9th Circuit Opinions

Ninth Circuit Opinion: Uber Technologies vs. City of Seattle

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Uber Technologies and Maplebear Inc. The court held that Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance does not violate the First Amendment, finding it regulates non-expressive conduct rather than speech.

Uber Technologies v. City of Seattle - First Amendment Challenge to Ordinance

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction against Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. The court held the ordinance regulates non-expressive conduct and does not violate the First Amendment, even if it compels commercial speech.

Ninth Circuit Opinion on Corporate Authority and Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion concerning corporate authority and jurisdiction in a bankruptcy case involving Parks Diversified, L.P. The opinion addresses appeals related to the debtor and various holding companies and individuals. The case consolidates multiple appeals concerning these issues.

Parks Diversified, L.P. v. Forsythe - Bankruptcy Jurisdiction Appeal

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the bankruptcy case of In re: Parks Diversified, L.P. v. Forsythe. The appeal concerns issues of bankruptcy jurisdiction, corporate authority, and judicial efficiency. The court's decision addresses the scope of bankruptcy court powers and the procedural handling of complex corporate bankruptcies.

Ninth Circuit: Bankruptcy Court Retains Jurisdiction Despite Unauthorized Petition

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a bankruptcy court retained jurisdiction over a case despite the filing of an unauthorized petition. This decision clarifies jurisdictional boundaries in bankruptcy proceedings involving complex corporate structures and multiple related entities.

Ninth Circuit: Bankruptcy Petition Without Corporate Authority Not Jurisdictional

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a bankruptcy petition filed without proper corporate authority is not a jurisdictional defect. This decision clarifies the requirements for filing bankruptcy and impacts how courts handle such cases. The ruling addresses appeals related to bankruptcy proceedings involving Parks Diversified, L.P.

Ninth Circuit: Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction Upheld Despite Lack of Corporate Authority

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld bankruptcy court jurisdiction in a case involving Parks Diversified, L.P., despite questions regarding corporate authority. The ruling clarifies jurisdictional boundaries in complex bankruptcy proceedings.

Ninth Circuit Opinion: Bankruptcy Jurisdiction and Corporate Authority

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion regarding subject-matter jurisdiction and corporate authority in a bankruptcy case involving Parks Diversified, L.P. The court addressed multiple appeals related to the dismissal of certain claims and the scope of corporate authority in bankruptcy proceedings.

USA v. Boylan - Criminal Case Opinion

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Jerry Boylan, former captain of the M.V. Conception, for seaman's manslaughter. The court held that 18 U.S.C. § 1115 requires negligence, not gross negligence, and found any error in jury instructions to be harmless.

USA v. Boylan - Manslaughter Conviction Affirmed

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Jerry Boylan's conviction for seaman's manslaughter related to the Conception fire that killed 34 people. The court held that 18 U.S.C. § 1115 requires negligence, not gross negligence, and found any error in jury instructions to be harmless.