Federal Court Rejects Ohio State’s Attempt to Delay Strauss Abuse Litigation; Bellwether Trials Set for October 2026

Columbus, OH — March 10, 2026 — A federal judge overseeing the litigation involving sexual abuse by former Ohio State University physician Dr. Richard Strauss has rejected several procedural requests by the university and established a path toward trial for survivor claims. In an order issued March 10, 2026, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson denied Ohio State’s attempt to pursue certain early motions that could have delayed the progress of the case. The court declined to authorize independent medical examinations of twenty designated “Discovery Plaintiffs” at this time, explaining that

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March 11, 2026

Ohio State Leadership Turnover Continues: Carter Resignation Marks Fourth President Since Strauss Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Were Filed

Columbus, OH — March 9, 2026 — The Ohio State University announced that President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. was resigning “[f]or personal reasons” after “disclos[ing] to the board of trustees that [he] made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.” The university said it accepted Carter’s resignation and is implementing a leadership transition plan while it determines next steps. Carter had served as Ohio State’s 17th president since January 2024, after previously serving as president of the University of Nebraska system and as superintendent of the U.S. Naval

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March 9, 2026

Rhode Island Attorney General Releases Report on Decades of Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Providence

March 4, 2026: The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has released a comprehensive report detailing decades of child sexual abuse involving clergy associated with the Diocese of Providence. The report is the result of a multi-year investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the Rhode Island State Police. Read the Report here According to the report, investigators reviewed more than 250,000 pages of records produced by the Diocese, including personnel files of priests, internal investigative materials, and correspondence involving senior church leadership. Investigators also attempted to contact more

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March 5, 2026

Maryland Child Victims Act Expands Path to Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors

The Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 (the “Act”) significantly expands legal options for survivors of childhood sexual abuse by removing the time limits that previously prevented many victims from pursuing civil claims. Under the Act, survivors of child sexual abuse in Maryland may now file lawsuits against their abusers or institutions that enabled the abuse—regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred. For decades, statutes of limitations barred many survivors from seeking accountability in court. The new law eliminates those restrictions and allows survivors whose claims were previously time-barred to

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March 5, 2026

Businesses and Consumers May Be Entitled to Refunds of Tariffs Collected Under Invalidated Trade Authority

Recent court decisions addressing tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have created significant uncertainty regarding the status of billions of dollars in import duties collected in recent years. In February 2026, the United States Supreme Court held that the IEEPA statute does not authorize the President to impose tariffs under the circumstances presented in the litigation. As a result, courts are now addressing what should happen to the large amount of tariff revenue that was collected under that authority. Public reporting and economic analyses indicate that the

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March 4, 2026

Major Companies File Lawsuits Seeking Refunds of Trump-Era Tariffs

February 24, 2026: Several major multinational companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds of tariffs paid on imported goods, following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that curtailed the federal government’s authority to impose certain trade duties. Among the latest companies to file refund actions are L’Oréal, Dyson, and Bausch + Lomb, according to recent reporting. They join more than 1,400 companies that have already brought claims in the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenging tariffs imposed under emergency powers during the Trump administration. The Supreme Court ruling held that the president

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February 24, 2026
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