Courts & Litigation

Kellogg v. Nichols - Firearms Licensing Laws

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's firearms licensing laws. The court held that state judges reviewing license applications are protected by absolute judicial immunity and that federal courts lack jurisdiction over such claims due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, entitling the detective to qualified immunity.

Austin v. State - Home Invasion Conviction Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Nevada affirmed a conviction for home invasion, ruling that an attached garage is considered part of a "dwelling" under state law. The court found sufficient evidence that the appellant forcibly entered an attached garage without permission, constituting home invasion.

Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular - Opinion Amendment

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an errata sheet to amend its opinion in case 23-1705, Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular. The amendments correct minor typographical errors in quoted language and word usage on specific pages of the opinion.

US v. Jacob Parlin - Drug Conviction Appeal

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the drug conviction of Jacob Parlin. Parlin appealed his conviction for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, arguing the trial court erred in admitting certain testimony and that the evidence was insufficient to prove intent to distribute. The court found no error.

Simply Retail Inc. v. Levine et al - Trade Secrets Litigation

A new civil case, Simply Retail Inc. v. Levine et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 3:26-cv-02131, is based on the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016. The initial filings include the complaint, a certificate of interested entities, and proposed summons.

K.S. v. US Government - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, K.S. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the U.S. Government and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, with a filing fee of $405.

Rettick v. VTA - Employment Discrimination Case

A new civil case, Rettick v. VTA, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves allegations of employment discrimination under federal question jurisdiction, specifically related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Jane GA Roe against the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Darrell Smith.

Roe v. United States - Civil Rights Case Filing

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint names the United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) as the defendant. The filing fee was $405.