Federal Courts

B.B. v. Hochul - Children's Due Process Rights in Foster Care

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that fourteen children have standing to sue New York over its certification scheme for relative foster parents, which they allege violates their due process rights. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

US v. Jacob Parlin - Drug Conviction Appeal

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the drug conviction of Jacob Parlin. Parlin appealed his conviction for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, arguing the trial court erred in admitting certain testimony and that the evidence was insufficient to prove intent to distribute. The court found no error.

Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular - Opinion Amendment

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an errata sheet to amend its opinion in case 23-1705, Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular. The amendments correct minor typographical errors in quoted language and word usage on specific pages of the opinion.

Capconvert LLC v Brown et al - Defend Trade Secrets Act Case

Capconvert LLC filed a civil case against Benjamin Brown and Signyl LLC on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 and involves a filing fee of $405.

Calloway v. City and County of San Francisco - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Calloway v. City and County of San Francisco, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 3:26-cv-02148, involves a complaint filed by Dominique Calloway against the City and County of San Francisco.

Lin v. Noem et al - Immigration Case Filing

A new civil case, Lin v. Noem et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves immigration actions and has been assigned case number 3:26-cv-02147. The initial filings include a complaint, civil cover sheet, proposed summons, and a statement regarding the complaint.

Goncalves v. Chriss et al - Stockholder Suit

A new civil case, Goncalves v. Chriss et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing docket number 5:26-cv-02145, is categorized as a Stockholder Suit under Federal Question basis.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the United States.

Roe v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint names the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Darrell Smith as defendants. The filing fee was $405.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing fee was $405.