Courts & Legal

Henry C. Sama v. Ethan Carswell - Case Withdrawn

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal in the case of Henry C. Sama v. Ethan Carswell. Jurisdiction has been released back to the trial court upon receipt of the order.

Jacobs v. Papez - Civil Case

The 3rd District Court of Appeal in California has docketed a new civil case, Jacobs v. Papez, under case number C100761. The filing date was March 6, 2024. Oral arguments are scheduled for February 17, 2026.

The People v. O.F. - Criminal Appeal

This document provides case information for the appellate case The People v. O.F. (Case No. A166528) filed in the 1st Appellate District Court of California. The filing date was November 3, 2022.

People v. Anderson - Criminal Appeal

The California 6th Appellate District has filed case H051905, an appeal in the criminal case of The People v. Anderson. The filing date was January 29, 2024, with the trial court case number C2016556.

DOJ OLC Opinion on Federal Housing Assistance and PRWORA

The DOJ Office of Legal Counsel has issued a memorandum opinion clarifying that federal housing assistance programs administered under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 are considered 'Federal means-tested public benefits' under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). Alien applicants must now satisfy eligibility requirements under both statutes.

DOJ Opinion: 18 U.S.C. § 1715 Unconstitutional for Protected Firearms

The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel has issued an opinion stating that 18 U.S.C. § 1715 is unconstitutional as applied to protected firearms, including handguns. The DOJ may no longer enforce this statute with respect to such firearms, and the Postal Service should modify its regulations accordingly.

DOJ Legal Opinion on Stock Units for Federal Employees

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel has issued a legal opinion clarifying that federal employees participating in the proposed "Tech Force" program may continue to receive previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest during their government service. This opinion aims to facilitate the recruitment of skilled technologists into federal roles.

DOJ Opinion: Defense Production Act Orders Preempt State Law

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel issued a memorandum opinion concluding that Presidential orders under the Defense Production Act (DPA) have the force of federal law and can preempt contrary state laws. This opinion addresses a specific case involving Sable Offshore Corp. and the State of California's impediments to oil production.

Reconsidering State Procedures for Competent Counsel in Capital Cases

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel has withdrawn its 2009 opinion regarding the Attorney General's authority to condition expedited habeas proceedings on state competency standards for capital case counsel. This reconsideration, prompted by the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, shifts the interpretation of 28 U.S.C. § 2265(a)(1).

DOJ Antitrust: Adobe Agrees to $150 Million Settlement for ROSCA Violations

The Department of Justice announced a proposed $150 million settlement with Adobe Inc. for alleged violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA). The settlement includes $75 million in civil penalties and $75 million in free services to resolve claims of deceptive subscription practices and difficult cancellation processes.