US Courts

Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Limited v. Cheryl Bawtenheimer - Copyright

The Northern District of California docketed a motion for preliminary injunction filed by defendant Cheryl Bawtenheimer in a copyright case brought by Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Limited. The motion hearing is scheduled for May 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM before Judge Jon S. Tigar. Responses are due April 20, 2026 and replies are due April 27, 2026.

Dong v. United States Department of State - Immigration Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California received a civil immigration petition from Zhiwei Dong against the U.S. Department of State, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. Embassy Beijing. A summons returned executed was filed on April 4, 2026, indicating service was completed on March 4, 2026. Defendants' answers are due May 4, 2026.

Saucedo et al v. Federal Bureau of Prisons - Motion to Dismiss Jurisdiction Opposition

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California received an opposition filing from plaintiff Sergio Saucedo to the Federal Bureau of Prisons' second motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The opposition was filed on April 4, 2026, along with a request for judicial notice. This filing responds to BOP's reply filed on March 30, 2026.

Lowe v. Mao Izakaya & Sushi LLC - FLSA Wage Claim

Plaintiff Mi A Lowe filed a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) wage and hour complaint against Mao Izakaya & Sushi LLC and related defendants in the Northern District of California. The case (5:26-cv-00449-NC) was assigned to Judge Nathanael M. Cousins and is proceeding in the San Jose division. Defendant has filed a motion to dismiss; plaintiff filed opposition and a motion for limited expedited discovery.

Stebbins v. Redfield - Assault Libel & Slander

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California received a Motion for Reconsideration filed by plaintiff David A. Stebbins on April 4, 2026, seeking reconsideration of Order 96 which had denied pending motions. The underlying case involves assault, libel, and slander claims against defendant Redfield and was originally filed on January 23, 2023.

Motion admit expert into jail, 3:25-cr-00350, San Francisco

Motion admit expert into jail, 3:25-cr-00350, San Francisco

Bowman v. Bowman - Civil Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, 2nd District, Division 6, filed Bowman v. Bowman (Case No. B331924), a civil family law appeal from trial court case FL108245. The case was filed on September 15, 2023, with oral argument scheduled for March 11, 2026. This is a pending appellate matter involving family law disputes between the parties.

In Re Gentri Renee McLean v. The State of Texas - Custody Order Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District conditionally granted a mandamus petition filed by Gentri Renee McLean challenging temporary custody orders issued by the 318th District Court of Midland County. The trial court had orally pronounced orders on February 25, 2026 that modified conservatorship status and stripped the mother of her right to designate the children's primary residence without proper statutory authority.

Ashleigh Company v. Stewart - Contract Dispute

The Texas 11th District Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judgment awarding Appellees Jason and Tarrah Stewart $34,572.41 in interpleaded funds from cotton crop sale proceeds. The appellate court rejected six issues raised by Appellants Ashleigh Company LLC and Daren-Ordon Company LLC including statute of frauds, contract termination, fraudulent inducement, and attorney's fees claims.

Norris v. State of Texas - Assault of Public Servant

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District affirmed Michael Dewayne Norris's conviction for assault of a public servant. The court rejected Norris's challenge to the trial court's admission of body camera footage recorded from a security monitor. The jury had assessed a 20-year sentence in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.