United States: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

The U.S. Government has escalated its challenge to the Court of International Trade's authority regarding IEEPA tariff refunds, filing an appeal with the Federal Circuit. This legal battle centers on whether courts can order the return of tariff payments for entries that have been finally liquidated for more than 90 days, with significant implications for multinational companies that paid these tariffs.

Recent developments in litigation challenging the Administration's IEEPA tariffs have created uncertainty for importers seeking refunds of duties already paid to the government.

The Federal Circuit reversed a district court decision, ruling that Insulet Corporation's trade secrets claim against EOFlow was filed too late under the Defend Trade Secrets Act's three-year statute of limitations.

A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision examines whether a $9 million annual aggregate limit in umbrella insurance policies applies to property damage claims arising from long-term groundwater pollution at California's Chino Airport.

Since the 1970s, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asserted the right to obtain disgorgement of profits from those who violate the securities laws.

The Supreme Court's decision in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd. addresses whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 creates an implied private right of action for investors...

A Texas state court has granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction allowing him to play for Texas Tech in 2026 despite the NCAA declaring him permanently ineligible for violating sports wagering rules. The court found that Sorsby's gambling addiction and mental health issues, combined with his rehabilitation efforts, warranted relief from the NCAA's enforcement action, raising questions about judicial oversight of NCAA eligibility decisions.

This bulletin examines recent trade secret litigation developments from March and April 2026, including significant damages awards, appellate decisions, and injunctive relief cases. The analysis covers jury verdicts ranging from $175 million to $170 million, a Federal Circuit reversal of an $18.3 million award, and a temporary restraining order preventing threatened disclosure of proprietary information.

Artificial intelligence could make it easier for someone possessing material nonpublic information to create a defense to a charge of insider trading.