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Nevada filed a lawsuit against a federal plan requiring cuts to Colorado River water use by Nevada and two other states, arguing the plan violates river rules and ignores the economic impact on southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, as the river faces a potential collapse.
A Colorado ruling granting a fifth year to Class of 2022 athletes was paused by a 10th Circuit stay, temporarily restoring ineligibility unless players have separate TROs. However, state-court rulings (Louisiana, Kentucky) continue to allow some players to return or transfer, with examples like Luke Drzewiecki signing with Minnesota and Thomas Castellanos receiving a TRO. With more lawsuits anticipated as the season approaches, the chaos remains dynamic for both college football and basketball, and SEC transfer rules are under scrutiny as intraconference moves could be challenged.
Former President Donald Trump threatened to sue over a report on National Guard deployments, a tactic some see as using legal pressure to influence coverage and outcomes rather than addressing the facts on merit.
Fresh Tape Media filed a $1.23 million lawsuit against LIV Golf over unpaid invoices tied to preseason media events, part of broader vendor claims as LIV faces cash-flow woes after the PIF pulled support. Mobii Systems has already sued for over $1 million, and other vendors may also be owed money. LIV’s leadership, including CEO Scott O’Neil, is pushing for a possible 2027 10-event schedule with a new investor, Ted Goldthorpe of BC Partners, as they navigate financial strain and recent event cancellations (e.g., Michigan) while determining the league’s future.
A federal appeals court halted a district ruling that had granted thousands of 2022 graduates an extra year of NCAA eligibility, underscoring that the policy dispute is far from over and that more appeals are likely as the NCAA defends similar lawsuits. The piece also notes several players who have benefited from rulings in football and basketball, including Indiana defenders Kellan Wyatt and Stephan Daley, Ole Miss alums Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Wydett Williams, and Gonzaga’s Javon Bennett alongside Florida State’s Chauncey Wiggins.
A jury in Alabama found The New York Times liable for defamation after it incorrectly reported that Kai Spears, a former University of Alabama basketball player, was at the scene of a deadly shooting in 2023, ordering about $9.25 million in damages; Spears was deemed a private figure and the Times expressed disappointment with the verdict.
Louisiana judges' temporary ruling lets players who signed NFL contracts return to college football in 2026, expanding a prior Colorado TRO that granted a fifth year to 2022 grads. The decision is limited and temporary, but it has unleashed a wave of interest from programs to add former players or NFL‑released athletes, prompting questions about roster limits, SEC transfer rules, and how quickly players can be cleared. The NCAA plans an appeal of the Colorado ruling, and the ongoing legal back-and-forth could shape eligibility and rosters through the 2026 season.
President Donald Trump aims to build a ballroom at his Doonbeg resort in Ireland, but the plan faces a stall from Liam Madden, a longtime serial objector citing environmental concerns about an endangered snail; the expansion has sparked lawsuits and a national appellate board is expected to rule by year’s end.
The Kennedy Center’s tarp-covered scaffolding remains in place for water testing and front-portico repairs, even as a renewed plan to inscribe Donald Trump’s name on the facade faces legal scrutiny and a lawmaker’s call for more explanation and a judge’s halt.
The 2026 LIV Golf season ends in Indianapolis amid a cash crunch: an unnamed investor is poised to replace the PIF’s funding at a lower level, year-end bonuses are slashed, and a proposed 2027 schedule could shrink to about 10 events. With Bedminster payments disputed by vendors and lawsuits looming, LIV's future looks leaner and more uncertain, raising questions about player pay, the circuit’s viability, and whether it becomes a smaller, less prominent tour.
The Morgan family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Franklin Sports after Lucy Morgan, 6, died four days after a badminton racket's aluminum shaft broke loose from its handle and pierced her skull during a Maine lakeside vacation; they accuse the maker of a defective product and failing to warn consumers, seeking damages including funeral expenses, pecuniary loss, emotional distress and other relief.
CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott paused work on the Big Bend border project for at least two weeks, signaling a reevaluation that could drop plans for a park-wall and instead use existing park roads, while lawsuits challenging waivers, environmental concerns, and local opposition keep the broader effort in limbo.
As Buc-ee's expands beyond Texas, its trademark strategy fights to protect the beaver mascot, name, and branding from look-alike rivals such as Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio. The latest lawsuit alleges trademark infringement, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices, illustrating how rapid growth turns branding into a legal battleground and signaling ongoing legal costs for smaller businesses, while Buc-ee's has a history of pursuing similar cases since its marks were registered.
Harvard Medical School will pay $53 million to settle civil lawsuits over the mishandling of donated bodies after morgue manager Cedric Lodge admitted to stealing and selling body parts; funds will be distributed to affected families once a court approves the agreement, and HMS will establish donor-inspired scholarships starting in 2027–2028 as part of the resolution.
With Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulling funding after this season, LIV Golf is cutting purses, canceling its season-ending Team Championship, and facing multiple lawsuits over unpaid payments as it seeks a financial path forward through investor discussions and potential post-2026 equity for players.