With enthusiasm for upcoming MCU series releases on Disney+ building after the conclusion of Moon Knight, fans are thinking about which She-Hulk cases could pop up in the streaming series.
With a reported emphasis on comedy, it's unlikely that some of her major cases will make an appearance, but after representing some big names in the comics, a few will undoubtedly tie into Jen Walters's legal expertise in the show. Some alterations may need to be made thanks to the slightly different lineup of the MCU versus the comics, but it's a good guess some cases’ basics remain the same.
Slander
Jen Walters represents Spider-Man as he sues J. Jonah Jameson for slander in the comics. It's unlikely he'll be the plaintiff if this case appears in the streaming series, thanks to the real-life legalities of the Sony and Marvel agreement. It's possible that this storyline will be adapted for one of Marvel's other heroes.
It’s possible that Jen herself will be the plaintiff, defending her actions as She-Hulk, in a mix between the "Web of Lies" story arc and the "Time of Her Life" arc that finds She-Hulk defending both her superpowered form and her legalese.
Workplace Safety
A common trope in comics regards falling into a vat of unknown chemicals during a freak lab accident, resulting in iconic origin stories. She-Hulk puts a spin on this trope when Jennifer takes on a former lab worker’s case.
The accident gave him super strength and atomic powers after falling into a vat of chemicals but cost him his health insurance and nearly his marriage. Depending on the MCU timeline, it's very possible this healthcare coverage and workplace safety case could be tweaked to focus on the after-effects of Bruce Banner and Jen Walter’s experiences with Gamma Radiation.
Reparations
Although only briefly alluded to in 2004's She-Hulk #3, there was a precedent-setting case in the comic book universe called "Thanos v. The Universe" or "The Infinity Gauntlet Case".
While used in the issue to set the precedent that nobody who dies in a comic book has to stay dead, the comedic endgame of a reparations case against Thanos has potential for major cameos in She-Hulk. The focus on reparations for those who lost five years in the Blip or those who now have to adapt their post-Blip lives could be hilarious and heart-wrenching.
Superhero Registration
As the MCU tries to figure out the best way to introduce mutants to the current timeline, She-Hulk attempts to battle against the forced registration of mutants in Solo Avengers #14, "Court Costs" in front of the Supreme Court would highlight the character's issues with her double life.
Seeing Jen's case repeatedly interrupted by rival Titania's misdeeds lends itself to the humor promised by the show, as She-Hulk barely gets a word in between Titania's disruptions outside the courthouse. The issue ends with She-Hulk losing her temper, frightening Titania to weakly promise to leave She-Hulk alone.
Immigration
One of Jen Walters's highest-profile cases is seeking political asylum for Victor Von Doom's son when he defects from Latveria in the "He Who Wouldn't Be King"/ "The Zealous Advocate" arc. While Doom hasn't yet made an appearance in the MCU, it's possible that his storyline could be set up in She-Hulk in a way similar to Kang the Conqueror in Loki.
Of course, there are also issues of immigration discussed in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier by the Flag Smashers, and She-Hulk could continue to flesh out these post-Blip issues in the Marvel Universe.
Patent Disputes
In the 2014 She-Hulk title, Jen practices her first case in her own firm, representing the widow of an inventor whose idea was stolen by Stark Industries. Unaware of the patent theft, Tony Stark did the right thing by compensating Jen's client, but only after she faced off against his legal team and artificial intelligence to speak directly with him.
Although Stark's death makes it unlikely viewers will see a direct adaptation of this storyline in the MCU, it's possible that Stark Industries could still be the defendants in a patent dispute case alongside one of She-Hulk's clients.
Property Damage
In the last issue of the 2014 run of She-Hulk, the city of New York sues the Inhumans for the level of property damage sustained in a battle. While the Inhumans technically are not considered part of the MCU canon, there's quite a bit of potential for them to appear.
Fans of the Inhumans comics know that the Inhumans were developed by the Kree and that Ms. Marvel has Inhuman DNA. With Ms. Marvel set to premiere before She-Hulk, it's possible these two shows will tie into each other as they lead into Secret Invasion and The Marvels.
Emotional Distress
She-Hulk and a group of other heroes and villains are named as defendants in a suit, known as "The Blue File. In it, they're charged with the disappearance of a whole town that no one can remember. This case could certainly be tied into the aftereffects of the Hex on Westview from WandaVision or the Blip.
Although the type of emotional distress cases like "The Blue File" may not fit with the tone of the She-Hulk series, it's possible showrunners will add in outrageous emotional distress cases to play up the outlandish nature of many courtroom-based dramas.
Wrongful Death Cases
The fall-out of bystander casualties has already been introduced into the MCU, but She-Hulk can really go into the aftermath of an "Avengers-level threat" in a variety of ways.
A wrongful death case- like "The Good Old Days" case where she faced fellow lawyer/Avenger Matt Murdock/Daredevil to defend an elderly Steve Rogers in a civil case- may not be the most humorous take for the series. It does present the opportunity to tie together the phases of the MCU and re-introduce some of the pre-Disney Plus streaming characters to the mainstream continuity.
Licensing Rights
In Women of Marvel #1, She-Hulk has a segment where she chases down Rhino as he's attempting to steal gems from the Museum of Natural History. In a fun turn of events, she's not actually there to stop him, even though she does. Instead, she's there to present him with a cease-and-desist order for selling Avengers merchandise without obtaining copyright licensing.
This brief storyline would tie into Kate Bishop's pushing to rebrand Clint's image as a throwback to the running joke from Hawkeye, as well as embracing the comedic aspect the showrunners are promising for She-Hulk.