Federal Courts

Misiph v. 360° Painting - Expert Testimony Ruling

The District of Massachusetts issued an order on motions in limine regarding expert testimony in the case of Misiph v. 360° Painting. The court ruled on the admissibility of expert evidence presented by both plaintiffs and defendants.

Walgreen Co. v. Walgreen Co. - Notice of Removal

Walgreen Co. filed a notice of removal on March 12, 2026, to transfer a civil case from Alameda County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, originally filed in state court under case number 26CV166820, is now assigned federal case number 3:26-cv-02193.

United States v. Claibon Burrus - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Claibon Burrus's motion to vacate and motions to suppress. Burrus was sentenced to 260 months for drug and firearm offenses. The court found probable cause for search warrants related to an investigation into a drug overdose death.

Pamela Lowrance v. CoreCivic, Inc. - Sixth Circuit Non-Precedential Opinion

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit against CoreCivic, Inc. and others regarding the alleged inadequate medical care of an incarcerated individual. The court found no federal claim was stated and declined supplemental jurisdiction over state law claims.

United States v. Elijah Chappell - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Elijah Chappell for unlawful possession of a firearm. The court found no error in the trial proceedings, conviction, or sentence of 120 months imprisonment.

Shepler's Inc. v. City of Mackinac Island - Ferry Regulation Dispute

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's injunction in a dispute between ferry companies and the City of Mackinac Island. The court allowed the City to regulate ferry rates and other aspects of transportation but not parking.

Arateco-Munoz v. Bondi - Immigration Appeals

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Diego Arateco-Munoz v. Pamela Bondi. The petitioner sought review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order affirming the denial of his application for post-conclusion voluntary departure, arguing his convictions for driving while intoxicated were improperly considered.

United States v. Wydell Dixon - Appeal of Felon in Possession Conviction

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision regarding Wydell Dixon's sentence reduction motion. Dixon, convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, sought a reduction based on an amendment to the Sentencing Guidelines, but his sentence was upheld.

Scot Gaither v. Tim Lane - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of Scot Gaither's federal habeas petition. The court found that Gaither waived his right to counsel on direct appeal and procedurally defaulted on his claim of ineffective trial counsel. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026.

United States v. Gregory Kilgore, III - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Gregory Kilgore III's motions to suppress incriminating statements and evidence. Kilgore appealed after pleading guilty to drug and gun crimes.