Federal Courts

Appeals Court Rules on Defendant's Trial Competency

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order extending a defendant's hospitalization beyond the initial four-month period while the government determined whether to seek civil commitment. The ruling clarifies the application of statutes governing competency to stand trial.

Second Circuit Rules on Loan Agreement Arbitration Violation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a dispute between Lanesborough 2000, LLC and Nextres, LLC regarding an arbitration award. The court found the contractual waiver of the right to appeal ambiguous and partially affirmed the district court's judgment, while vacating the injunction of a state-court proceeding.

Johns Manville Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. - Insurance Indemnity Dispute

The District Court of Colorado issued an order in the insurance indemnity dispute between Johns Manville Corporation and several insurance companies. The court granted the defendants' motion to exclude a threshold motion on the duty to indemnify from the court's "one summary judgment" rule and granted their request to bifurcate and stay proceedings.

Forks v. Trans Union LLC - Consumer Credit Case

A new civil case, Forks v. Trans Union LLC, was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves consumer credit and was removed from state court. Trans Union LLC is the defendant.

Rosales v. Elevate PFS Holdings, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Rosales v. Elevate PFS Holdings, Inc., was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Alameda County Superior Court and includes initial filings such as a Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Entities.

Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock - Civil Rights Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock, concerning a civil rights lawsuit alleging Fourth Amendment violations. The court reviewed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of police officers.

Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock - Civil Rights Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock, concerning a civil rights appeal related to a Fourth Amendment violation claim. The court reviewed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant police officers.

Nielsen v. Burke - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Nielsen v. Burke, affirming in part and reversing in part a district court decision. The case involves a former inmate suing prison officials for failing to protect her from sexual assault. The court affirmed the denial of qualified immunity and the jury's finding of liability, awarding $19.3 million in damages.

Nielsen v. Macleod - Civil Rights Lawsuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Nielsen v. Macleod, affirming a jury's $19.3 million award against prison officials for violating an inmate's Eighth Amendment rights. The court upheld the denial of qualified immunity for the defendants.

Ballard Spahr LLP v. Official Committee of Equity Security Holders - Seventh Circuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Ballard Spahr LLP v. Official Committee of Equity Security Holders. The court ruled that the debtor, Greenpoint Tactical Income Fund LLC, was not liable for legal fees incurred by its managing member, Michael Hull, in relation to SEC and DOJ investigations.