The Department of Justice enforces the nation's laws through both criminal and civil litigation. The cases below are notable for their historical significance or current importance. For more cases, see the web pages of the U.S. Attorneys offices, special prosecutors, and litigating divisions.
U.S. v. John Cockerham, Jr., Melissa Cockerham, Carolyn Blake, a.k.a. Carol Bradshaw
Authors Guild Inc., et al. v. Google Inc.
U.S. v. Illya Bond (Power Source )
U.S. and Plaintiff States v. Republic Services, Inc. and Allied Waste Industries, Inc.
Litigation Against Tobacco Companies
Updated October 21, 2016