US Courts

O'Leary v. Jones - Civil Case Filing

The California Supreme Court, through its 4th Appellate District Division 1, has filed a new civil case, O'Leary v. Jones, under case number D085327. The filing date was November 19, 2024. This represents the initiation of a new legal proceeding within the state's judicial system.

Pechkis v. Trustees of California State University - Case Summary

The California Supreme Court has issued a case summary for Pechkis et al. v. Trustees of the California State University. The case, with trial court case number 24CV04200 and appellate court case number C103742, is currently in the appellate division. Oral argument is scheduled for March 17, 2026.

Guardian Storage Centers v. Simpson - Case Details

The California Courts have updated case details for Guardian Storage Centers, LLC et al. v. Simpson. This update includes new trial court case numbers and references to the Court of Appeal case number G064847.

United States v. Ewing - Affirmation of Criminal Convictions

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's rulings in the case of United States v. William Ewing and Fredrick Eugene Carney. The defendants were convicted of various crimes related to armed robberies. The appellate court upheld decisions regarding the severance of defendants and charges, the denial of a motion to suppress, the admission of evidence, and the sufficiency of evidence for a conviction.

Liyanza v. Baltazar - Habeas Corpus Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued an order regarding a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Dieu-Benit Basuki Liyanza. The case involves the petitioner's immigration status, detention, and pending asylum application.

Doe v. Hytto Pte, Ltd. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Doe v. Hytto Pte, Ltd., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on August 14, 2025. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves a personal injury claim. A recent filing on March 25, 2026, indicates the summons was executed.

Cole v. Cole - Child Support Contempt Reversed

The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a family court's finding of contempt against Daniel David Cole, Sr., for failure to comply with child support provisions. The appellate court found insufficient clear and convincing evidence to support the contempt finding.

Shoemaker v. Thacher - Child Custody Jurisdiction

The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a family court's dismissal of a child custody case due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The court found New York to be the child's home state, thus precluding South Carolina's jurisdiction.

Manzo v. Wohlstadter - Securities Fraud and Unfair Business Practices Lawsuit

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging securities fraud and unfair business practices. The court upheld the district court's enforcement of a forum selection clause in promissory notes, leading to the dismissal of the case without prejudice. The ruling impacts investors who relied on promissory notes for business investments.

Harris v. National Grid USA Service Company - Unlawful Retaliation

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision granting summary judgment to National Grid USA Service Company, Inc. on unlawful retaliation claims brought by former employee Sandy Harris, Jr. The court found no causal nexus between Harris's protected activity and his termination, citing the clear chronology of events.