US Courts

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Lacks Jurisdiction, May Remand Case

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order granting a motion to remand a case. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction over the dispute between Colorado BondShares and the Colorado Centre Metropolitan District, which was initiated as an adversary proceeding within a Chapter 9 bankruptcy case.

Bankruptcy Court Denies Kapitus Motion for Summary Judgment

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied Kapitus Servicing Inc.'s motion for summary judgment in an adversary proceeding. The court will proceed to hear the case regarding the nondischargeability of a debt owed by debtor Claire-Marie Bender.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Denies Motion to Reopen Case

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion to reopen a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. The debtor sought to reopen the case to file a claim for violation of the automatic stay after the case had been discharged and closed.

Sandler v. Modernizing Medicine, Inc. - Arbitration Ruling

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration in Sandler v. Modernizing Medicine, Inc. The court held that the parties' arbitration agreement, including its delegation clause, was enforceable and not unconscionable, remanding the case for arbitration proceedings.

Fifth Circuit Opinion on Threats in Interstate Commerce

The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of an indictment against James Wesley Burger for transmitting threats in interstate commerce. The court found that a trial on the merits is necessary to evaluate the sufficiency of the government's evidence regarding whether Burger's statements on the Roblox platform constituted 'true threats'. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

Fifth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Indictment for Transmitting Threats

The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of an indictment against James Wesley Burger for transmitting threats in interstate commerce. The court found that a trial on the merits was necessary to evaluate the sufficiency of the government's evidence regarding whether Burger's statements on the Roblox platform constituted 'true threats' unprotected by the First Amendment.

S. v. United States of America et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, S. v. United States of America et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 19, 2026. The case involves the U.S. government as a defendant and has a filing fee of $405.

State v. Allen James Jr. - Aggravated Drug Trafficking Conviction Appeal

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the conviction and sentence of Allen James Jr. for aggravated drug trafficking and violating a condition of release. James appealed, arguing errors in jury instructions on accomplice liability and the legality of his sentence. The court found no reversible error.

7th Street Partners v. City of Santa Monica - Court Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Four, filed an opinion in the case of 7th Street Partners LLC v. City of Santa Monica. The case concerns a dispute over tenant relocation orders and a motion for sanctions filed by the City under section 128.7 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

People v. Scott - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Five, affirmed the judgment against Miesha Licole Scott. Scott pleaded no contest to attempted murder and admitted to a prior strike conviction, receiving a 14-year sentence. The court found no arguable issues upon independent review.