State Courts

M.A. v. T.D. - Abuse Prevention Order Extension

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the extension of an abuse prevention order against T.D. The court found that the plaintiff established sufficient grounds for the extension, despite the defendant's arguments regarding imminent danger. The decision is a non-precedential summary order.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Grants Writ of Prohibition in Chick-fil-A Case

The Oklahoma Supreme Court granted a writ of prohibition in the case of Chick-fil-A, Inc. v. The Honorable Richard Ogden. The court found that the trial court abused its discretion in a discovery order related to a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal accident in a Chick-fil-A drive-through lane.

People v. Y.D. - Juvenile Burglary Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a juvenile court's dispositional order in People v. Y.D. The court found that the juvenile court failed to demonstrate discretion in designating the offense as a felony and that a probation condition was impermissibly broad. The matter is remanded for reconsideration.

NG Solutions v. Durian - Statute of Limitations Dispute

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in NG Solutions v. Durian concerning a dispute over the statute of limitations for a commercial loan and personal guaranty. The court affirmed the judgment, finding the lawsuit was not barred even under the shorter limitations period.

Conservatorship of Krueger - Appeal of Attorney Fee Award

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, reversed an order awarding attorney fees in the Conservatorship of Elizabeth Krueger. The court found the probate court abused its discretion by awarding fees for work performed in a separate civil proceeding, which was not authorized by statute for appointed counsel.

People v. Valencia - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a conviction for murder and other felonies in People v. Valencia. The court held that exigent circumstances justified the warrantless entry into the defendant's apartment and that police did not need to seek a warrant once inside. The court also ordered sentencing errors to be corrected on remand.

People v. Burgos - Appeal of Postconviction Order Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, issued a non-precedential opinion in People v. Burgos on March 10, 2026. The court dismissed the defendant's appeal of a postconviction order denying his request for resentencing.

People v. Rodriguez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, affirmed the judgment against Crystal Cortes Rodriguez. The defendant pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges related to theft, identity theft, forgery, and battery. The court found no arguable issues on appeal.

Belman v. Los Bagres Corp. - Wrongful Termination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Los Bagres Corporation and Juan Erasmo Garcia for wrongful termination of an employee. The court found no reversible error in the jury's verdict or the trial proceedings, upholding the lower court's decision.

In re D.M. - Termination of Parental Rights Appeal

The California Court of Appeal conditionally reversed an order terminating parental rights in the case of In re D.M. The court found that the Department of Public Social Services failed to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act, as conceded by the department. The case is remanded for further proceedings.