Courts & Litigation

Walgreen Co. v. Walgreen Co. - Notice of Removal

Walgreen Co. filed a notice of removal on March 12, 2026, to transfer a civil case from Alameda County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, originally filed in state court under case number 26CV166820, is now assigned federal case number 3:26-cv-02193.

Steel v. State - Criminal Appeals Opinion

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a judgment and sentence for John Anthony Steel, who was convicted of a lewd or indecent proposal to a child under 16. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction, upholding the maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment.

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Revises Rule 1.7

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has revised Rule 1.7 to update the correct and current address for the Clerk of the Court. This amendment, effective March 9, 2026, ensures communications are directed to the appropriate physical and mailing addresses.

United States v. Gregory Kilgore, III - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Gregory Kilgore III's motions to suppress incriminating statements and evidence. Kilgore appealed after pleading guilty to drug and gun crimes.

Scot Gaither v. Tim Lane - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of Scot Gaither's federal habeas petition. The court found that Gaither waived his right to counsel on direct appeal and procedurally defaulted on his claim of ineffective trial counsel. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026.

United States v. Wydell Dixon - Appeal of Felon in Possession Conviction

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision regarding Wydell Dixon's sentence reduction motion. Dixon, convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, sought a reduction based on an amendment to the Sentencing Guidelines, but his sentence was upheld.

Arateco-Munoz v. Bondi - Immigration Appeals

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Diego Arateco-Munoz v. Pamela Bondi. The petitioner sought review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order affirming the denial of his application for post-conclusion voluntary departure, arguing his convictions for driving while intoxicated were improperly considered.

Shepler's Inc. v. City of Mackinac Island - Ferry Regulation Dispute

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's injunction in a dispute between ferry companies and the City of Mackinac Island. The court allowed the City to regulate ferry rates and other aspects of transportation but not parking.

United States v. Elijah Chappell - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Elijah Chappell for unlawful possession of a firearm. The court found no error in the trial proceedings, conviction, or sentence of 120 months imprisonment.

Pamela Lowrance v. CoreCivic, Inc. - Sixth Circuit Non-Precedential Opinion

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit against CoreCivic, Inc. and others regarding the alleged inadequate medical care of an incarcerated individual. The court found no federal claim was stated and declined supplemental jurisdiction over state law claims.