Courts & Litigation

Elein Valdes v. Westchester Mall Associates, LLC - Appeal Disposition

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Elein Valdes, etc. v. Westchester Mall Associates, LLC, etc. The opinion was filed on March 11, 2026, under docket number 3D2025-1100. This ruling finalizes the appellate review of the case.

Myers v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Myers v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued its opinion on March 11, 2026, with docket number 1D2024-2548.

Patrick McKinnon v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed Patrick McKinnon's conviction for resisting an officer without violence. The court found that the State failed to file a valid charging document, rendering the trial court without jurisdiction. The disposition was reversed.

Wilson v. Ricky D. Dixon, Etc. - Florida DCA Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Wilson v. Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections. The opinion was issued on March 11, 2026, with no known citations or subsequent citing cases.

Enoch v. State of Florida - Dismissed Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida filed an opinion on March 11, 2026, dismissing the appeal in Enoch v. State of Florida. The docket number for this case is 1D2025-2450. The dismissal was based on the order lacking finality, referencing a prior ruling where a claim was struck with leave to amend.

Michael J. Cardone v. Patricia Starling - Civil Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Michael J. Cardone v. Patricia Starling. The opinion was filed on March 11, 2026, under docket number 4D2025-1380.

McElroy v. Department of Corr - Appeal Dismissed

The Florida District Court of Appeal, First District, has dismissed the appeal in McElroy v. Department of Corrections. The case, with docket number 1D2025-2255, was dismissed on March 11, 2026. No further details regarding the grounds for dismissal were provided in the court's brief per curiam opinion.

Bowen v. State of Florida - Appeal Dismissed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the appeal in John L. Bowen v. State of Florida. The dismissal was based on the appeal being untimely, as per Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.140(b)(3). This ruling affects the appellant's case and the appellate process.

US v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Broadcast Music v. North American Concert Promoters - Antitrust

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees set by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA). The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable and remanded the case for further proceedings.