Courts & Litigation

Ninth Circuit: Preliminary Injunction Against Montana's HB 359 Affirmed

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's preliminary injunction against Montana's HB 359, which restricts 'drag story hours' and 'sexually oriented performances.' The court found that plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their First Amendment claims, enjoining enforcement of the law. The ruling impacts state officials and entities receiving state funding.

San Carlos Apache Tribe v. US Forest Service - Land Exchange Dispute

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against a congressionally mandated land exchange involving the Tonto National Forest. The court found that plaintiffs' claims under NEPA, NHPA, RFRA, and the Constitution were unlikely to succeed on the merits, allowing the land exchange to proceed.

Estate of William Pratt v. Amisub of SC, Inc. - Certiorari Dismissed

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dismissed a writ of certiorari in the case of Estate of William Pratt v. Amisub of SC, Inc. The court found the writ was improvidently granted, effectively upholding the lower court's decision without further review on the merits. This action pertains to appellate case number 2025-000563.

Michael Jerome Jennings v. City of Childersburg - Certified Question Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion answering a certified question from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama regarding the state's "stop and identify" statute. The court addressed whether officers can demand physical identification if a person provides an incomplete or unsatisfactory oral response.

State v. Brooklyn Paige Grimes - Habeas Corpus Bail Denial

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed by Brooklyn Paige Grimes and Mason John Grimes. The petitioners sought bail while awaiting trial on a capital murder charge, but the court affirmed the denial of bail.

Tara Grall v. William Grall and G-Team, P.C. - Alabama Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama dismissed two appeals filed by Tara Grall concerning a business dispute and the winding up of G-Team, P.C. The court found the appeals to be interlocutory and dismissed them accordingly.

Tara Grall v. William Grall and G-Team, P.C. - Appeal Dismissal

The Supreme Court of Alabama dismissed two appeals filed by Tara Grall concerning a business dispute and the winding up of G-Team, P.C. The court found that the appeals were taken from interlocutory orders and a purported final judgment that did not meet the criteria for appellate review.

Supreme Court of Alabama Opinion - Woodrow Carter v. Austin Moore et al.

The Supreme Court of Alabama granted a petition for a writ of mandamus, directing the circuit court to grant a motion for a change of venue in a case involving an insurance claim dispute. The court found that the defendant, a claims representative, was improperly sued in Dallas County when his work primarily occurred in Mobile County.

Cynthia Gerhard v. Elkton Gerhard Jr. - Property Sale Dispute

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion regarding a property sale dispute. The court dismissed an appeal concerning a judgment authorizing the sale of property for division of proceeds. The case involves a dispute over ownership interests and a prior ejectment action.

Alabama v. Grimes - Habeas Corpus for Capital Murder Bail Denial

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed by Mason John Grimes and Brooklyn Paige Grimes. The petitioners sought release on bail while awaiting trial for capital murder charges. The court found no error in the denial of bail.