Courts & Litigation

Agrawal et al v. Edlow et al - Other Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Agrawal et al v. Edlow et al (Case 5:26-cv-01400), was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names Joseph B. Edlow and USCIS as defendants.

Eady v. Edlow et al - Other Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Eady v. Edlow et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names Joseph B. Edlow and USCIS as defendants. The filing fee was $405.

Richmond Schools v. Meta Platforms - Product Liability

Richmond Community Schools has filed a product liability lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and other defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Case Number 4:26-cv-01391, was filed on February 17, 2026, alleging personal injury due to product liability.

Owens v. State - Supreme Court Reverses Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed Maria Owens's murder convictions, finding that the trial court erroneously instructed the jury on mutually exclusive mental states for crimes arising from a single act. The court applied its own previously overruled precedent, leading to the reversal of the felony murder conviction but allowing for retrial.

Samuels v. State - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the murder conviction of Dyanta Derall Samuels. Samuels appealed his 2022 convictions for malice murder and other crimes related to two separate incidents in 2020, arguing insufficient evidence and trial court errors. The court found the evidence sufficient and denied the appeal.

Bryan Matthew Pritchett Disbarred by Georgia Supreme Court

The Georgia Supreme Court has disbarred attorney Bryan Matthew Pritchett following his default in disciplinary proceedings. Pritchett admitted to forging client signatures to negotiate checks and using the proceeds for personal purposes, violating multiple Rules of Professional Conduct.

Supreme Court Georgia: Wilmington Trust v Ameritas

The Supreme Court of Georgia addressed whether a life insurance policy was void under Georgia law as an illegal wagering contract on human life. The court clarified the circumstances under which a third party can be considered to have "procured or caused to be procured" a life insurance policy, even if the insured played a role.

Rivers v. The State - Appeal of Malice Murder Conviction

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Karre Rivers's conviction for malice murder and related crimes. Rivers appealed, asserting the trial court erred in charging the jury on excessive force. The court found no plain error and upheld the conviction and life sentence without parole.

Murphy v. State - Appeal of Murder Conviction

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Dacha vous Murphy's convictions for felony murder and other crimes stemming from a 2011 nightclub shooting. Murphy appealed, arguing various trial court errors, including the exclusion of evidence and ineffective assistance of counsel. The court found no reversible error and upheld the convictions.

Jones v. State - Felony Murder Conviction Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder conviction of Willie Lee Jones. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction and rejected the appellant's claim that the evidence was insufficient as a matter of due process. The conviction relates to the shooting death of Benjamin Francis.