Courts & Litigation

New Empire Bldr. Corp. v. Onboard Hospitality LLC - Appellate Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed an order denying a motion to strike a defendant's answer and impose discovery sanctions. The court found that while the defendant was slow to respond to discovery, the plaintiff also lacked diligence in prosecuting the action.

Gopstein v. Vad - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying, in part, a motion for summary judgment in the case of Gopstein v. Vad. The court found that the plaintiff raised a triable issue of fact regarding whether the defendant deviated from the standard of care in treating a spinal injury.

Matter of Hurckes - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a legal opinion regarding attorney Michael Alexander Hurckes. The court is considering reciprocal discipline based on an emergency suspension order from the Supreme Court of Florida due to findings of great public harm. The Attorney Grievance Committee seeks to impose reciprocal interim suspension or other appropriate discipline.

Josey v. New York City Dept. of Fin. - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York reviewed a lower court's decision regarding a speed camera violation. The court confirmed the determination of the New York City Department of Finance Parking Violations Bureau, denying the petition to annul the $50 penalty.

Miller v. State of New York - Judicial Mandatory Retirement Age

The New York Appellate Division ruled on the constitutionality of mandatory judicial retirement ages following the state's Equal Rights Amendment. The court affirmed that existing mandatory retirement laws for judges remain in effect, despite the amendment's inclusion of age as a protected category.

Walgreen Co. v. Walgreen Co. - Notice of Removal

Walgreen Co. filed a notice of removal on March 12, 2026, to transfer a civil case from Alameda County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, originally filed in state court under case number 26CV166820, is now assigned federal case number 3:26-cv-02193.

Steel v. State - Criminal Appeals Opinion

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a judgment and sentence for John Anthony Steel, who was convicted of a lewd or indecent proposal to a child under 16. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction, upholding the maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment.

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Revises Rule 1.7

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has revised Rule 1.7 to update the correct and current address for the Clerk of the Court. This amendment, effective March 9, 2026, ensures communications are directed to the appropriate physical and mailing addresses.

United States v. Claibon Burrus - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Claibon Burrus's motion to vacate and motions to suppress. Burrus was sentenced to 260 months for drug and firearm offenses. The court found probable cause for search warrants related to an investigation into a drug overdose death.

Pamela Lowrance v. CoreCivic, Inc. - Sixth Circuit Non-Precedential Opinion

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit against CoreCivic, Inc. and others regarding the alleged inadequate medical care of an incarcerated individual. The court found no federal claim was stated and declined supplemental jurisdiction over state law claims.