US contractor Peter Williams ordered to pay 10 million after selling hacking tools to Russia

US contractor Peter Williams ordered to pay 10 million after selling hacking tools to Russia

A US court has ordered former cybersecurity executive Peter Williams to pay $10 million to his former employers after he stole surveillance and hacking tools. Williams allegedly sold the tools for $1.3 million to a Russian broker linked to Putin’s government. The ruling underscores how internal theft can directly fuel foreign cyber operations and raises questions about tool accountability and oversight.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 8 May 2026
Epstein note revealed after years sealed as court releases letter tied to death

Epstein note revealed after years sealed as court releases letter tied to death

A U.S. court has released Jeffrey Epstein-related files, including a suicide note that had been sealed for years. The disclosure came from Judge Kenneth Karas of the Southern District of New York, where the letter was kept as part of another inmate’s criminal proceedings. The release renews scrutiny around the circumstances of Epstein’s death.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Court blocks mailing of mifepristone forcing in person visits for abortion pill in the US

Court blocks mailing of mifepristone forcing in person visits for abortion pill in the US

A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone by blocking the mailing of prescriptions for the abortion pill. The ruling effectively requires patients to obtain care through in person clinic visits, affecting telemedicine abortion access, enforcement of state bans such as Louisiana’s, and related miscarriage care, while intersecting with FDA rules governing use of the medication.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026

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Trump tariff refunds now chase big companies only leaving shoppers out of one key claim path

Trump tariff refunds now chase big companies only leaving shoppers out of one key claim path

After a court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal, a refund mechanism has begun paying out billions to U.S. importers. But the system effectively excludes normal shoppers, sparking confusion, anger, and lawsuits. Some firms may choose to pass savings to customers, yet most consumers still have no clear way to claim or even confirm whether any money will reach them.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
US courts speed up migrant child hearings as deportation risk rises

US courts speed up migrant child hearings as deportation risk rises

The Trump administration is pushing US immigration courts to accelerate hearings for migrant children in custody, aiming to clear cases faster. Legal representatives argue children need more time to prepare and access relief, saying the rushed timeline could weaken their chances and increase the likelihood of deportation for young migrants.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
US judges weigh whether courtroom AI helps or quietly breaks justice

US judges weigh whether courtroom AI helps or quietly breaks justice

US judges and lawyers are wrestling with how AI should—and shouldn’t—enter courtrooms. While some embrace tools to speed work, others avoid them due to fears of AI mistakes in filings and rulings. Judges like Ajmel Quereshi opt out, while Lydia Kay Griggsby is setting AI policies. A recent study finds many federal judges already use AI, though some prohibit it.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
US ICE detains Egyptian family again hours after judge ordered their release

US ICE detains Egyptian family again hours after judge ordered their release

A family from Egypt was released from US immigration detention after a judge ordered it, but ICE re-detained them less than 48 hours later. Federal authorities briefly held the family and moved them toward a deportation flight. After an emergency motion from the court, deportation was halted and the family was released again.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026

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