United States

Mcmahon v. State of Washington - Personal Restraint Petition

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion regarding a personal restraint petition filed by Michael Mcmahon. The case, with docket number 60387-0, originated from the Clark Superior Court. The opinion was authored by Judge Meng Li Che.

State v. Lavallie - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion in the case of State v. Lavallie. The opinion was filed on February 18, 2026, and concerns a criminal appeal from Pierce County Superior Court.

State of Washington v. Jelani Akaeli Dewayne Perry - Criminal Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals filed an opinion in the case State of Washington v. Jelani Akaeli Dewayne Perry on February 18, 2026. This is an unpublished opinion and should not be cited.

State v Butler - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Kenneth Lee Butler. The opinion was filed on February 18, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from the Lewis County Superior Court.

Sidney Hicklin v. State of Washington - Personal Restraint Petition

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion regarding a personal restraint petition filed by Sidney Hicklin. The case, with docket number 60267-9, concerns a judgment from the Clallam Superior Court dated August 5, 2021.

Ninth Circuit Vacates Submission, Orders Supplemental Briefs on Rule Consistency

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its submission in Garcia Morales v. Bondi, ordering parties to file supplemental briefs by March 13, 2026. The briefs must address the consistency of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule with the Immigration and Nationality Act. Amici curiae are also invited to submit briefs.

OSHA Cites US Steel and MPW for Safety Violations After Explosion

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited United States Steel Corp. and MPW Industrial Services Inc. following an investigation into an August 2025 explosion that killed two workers and injured 12. OSHA proposed penalties totaling $179,687 for serious safety violations related to explosion and hazardous energy control hazards.

US Department of Labor Probes California UI Program for Fraud

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will probe California's Unemployment Insurance program due to concerns over fraud and improper payments. A specialized strike team will investigate potential fraud and abuse, aiming to restore the program's integrity and financial health.

USA v. Ho-Romero - Criminal Case Sentencing Vacated

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of David Ho-Romero and remanded for resentencing. The court found that the district court erred by applying an obstruction of justice enhancement without making a finding of intent. The case involved a guilty plea to methamphetamine importation.

Illinois Reports First Measles Case of 2026

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the state's first confirmed measles case of 2026 in an adult in the Metro East area. IDPH is urging residents to ensure they are up-to-date on their MMR vaccinations, as measles is preventable.