Courts & Legal

Minnesota MAP Act Expands Medicaid Fraud Unit Authority

Minnesota's House Judiciary Committee passed the Medical Assistance Protection (MAP) Act, expanding the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The legislation adds staff, strengthens fraud statutes, and grants new investigative authority to combat Medicaid fraud.

Minnesota AG Sues Trump Administration Over Blocked Public Health Grants

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has secured a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration, blocking the unlawful termination of over $600 million in federal public health grants. The ruling protects $42 million in funding for Minnesota, which is crucial for disease tracking, emergency preparedness, and public health services.

Beth Anne Cabral v. Dustin Glinski - Washington Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order restricting a father from abusive litigation practices against his child's guardians. The order requires court approval for any future filings by the father, who has a history of harassment and frivolous appeals. The court also awarded appellate fees to the guardians.

Cabral v. Glinski - Guardianship and Litigation Restriction Case

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order restricting Dustin Glinski from abusive litigation practices against the guardians of his child. The order requires court approval for any future filings by Glinski, following his history of harassment and frivolous lawsuits.

State of Washington v. Shmuel Sarliker - Criminal Trespass Conviction

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Shmuel Sarliker for first-degree criminal trespass. The court found sufficient evidence that Sarliker knew his entry into the victim's trailer was unlawful, despite a history of friendly visits, due to the circumstances of the incident and his subsequent actions.

State of Washington v. Sean Patrick Nolan - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed Sean Patrick Nolan's sentence for felony violation of a no contact order. The court remanded for correction of scrivener's errors in the findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding his exceptional sentence, but found resentencing unnecessary.

Richmond v. City of Newport - Court Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Richmond v. City of Newport, concerning claims related to a sewer backup and alleged failure to enforce a local ordinance. The court affirmed the trial court's decision, upholding the dismissal of the claims.

State of Washington v. Derek Paul Riley - Criminal Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Derek Paul Riley, Jr. The court affirmed Riley's convictions for child rape and molestation but remanded for reconsideration of community custody conditions.

State v. Reyna - Sentencing Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals reviewed a sentencing decision for Andrez Reyna. The court accepted the State's concession that Reyna's sentence for Grays Harbor County offenses should have been concurrent, not consecutive, to his Lewis County sentence. The case is remanded for resentencing.

Bibey et al v. Trader Joe's Company - Clerk's Notice for Hearing Questions

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a clerk's notice regarding questions for an upcoming hearing in the case Bibey et al v. Trader Joe's Company. The notice, signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson, outlines specific inquiries related to a motion to dismiss.