Courts & Litigation

People v. Snow - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, has reversed and remanded a sentencing order for Ricky Alan Snow. The court reconsidered the case in light of a Supreme Court directive concerning the application of the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012.

People v. Lopez - Criminal Robbery and Restitution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order regarding victim restitution in the case of People v. Lopez. The defendant appealed the trial court's determination of restitution owed to Wells Fargo Bank and the handling of potential restitution to NCR. The court found no abuse of discretion.

Solonitsyn et al v. Rubio et al - Mandamus Case Filing

A new civil case, Solonitsyn et al v. Rubio et al, was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on a Federal Question and seeks a Writ of Mandamus. Recent filings include the petition and proposed summons.

FTC v. Walmart Inc. - Civil Case Filing

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other agencies have filed a civil case against Walmart Inc. The case, filed on February 26, 2026, seeks permanent injunctions, monetary judgments, and civil penalties. This action initiates a significant legal challenge concerning Walmart's business practices.

Vaughan v. Federal National Mortgage Association - Contract Dispute

This filing concerns the case Vaughan et al v. Federal National Mortgage Association et al, Case Number 4:25-cv-00479-ASK. Recent filings include oppositions to motions to dismiss the second amended complaint and a motion for an extension of time to file a response.

Amit Khanna Case - Notice of Administrative Motion Error

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has received a notice regarding case 3:25-cv-06977-VC. Amit Khanna filed a notice stating that a third administrative motion for a 48-hour extension was filed in error and requested it be stricken.

Means v. Lyft, Inc. - Pro Hac Vice Motion Granted

In the case of Means v. Lyft, Inc., the court has granted a motion for Pro Hac Vice appearance. This order allows an out-of-state attorney to practice in a specific case before the court. The case is part of a Multi-District Litigation.

Sanchez v. Acedo - Court Opinion

The California Courts of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Division 1, have issued an opinion in the case of Sanchez v. Acedo, case number D086356. The opinion is available for review in PDF and DOCX formats.

People v. Ramirez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's denial of a resentencing petition filed by Raul Enrique Ramirez under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found that Ramirez was entitled to an evidentiary hearing on his claim that he could not be convicted of murder under current law.

People v. Rinke - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in People v. Rinke. The appellate court found that the defendant was eligible for a resentencing hearing, which the trial court had erroneously denied. The case involves a defendant convicted of murder, vehicular manslaughter, and other offenses.