Legal Research

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn. - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of motions to recuse and the grant of sanctions against Glenn Whiting and his attorney in a case involving lawsuits stemming from the City of Athens, Tennessee's annual fireworks show. The court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's rulings.

EMCO Corp. v. Armor Machine & Mfg. Ltd. - Contract Dispute

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of EMCO Corp. v. Armor Machine & Mfg. Ltd. The court addressed a contract dispute concerning the purchase of a custom machine, focusing on delivery delays and contract cancellation. The ruling affirmed the district court's findings.

United States v. John Lohden, Jr. - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Dayton Peterson and John Lohden, Jr. The defendants were convicted of kidnapping, robbery, and impersonating an officer, with sentences of 30 and 39 years respectively. The court rejected their numerous arguments on appeal.

United States v. Austin David Stafford - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision in United States v. Austin David Stafford, upholding his convictions for producing child pornography. The court rejected Stafford's arguments regarding the factual basis for his guilty pleas and the district court's jurisdiction.

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn. - Legal Opinion and Sanctions

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a legal opinion in Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn., addressing misconduct by the plaintiff's attorneys. The court imposed sanctions on attorneys Van Irion and Russ Egli for misrepresenting the record, citing non-existent cases, and misstating case law in their briefing.

Peterson v. Collins - Due Process in VA Physician Removal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the removal of Dr. John Peterson from his position at the Veterans Administration. The court found that Peterson received adequate due process during the disciplinary proceedings.

Seventh Circuit Court Opinion on Sterigenics LLC Insurance Dispute

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the Sterigenics LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Company case. The court certified a question of Illinois law regarding pollution exclusions in insurance policies to the Illinois Supreme Court, which has now provided an answer resolving the dispute.

Levian et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Levian et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, assigned number 3:26-cv-02236, was filed on March 13, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. The nature of the suit is listed as P.I.: Other under Diversity jurisdiction.

Wright v. Dicampli - Summary Judgment Motion Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a summary judgment motion ruling in Wright v. Dicampli. The court addressed claims of prisoner Franklin Wright against correctional officers regarding alleged Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment violations. The ruling focuses on the defendants' motion for summary judgment.

Court of Chancery dismisses case with prejudice, denies fee-shifting

The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed the case GGH-RE INVESTMENT PARTNERS LIMITED v. GOLUB CEE INVESTORS, LLC with prejudice. The court granted the respondent's motion to dismiss for failure to retain substitute counsel and failure to prosecute, and denied the request for fee-shifting.