US Courts

R. F. v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order terminating a mother's parental rights. The court found sufficient evidence to support the termination and rejected the mother's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. The decision stems from a case involving child protective services and allegations of substance abuse.

Elon Musk v. Benjamin Brody - Libel Ruling Reversed

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's denial of Elon Musk's motion to dismiss a libel lawsuit. The court found that Musk's comment on Twitter was protected speech under the Texas Citizens Participation Act and remanded the case for dismissal.

In re Dongxin MA and MA Acupuncture Center PC v. State of Texas - Petition for Mandamus Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a petition for writ of mandamus in the case of In re Dongxin MA and MA Acupuncture Center PC v. the State of Texas. The court issued a memorandum opinion and denied the petition without further elaboration.

Kai Noname v. State of Texas - Mandamus Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, denied Kai Noname's petition for a writ of mandamus against the State of Texas. The court issued a memorandum opinion on March 19, 2026, denying the petition without further elaboration.

The Merchant of Tennis, Inc. v. Superior Court - Court Opinion

The California Court of Appeal modified a prior opinion in The Merchant of Tennis, Inc. v. Superior Court, adding a sentence stating each side bears its own costs on appeal. This modification does not change the underlying judgment regarding the repayment clause in individual settlement agreements for installment sales.

US v. Edward Devone - Affirmation of Sentence

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Edward Dominique Devone's 120-month sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found that any potential error in calculating the sentencing guidelines range was harmless because the district court indicated it would have imposed the same sentence based on statutory factors.

State v. Pacheco - Affirmation of Battery Conviction

The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed the battery conviction of Defendant Carl Pacheco. The court found that spitting on a police officer was sufficient to sustain a conviction for battery on a peace officer, even without actual interference with the officer's duties.

White v. Amber Skies Cmty., LLC - Statute of Limitations

The New Mexico Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of a resident's claims against a mobile home park and its management. The appellate court found that the district court erred in dismissing the resident's fraudulent/negligent misrepresentation claim as time-barred and in dismissing his claim under the New Mexico Mobile Home Park Act as de minimis. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Ha v. Tran - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The Delaware Superior Court granted Defendant Tony T. Ha's motion to dismiss the complaint filed by Duy Nghia Tran and Tien Thi Thuy Nguyen. The plaintiffs sought declaratory relief regarding a disputed $690,000 second mortgage on a property. The court found the case was not ripe for adjudication.

Delaware Superior Court Order: Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Granted

The Delaware Superior Court granted the Plaintiff's motion to strike the Defendant's motion to dismiss in a breach of contract case. The court considered the arguments regarding jurisdiction, venue, and the sufficiency of the complaint.