US Courts

Mobarakeh v. Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. Inc. - TCPA Suit

A new civil case was filed on March 19, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The suit, Mobarakeh v. Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. Inc., alleges violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and other initial procedural documents.

Coy v. Southwest Airlines Co. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Coy v. Southwest Airlines Co., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 19, 2026. The case was removed from Santa Clara Superior Court, with Southwest Airlines Co. listed as the defendant.

In re Det. of M.E. - Indigent Defense Caseload Limits

The Washington Supreme Court ruled that caseload limits in the Standards for Indigent Defense following CrR 3.1 are mandatory. The court also addressed trial court orders requiring the King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) to provide counsel in civil commitment cases, reversing in part orders pertaining to the King County Executive.

State v. Calloway - Washington Supreme Court Opinion

The Washington Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Calloway, addressing the constitutionality of the state's harassment statute in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Counterman v. Colorado. The court held that the statute is constitutional as it allows for a mens rea standard of recklessness, which aligns with the Counterman ruling.

K. et al v. Sonoma County et al - Summary Judgment Motion

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has recorded multiple filings related to the case K. et al v. Sonoma County et al. Notably, motions for summary judgment were filed by Amy Lafferty and by County Social Worker De La Cruz and other defendants on March 19, 2026. A hearing for Amy Lafferty's motion is scheduled for July 9, 2026.

US v. Sang Huynh - Criminal Sentence Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the sentence for Sang Thanh Huynh, who was convicted of firearm, racketeering, drug conspiracy, and money laundering charges. The court agreed with the government's concession that errors in the district court's imposition of supervised release conditions require resentencing.

Bloosurf, LLC v. T-Mobile USA, Inc. - Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of Bloosurf's claims against T-Mobile. The court found Bloosurf's Communications Act claim was barred by the election-of-remedies provision and that its state-law tort claims were preempted by the Act. Bloosurf also forfeited its argument on appeal for its remaining state-law claim.

Baldwin v. DOWCP - Black Lung Benefits Act Employment Year Calculation

The Fourth Circuit granted review and vacated a Benefits Review Board order in Baldwin v. DOWCP. The court clarified that a "year" for purposes of the Black Lung Benefits Act requires a coal miner to work 125 days or more in a one-year period, aligning with the Sixth Circuit's interpretation.

D.C. v. Fairfax County School Board - IDEA Violation Case

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit alleging systemic violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by the Virginia Department of Education and Fairfax County School Board. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to exhaust administrative remedies, had a duplicative suit, or lacked standing.

In the Matter of an Impounded Case - SJC-13866

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a single justice's denial of a petitioner's request for relief under G. L. c. 211, § 3, concerning a care and protection proceeding. The court found the petitioner had adequate alternative remedies through the Appeals Court and did not demonstrate why review could not be obtained through standard appellate channels.