By Margaret R. Calloway, Legal Affairs Correspondent. Last updated May 2026. Quick Answer Box– What this case is: Two legally distinct actions against Nelnet, Inc. — a 2022 data breach class action and a separate student loan servicing misconduct lawsuit — are both active in federal court as of 2026.– Who qualifies: Current and former […]
By Margaret L. Harmon, Legal Affairs Correspondent. Last updated June 2026. QUICK ANSWER BOX What this covers: Federal and state lawsuits arising from the 2024 U.S. general election, spanning voter suppression claims, ballot access challenges, certification disputes, and election fraud allegations, many of which remain in active litigation or on appeal as of mid-2026. Who […]
By Margaret L. Hargrove, Legal Affairs Correspondent. Last updated June 2026. QUICK ANSWER BOX What the case is: A series of federal lawsuits and administrative challenges filed by fired Consumer Product Safety Commission employees who allege their terminations violated federal civil service law, union agreements, and constitutional due process protections. Who qualifies: Career federal employees […]