Federal Courts

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jay James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Roldan's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court disagreed with Akin Gump's argument that discovery should be denied if not discoverable from the foreign client.

United States v. Boria cocaine conspiracy firearm possession appeal

United States v. Boria cocaine conspiracy firearm possession appeal

United States v. Woods - Competency and Hospitalization

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order extending a defendant's hospitalization beyond the initial four-month period while the government decided on civil commitment. The court clarified the application of 18 U.S.C. § 4241(d)(2)(B) regarding extended hospitalization for defendants found incompetent to stand trial.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's ruling in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims regarding false copyright management information but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on DMCA safe harbor issues.

Greely v. Greely, Jr. et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Greely v. Greely, Jr. et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges violations of RICO and fraudulent conveyances, seeking recovery of damages.

Feng v. US Dept of State - Immigration Action

A new civil case, Feng v. US Dept of State et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' with the U.S. Government as the defendant. The filing fee was $405.

Supreme Court Orders List and Certiorari Denials

The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order list on March 2, 2026, detailing decisions on pending cases. This included denials of applications for stay and bail, motions for leave to file under seal, and the receipt of a Special Master's report in an original jurisdiction case. The Court also denied various petitions for certiorari.

H.J.A.E. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in H.J.A.E. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a bond hearing for a detained noncitizen. The court referenced docket number 4:26-cv-150.

Ervin Joiner v. Houston County Sheriff's Department - Civil Case

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia denied a prisoner's motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis. The court found the notice of appeal did not comply with federal rules and that a certificate of appealability, previously denied, was required.