Courts & Litigation

Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees' Retirement System - Court Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's denial of a writ of mandate in Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees' Retirement System. The court upheld the denial of disability retirement benefits to a parole agent who applied while under investigation for misconduct and had not retained the right to return to service.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion, filed on March 12, 2026, addresses several legal points related to evidence and constitutional rights.

State v. Belmonte - Sexual Abuse Conviction Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order of restitution against Willie Edward Belmonte, Jr., who was convicted of sexual abuse. The court addressed the scope of restitution for tutoring expenses paid by the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.

State of Louisiana v. H.C. - Expungement Writ Denial

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied a writ application concerning an expungement matter. The court noted that the application lacked a signed written judgment from the district court, which is necessary for appellate review of expungement denials.

Lacy v. Lacy - Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied a writ application in the case of Marqueta Lacy v. Stephen Lacy. One judge noted the writ application's failure to comply with uniform rules regarding opposition or statement of no opposition.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Appeal

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the conviction of Jey James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

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 in aid of foreign litigation. The court held 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 directly discoverable from the client abroad.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and affiliated health care facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed due to a lack of quorum. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the denial.

Mar-Can Transport vs. Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling, directing the Local 854 Pension Fund to reduce Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The decision clarifies the interpretation of "unfunded vested benefits" under ERISA Section 1415(c) when an employer switches multiemployer pension plans due to union representation changes.

Reidy Contracting Group, LLC v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Company - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment, holding that Mt. Hawley Insurance Company must provide additional insured coverage to Reidy Contracting Group, LLC. The court found Reidy was an additional insured and that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and should be construed against Mt. Hawley.