US Courts

Stacy v. State - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Stacy v. State of Florida. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with no known citations or specific regulatory impact beyond the immediate case.

Florida DCA Denies Certiorari, Flags AI-Generated Filings

The District Court of Appeal of Florida denied a petition for writ of certiorari, citing concerns with AI-generated filings. The court noted that the petition contained numerous citations to non-existent cases and inaccurate legal propositions, highlighting a growing issue with AI-assisted legal submissions.

Tasman v. Jusakos - Florida District Court of Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower tribunal's decision in the case of Tasman v. Jusakos. The opinion references a legal standard for individual actions versus derivative ones in corporate matters, citing prior case law. The case involves a dispute between two sets of individuals.

Diversified Land Management, LLC v. Luis A. Agosto and Melissa Alicea - Landlord Negligence

The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's denial of a directed verdict for Diversified Land Management, LLC. The court found that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence that the absence of smoke detectors was a proximate cause of his injuries from a cooking oil fire. The case was remanded for entry of a directed verdict for the landlord.

Stacy v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Stacy v. State of Florida. The appeal, identified by docket number 1D2024-2751, was reviewed and the disposition was affirmed on March 20, 2026.

Wise v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Wise v. State of Florida. The appeal was filed by Brian Thomas Wise, and the court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.

Charles Ruffenach v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company - Attorneys' Fees Award

The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed an award of attorneys' fees in the case of Charles Ruffenach v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. The court found that prior appellate decisions incorrectly imposed requirements for evidentiary hearings and expert testimony for attorneys' fees awards, which are not mandated by statute or rule.

Meaker v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Meaker v. State of Florida. The appeal was filed under docket number 1D2025-0947. The court's disposition was an affirmation, indicating no changes to the original ruling.

United States v. Rosario-Orangel - RICO and Controlled Substance Conspiracy Convictions

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the federal convictions of Eduardo Rosario-Orangel, Avelino Millán-Machuca, and Luis H. Quiñones-Santiago for conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The court rejected challenges based on the admission of certain statements and a cumulative error claim.

ZipBy USA LLC v Parzych - Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Trade Secret Claims

The First Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment against Gregory Parzych for breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, and trademark infringement. The court upheld the jury's verdict on most counts but set aside the trade secret claims, affirming a permanent injunction and partial award of attorneys' fees to ZipBy USA LLC.