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De Castro v. West Farms Apts. LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed lower court orders severing third-party actions in the case of De Castro v. West Farms Apts. LLC. The court considered the merits of a motion for leave to reargue, effectively granting it.

Matter of Henderson - Attorney Disciplinary Proceeding

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the Matter of Craig Lee Henderson on March 5, 2026. The Attorney Grievance Committee seeks an order disbarring respondent, Craig Lee Henderson, due to prior disciplinary actions in California.

Matter of Bland - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the Matter of Lamon Darrell Bland. The case concerns disciplinary proceedings against a suspended attorney. The opinion was decided and entered on March 5, 2026.

Matter of Cantor - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the Matter of Matthew Cantor, a suspended attorney. The court denied Cantor's motion for reinstatement and is proceeding with disciplinary charges for the unauthorized practice of law while suspended.

People v. Newton - Criminal Appeal Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Jamar Newton. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive. This decision was issued on March 5, 2026.

Brooks v. Ghazi et al - Stockholders Suit

A new civil case, Brooks v. Ghazi et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 5, 2026. The case, identified by docket number 3:26-cv-01944, is categorized as a Stockholders Suit under Federal Question jurisdiction. The initial filings include a complaint and proposed summons.

Potomac River Recreational Water Advisory Partially Lifted

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has partially lifted a recreational water advisory for the Potomac River, effective March 5, 2026. The advisory remains in place north of Chain Bridge due to elevated E. coli levels following a sewage spill.

World HPV Day: Infection Statistics, Cancer Prevention, and Vaccination

This notice from the Virginia Department of Health discusses World HPV Awareness Day, providing statistics on HPV infection, its link to cancer, and prevention methods. It highlights the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine and screening for cervical cancer, along with other prevention steps.

TBC Koloa Town, LLC v. Pizzetta, Inc. - Contempt Order Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals is reviewing a contempt order against Catherine M. Shyne. The court noted significant non-compliance with appellate rules in Shyne's opening brief, potentially impacting the appeal's progression. The case involves a contempt order related to a civil case.

W.C. v. T.C. - Hawaii Family Court Custody Modification Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a family court's decision denying a mother's motion to modify a custody order for unsupervised visitation. The court found the mother failed to prove a change in circumstances warranting modification.