Courts & Litigation

Morrison v. Morrison - Divorce Decree Enforcement Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed an appeals court decision in Morrison v. Morrison, remanding a divorce decree enforcement case to the trial court. The court found that while the trial court had jurisdiction to enforce the decree, it erred in reallocating property proceeds without evidence of damages.

In the Estate of J. Hugh Wheatfall - Probate Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a court of appeals judgment in a probate case concerning the estate of J. Hugh Wheatfall. The Court remanded the case to the appeals court for further consideration of the merits, finding that a prior order was not a final, appealable judgment.

Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange v. Mankoff - Insurance Windstorm Interpretation

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange v. Mankoff, ruling that a tornado damage claim is subject to the policy's "Windstorm or Hail Deductible." The court reinstated the trial court's judgment favoring the insurer.

Gardens of Connemara Ltd. v. Longhorn Creek Ltd. - Texas Supreme Court Opinion

The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion in Gardens of Connemara Ltd. v. Longhorn Creek Ltd. The case concerns the application of Rule 91a to dismiss a claim involving a private transfer fee on real property. The court denied a petition for review, leaving lower court decisions in place.

Cespedes v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Product Liability Complaint

A product liability complaint was filed by Kelly P. Cespedes against Meta Platforms, Inc. and other defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing fee for the complaint was $405.

Zhan v. US Dept of State - Other Immigration Actions

A complaint was filed on March 2, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 5:26-cv-01757. The case, Zhan v. United States Department of State et al, is classified as Other Immigration Actions and involves a U.S. Government Defendant.

South Carolina Supreme Court Publicly Reprimands Mark Justin Josephs

The South Carolina Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded attorney Mark Justin Josephs for misconduct including billing discrepancies and failure to maintain financial records. The reprimand stems from an agreement where Josephs admitted to violations of professional conduct rules.

City of Charleston v. City of North Charleston - Writ of Certiorari Dismissed

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dismissed the writ of certiorari in the case of City of Charleston v. City of North Charleston. The court determined that the writ was improvidently granted, effectively ending the appellate review of the lower court's decision.

State v. Kierin M. Dennis - Immunity Hearing Decision

The Supreme Court of South Carolina reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that a criminal defendant is not entitled to a second immunity hearing under the Protection of Persons and Property Act following a mistrial. The case is remanded for consideration of other appellate issues.

Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League v. SCDES - Natural Gas Pipeline Certification

The Supreme Court of South Carolina affirmed an administrative law court's order granting water quality certification for Dominion Energy's natural gas pipeline project. The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League had appealed the certification, which is necessary for the company to obtain a federal permit to construct the pipeline.