Courts & Litigation

Cache Valley Electric Co. v. Dep't of Labor & Industries - Court Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of Cache Valley Electric Co. v. Dep't of Labor & Industries. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026, and concerns an appeal from the Walla Walla Superior Court.

Beard v. Everett Clinic, PLLC - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Washington has issued its opinion in Beard v. Everett Clinic, PLLC, filed on March 12, 2026. This case concerns a legal dispute originating from the Snohomish County Superior Court. The opinion details the court's final decision on the matter.

9th Circuit Denies Rehearing in Transgender Exclusion Policy Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a case concerning the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) and a spa's transgender exclusion policy. The court upheld its prior decision, which affirmed the exclusion policy's potential violation of WLAD.

Carly Doe v. Rayford - Legal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted a writ application in Carly Doe v. Rayford, remanding the case to the trial court. The appellate court's decision concerns the trial court's denial of a motion for appeal, specifically addressing the lack of a signed notice of intent and the setting of an appeal bond.

Mar-Can Transportation Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling that reduced Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA, clarifying the calculation of withdrawal liability when employees switch unions and plans.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity suits and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Court Opinion on Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Care One LLC and its affiliates. The healthcare facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed and protected. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the lower court's decision.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery under 28 U.S.C. §1782 to aid foreign litigation. The court found that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, even though the documents might not be discoverable from the foreign client.

United States v. Cardenas - Cocaine Importation Conspiracy Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a conviction for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred by excluding evidence relevant to the defendant's intent, potentially impacting the conviction of Jey James Roldan Cardenas. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Fair Housing Act and FCRA Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions, vacating in part, affirming in part, and reversing in part the lower court's decision. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials based on criminal history, thus failing the disparate impact test under the Fair Housing Act. The court also affirmed CoreLogic's violation of the FCRA regarding documentation for consumer reports.