Courts & Litigation

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Denies Application to Employ Counsel

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application by a Chapter 7 Trustee to employ the Larson Law Firm, LLC, on a contingent fee basis. The court cited its independent duty to review attorney employment and compensation terms.

Combs v. Broomfield - Habeas Corpus Death Penalty Petition Denial Affirmed

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of Michael Stephen Combs' habeas corpus petition challenging his death sentence. The court found that the California Supreme Court reasonably applied federal law in denying claims of ineffective assistance of counsel during the penalty phase.

Netchoice LLC v. Bonta - California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and vacated in part a preliminary injunction against California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA). The court found NetChoice was unlikely to succeed on facial challenges to the CAADCA's coverage definition and age estimation requirement, vacating the injunction on those grounds. However, the injunction was affirmed regarding data use and dark patterns restrictions due to vagueness.

Lanaute v. United States - Sentencing Enhancement Appeal

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to apply a career-offender enhancement to Jonathan Lanaute's sentence for bank robbery. The court found that Lanaute's prior Louisiana convictions for armed robbery and attempted armed robbery qualified as "crimes of violence" under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.

Benton School District v. Brandi Greer - Attorneys' Fees Award Reversed

The Supreme Court of Arkansas reversed and dismissed an award of $106,959.79 in attorneys' fees and costs to Brandi Greer. This decision follows the reversal of the underlying judgment in a companion case, rendering Greer no longer the prevailing party.

Benton School District v. Brandi Greer - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Arkansas reversed a lower court's decision, finding that Brandi Greer's claims of unlawful retaliation by the Benton School District failed as a matter of law. The court reversed the jury's award of $7,000 in damages and a permanent injunction against the district.

Red Roof Inns v. Jane Doe - Pro Hac Vice Admission Ruling

The Supreme Court of Arkansas reversed a lower court's decision denying pro hac vice admission to out-of-state attorneys representing Red Roof Inns. The court found the lower court erred in denying the petitions and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Poyorena v. Hernandez - Civil Procedure Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, modified its opinion in Poyorena v. Hernandez. The modification clarifies arguments regarding notice of judicial assignment for peremptory challenges and affirms the judgment. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026.

People v. Pantoja - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pantoja, concerning a criminal conviction and sentence. The court vacated part of the sentence and remanded for further proceedings, while affirming other aspects of the judgment.

People v. Colbert - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of People v. Colbert. The defendant appealed his conviction for robbery, arguing his guilty plea was not knowingly and voluntarily made. The court found no prejudicial error and upheld the sentence.