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Babcock v. State of Florida - Appellate Decision

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Babcock v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion, affirming the disposition without further comment. The case involves an appeal from the Circuit Court for Wakulla County.

Closner v. PeaceHealth - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued an opinion in the case of Closner v. PeaceHealth, docket number 40991-1. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, and concerns an appeal from Clark Superior Court.

State v. Cordle - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Andrew Russell Cordle, with a file date of February 26, 2026. This document provides the official court opinion and related case information.

Supreme Court of Washington Opinion: In re Recall of Clouse

The Supreme Court of Washington has issued its opinion in the case In re Recall of Clouse, with a file date of February 26, 2026. This opinion addresses a matter originating from the Thurston County Superior Court.

State v. Montes - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has filed an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Damaso Alejandro Montes. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, and is not to be cited per GR 14.1(a). This document provides information about the case, including the docket number and counsel of record.

Alvarez v. Alvarez - Marriage Dissolution Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals Division III has issued an opinion in the marriage dissolution case of In the Matter of the Marriage of Ramiro Alverez & Janet Alvarez. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, under docket number 40226-6.

State v. Martinez-Caraza - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of State v. Martinez-Caraza. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from the Klickitat Superior Court.

In re Recall of Lauser - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Washington issued an opinion in the case In re Recall of Lauser, with a file date of February 26, 2026. The opinion details the court's decision regarding a recall matter, with specific justices authoring majority opinions, concurrences, and dissents.

In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of: Ralph Howard Blakely

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Ralph Howard Blakely. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, with docket number 40545-1.

Labor proposes rule clarifying employee, contractor status

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors under federal wage and hour laws. This proposal would rescind the 2024 final rule and revert to an analysis similar to the one used in 2021, aiming to simplify compliance for employers and ensure worker protections.