Courts & Litigation

Espinoza v. Chuang - Appeal of Attorney Fees Award

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed an order awarding attorney fees to the Chuangs following their successful anti-SLAPP motion. The court found no jurisdiction to consider one of Espinoza's contentions and rejected another, denying a sanctions motion against Espinoza.

Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees' Retirement System - Court Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's denial of a writ of mandate in Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees' Retirement System. The court upheld the denial of disability retirement benefits to a parole agent who applied while under investigation for misconduct and had not retained the right to return to service.

State v. Belmonte - Sexual Abuse Conviction Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order of restitution against Willie Edward Belmonte, Jr., who was convicted of sexual abuse. The court addressed the scope of restitution for tutoring expenses paid by the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion, filed on March 12, 2026, addresses several legal points related to evidence and constitutional rights.

Lacy v. Lacy - Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied a writ application in the case of Marqueta Lacy v. Stephen Lacy. One judge noted the writ application's failure to comply with uniform rules regarding opposition or statement of no opposition.

State of Louisiana v. H.C. - Expungement Writ Denial

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied a writ application concerning an expungement matter. The court noted that the application lacked a signed written judgment from the district court, which is necessary for appellate review of expungement denials.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum, Withholding, CAT Appeal Decision

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted in part and remanded a petition for review in Sufiyan v. Bondi. The court found that the Board of Immigration Appeals erred by not determining if the petitioner would be eligible for asylum or withholding of removal but for the material support bar, which prevents him from applying for a waiver. The petition for review of the CAT claim was denied.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a lower court's decision, granting qualified immunity to NYPD officers in a false arrest claim. The court found arguable probable cause for the arrest, overturning the denial of summary judgment and emphasizing a case-by-case assessment for domestic violence reports.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, entitling the detective to qualified immunity.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance Reimbursement Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court ruling that allowed GEICO to deny no-fault insurance reimbursements to healthcare providers based on alleged kickbacks for patient referrals. The court remanded the case for further proceedings following a clarification from the New York Court of Appeals.