Courts & Litigation

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Opinion on Rooker-Feldman Doctrine

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an opinion denying a motion to reinstate an adversary case and for leave to file an amended complaint. The court addressed the Rooker-Feldman doctrine in the context of state law claims previously litigated in state court.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court: Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order on February 9, 2026, granting in part and denying in part a motion to dismiss a counterclaim filed by the State of Colorado against debtor Logan Beck and Acme Revival, Inc. The case involves alleged violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Rules on Motion to Dismiss Fraud Claims

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order on a motion to dismiss fraud claims in bankruptcy case number 25-12572 MER. The court granted in part and denied in part the motion filed by Defendant-Debtor James Costello Turpen against Plaintiffs CHP 1010 McDowell, LLC, et al.

Willie James Atmore v. Bibb County Law Enforcement Center - Case Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia dismissed the case of Willie James Atmore v. Bibb County Law Enforcement Center due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders regarding the signing of his complaint. The dismissal was without prejudice.

M.C.C.C. v. Warden, STEWART DETENTION CENTER - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted a petitioner's habeas corpus relief, ordering the Stewart Detention Center to provide a bond hearing for an immigration detainee. The court found the detainee was not subject to mandatory detention under the cited statutes.

J.M.G. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted a petitioner's habeas corpus relief, ordering the Warden of Stewart Detention Center to provide the detainee with a bond hearing. The court found the detainee was not subject to mandatory detention under the cited statutes.

Sayda Ayala o/b/o E.S.R-M. v. Warden - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia received an application for habeas corpus relief filed by Sayda Ayala on behalf of E.S.R-M., an individual detained at Stewart Detention Center. The court found insufficient information to grant Ms. Ayala next friend status.

Hagy v. Southern Insurance Company of Virginia - Insurance Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted Plaintiffs' motion to withdraw admissions and set aside the Defendant's motion for summary judgment in the case of Hagy v. Southern Insurance Company of Virginia. The court denied the defendant's motion without prejudice.

DVRO Reversed; Inmate's Right to Court Access Violated

The California Court of Appeal reversed a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) against an inmate, finding his right to court access was violated. The court failed to address the inmate's request for transportation or telephonic appearance, leading to a reversal and remand for proper proceedings.

GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal - Denial of Yearsley Protection Not Immediately Appealable

The Supreme Court ruled in GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal that a pretrial order denying a federal contractor 'Yearsley protection' is not immediately appealable. The Court held that the denial of this defense is not an immunity from suit, and thus does not qualify for interlocutory review under the collateral-order doctrine.