Courts & Litigation

State v. Dawson Richard Jarrett - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division III has issued an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Dawson Richard Jarrett. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from the Stevens Superior Court.

State v. Victor James Mathis - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington State Court of Appeals Division III has filed an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Victor James Mathis. The opinion was authored by Judge Robert Lawrence-Berrey and filed on March 12, 2026. This document provides information about the case and its filing.

State v. Daniel Elijah Lybbert - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington State Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Daniel Elijah Lybbert, with the opinion filed on March 12, 2026. The case originated from Grant Superior Court and involves appellate proceedings.

State v. Jesus Torres-Almeida - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Jesus Torres-Almeida. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from the Walla Walla Superior Court.

Smith v. Smith - Marriage Dissolution Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals Division III has issued an opinion in the marriage dissolution case of Smith v. Smith. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026, and concerns an appeal from the Spokane Superior Court.

Cache Valley Electric Co. v. Dep't of Labor & Industries - Court Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of Cache Valley Electric Co. v. Dep't of Labor & Industries. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026, and concerns an appeal from the Walla Walla Superior Court.

9th Circuit Denies Rehearing in Transgender Exclusion Policy Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a case concerning the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) and a spa's transgender exclusion policy. The court upheld its prior decision, which affirmed the exclusion policy's potential violation of WLAD.

Carly Doe v. Rayford - Legal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted a writ application in Carly Doe v. Rayford, remanding the case to the trial court. The appellate court's decision concerns the trial court's denial of a motion for appeal, specifically addressing the lack of a signed notice of intent and the setting of an appeal bond.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum, Withholding, CAT for Sri Lankan National

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a case involving a Sri Lankan national denied asylum and withholding of removal due to alleged material support for a designated terrorist organization. The court granted the petition for review in part, remanding the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal absent the material support bar.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, holding that New York City Police Officers are entitled to qualified immunity on a false arrest claim. The court found arguable probable cause existed for the arrest, overturning the denial of the officers' motion for summary judgment.