US Courts

United States v. Bo Bryant Hostettler - Criminal Law

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's decision to dismiss an indictment against Bo Bryant Hostettler for possessing a firearm as a felon. The court cited intervening precedent that clarified the legal standard for constitutional challenges to firearm regulations.

State v. Pasley - Criminal Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals filed an opinion in the case of State v. Pasley on March 20, 2026. The appeal stems from a conviction for multiple felony counts including kidnapping, attempted sexual assault, attempted murder, assault, terroristic threatening, and sexual assault. The court affirmed the conviction.

State v. Kim Lei Aloha Park - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued an order dismissing the appeal in State v. Kim Lei Aloha Park. The dismissal was granted upon the defendant-appellant's motion, as the appeal had not yet been docketed and the appellant sought voluntary dismissal.

State v. Pasley - Criminal Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued a summary disposition order affirming the conviction and sentence of Alfred Oscar Pasley. The case involved charges including kidnapping, attempted sexual assault, attempted murder, assault, terroristic threatening, and sexual assault in the fourth degree.

Gilliam v. Galvin - Hawaii Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a summary disposition order in the case of Gilliam v. Galvin. The court reviewed the appellant's challenges to summary judgment orders and a recusal order, ultimately affirming the circuit court's decisions.

In Re Carter/Martin/Waller/Hunt Minors - Termination of Parental Rights

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate parental rights for seven minor children. The appeals were filed by the respondent-mother and two respondent-fathers. The termination was based on conditions leading to adjudication, failure to rectify conditions, failure to provide proper care, and likelihood of harm if returned to parents.

Alise Williams v. Lgc Global Inc - Negligence Action

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a negligence action involving LGC Global Inc. The appellate court found that the trial court's dismissal orders, particularly those under the governmental tort liability act, lacked explicit rationale. The case involves a 2019 incident and subsequent legal proceedings that concluded with a stipulated dismissal in June 2024.

People of Michigan v. Manson Charles Marsh - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Manson Charles Marsh, who was convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and sentenced as a fourth-offense habitual offender. The court found no errors warranting reversal of the conviction and sentence.

State Farm v. Nationwide Insurance - Subrogation Action Reversed

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in a subrogation action between State Farm and Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The appellate court found that State Farm had not established a disputed fact sufficient to prevent summary disposition in favor of Nationwide.

State ex rel. Spencer v. Stark Cty. Bd. of Elections - Election Candidate Placement

The Ohio Supreme Court denied a writ of prohibition sought to prevent a candidate's placement on the May 2026 primary ballot for U.S. Representative. The court found the board of elections did not abuse its discretion in determining signature validity issues at a protest hearing.