Courts & Legal

State of Tennessee v. Joshua Bowman - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The State of Tennessee's Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of Joshua Bowman's petition for a writ of error coram nobis. Bowman sought a new trial based on newly discovered evidence related to his mental capacity, but the court found the petition untimely and the evidence not newly discovered.

David Sanders v. Laura Plappert - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of David Sanders v. Laura Plappert, with docket number 16-6152. The opinion was decided and filed on March 3, 2026, and is recommended for publication.

United States v. Amador Magallon Guerrero - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of motions to suppress evidence against Amador Magallon Guerrero. The court found no reversible error in the denial of motions related to alleged violations of the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourth Amendment rights during the investigation and seizure of evidence.

Amadou Sy v. Pamela Bondi - Immigration Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Amadou Sy's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision. The court found substantial evidence supported the rejection of Sy's asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection claims due to a lack of credible testimony.

Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene - Criminal Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a federal habeas corpus petition. The petitioner, Michael Connor, sought to overturn his conviction for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, arguing ineffective assistance of counsel regarding a plea offer. The court found no constitutional error in the denial of post-conviction relief.

Chitwood v. Ascension Health Alliance - FMLA Case

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in favor of Ascension Health Alliance in a case brought by former employee Elizabeth Chitwood. Chitwood alleged interference with and retaliation for her use of FMLA leave. The court found no evidence to support her claims.

Matthew Reyes v. Peter Taisipic Iriarte - Certiorari Application Rejected

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i has rejected Matthew Reyes' application for a writ of certiorari in the case SCWC-23-0000095. This order signifies the final denial of Reyes' attempt to have the Intermediate Court of Appeals' decision reviewed by the Supreme Court.

State v. Texeira - Certiorari Application Rejected

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has rejected the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Petitioner Kenneth Edward Texeira in State v. Texeira. The application was filed on January 20, 2026, and the order rejecting it was issued on March 3, 2026.

Winged Foot Minerals v. SWN Production Company - Oil and Gas Ownership Dispute

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision voiding a 1993 tax deed. The court found that the petitioners, Winged Foot Minerals, LLC and others, did not hold the correct ownership interest in oil and gas rights for a tract of land in Marshall County.

New Directions Technology v. Abbott Laboratories - Patent Claims Dismissal Denied

The US District Court for the District of Delaware denied Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.'s motion to dismiss 160 patent claims filed by New Directions Technology Consulting, LLC. The court adopted the Magistrate Judge's recommendation, finding the defendants' arguments regarding claim representativeness to be unpersuasive and conclusory.