Courts & Litigation

US v. Cardenas - Court of Appeals Vacates Conviction

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals 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.

Mar-Can Transport vs. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability from the Local 854 Pension Fund by $1.8 million. The decision clarifies the interpretation of ERISA's Section 1415(c) regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

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 sought by Care One, LLC and affiliated healthcare facilities. The facilities challenged NLRB proceedings, alleging the Administrative Law Judge was improperly appointed due to a lack of quorum. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

State v. Monaco - Criminal Case Affirmation

The Oregon Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals and the judgment of the circuit court in the case of State v. Monaco. The court's decision upholds the lower courts' rulings in this criminal matter.

Oregon Supreme Court - Disciplinary Case Against Isa Ac Ersoff

The Oregon Supreme Court has dismissed a disciplinary complaint against attorney Isa Ac Ersoff. The court's decision, issued on March 12, 2026, followed arguments submitted in September 2025. The specific nature of the complaint and the reasons for dismissal were not detailed in the provided excerpt.

Robinson v. Hendricks - Habeas Corpus Case

The Oregon Supreme Court has ordered the immediate discharge of Craig Anthony Robinson, Jr. from illegal imprisonment in a habeas corpus case. The court mandated that the State Court Administrator issue the appellate judgment immediately, bypassing standard procedures.

State v. Roberts - Mandamus Proceeding

The Oregon Supreme Court dismissed the alternative writ of mandamus in State v. Roberts as moot. This decision resolves a legal proceeding initiated by the State of Oregon against Allen Rex Roberts concerning an order from the Multnomah County Circuit Court.

State v. Fletes - Writ of Mandamus Denied

The Oregon Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by the State against Dominic Fletes. The court's decision was issued on February 5, 2026, with one justice dissenting. This action pertains to a criminal case originating from Jackson County.

Mendoza v. Sysmex America - Civil Rights: Jobs

A civil case, Mendoza v. Sysmex America, was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and falls under the Civil Rights: Jobs category. Sysmex America, Inc. filed a Notice of Removal from California Superior Court.

Allegheny County v. W. Towne - Election Ballot Access

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that voted absentee and mail-in ballots are public records accessible under the Right-to-Know Law. This decision reverses a lower court's order that had limited access to ballots from the 2022 primary election.