Courts & Litigation

United States v. Elijah Chappell - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Elijah Chappell for unlawful possession of a firearm. The court found no error in the trial proceedings, conviction, or sentence of 120 months imprisonment.

Shepler's Inc. v. City of Mackinac Island - Ferry Regulation Dispute

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's injunction in a dispute between ferry companies and the City of Mackinac Island. The court allowed the City to regulate ferry rates and other aspects of transportation but not parking.

Arateco-Munoz v. Bondi - Immigration Appeals

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Diego Arateco-Munoz v. Pamela Bondi. The petitioner sought review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order affirming the denial of his application for post-conclusion voluntary departure, arguing his convictions for driving while intoxicated were improperly considered.

United States v. Wydell Dixon - Appeal of Felon in Possession Conviction

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision regarding Wydell Dixon's sentence reduction motion. Dixon, convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, sought a reduction based on an amendment to the Sentencing Guidelines, but his sentence was upheld.

Scot Gaither v. Tim Lane - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of Scot Gaither's federal habeas petition. The court found that Gaither waived his right to counsel on direct appeal and procedurally defaulted on his claim of ineffective trial counsel. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026.

United States v. Gregory Kilgore, III - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Gregory Kilgore III's motions to suppress incriminating statements and evidence. Kilgore appealed after pleading guilty to drug and gun crimes.

Michael Shaut v. CIR - Tax Court Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a Tax Court decision sustaining an income tax deficiency determination against Michael Shaut. The case involved deductions claimed for business expenses, theft loss, and net operating losses related to the fallout from the fraud prosecution of Downing Investment Partners' officers.

Dylan Rose v. Berkeley Compute, Inc. - Advancement of Legal Fees

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a Magistrate's Report and Recommendation regarding cross-motions for summary judgment in an advancement action. The court granted both motions in part and denied them in part concerning the plaintiff's entitlement to advancement of legal fees for defending a California lawsuit.

State v. Hiapo - Supreme Court Rejects Certiorari Application

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has rejected the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Kaiimi Skip Hiapo in the case of State of Hawaiʻi v. Kaiimi Skip Hiapo. This decision means the Intermediate Court of Appeals' ruling will stand, and the case will not be heard by the Supreme Court.

M. Kakanilua v. Director - Supreme Court Accepts Certiorari

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i has accepted a writ of certiorari for the case M. Kakanilua v. Director of the Department of Public Works, County of Maui. The court has limited the question on review to question 3 of the petitioners' application and will not hear oral arguments.