US Courts

Webseed Inc. et al v. Department of State - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Webseed Inc. et al v. Department of State et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a motion to compel a federal censorship report, with a hearing scheduled for June 11, 2026.

Freeman v. Wells Fargo & Company - Assault, Libel & Slander

This entry details the filing of a new civil case, Freeman v. Wells Fargo & Company, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims of assault, libel, and slander, and was filed on February 1, 2023. Recent filings include a joint discovery letter brief and a stipulation to continue a discovery hearing.

Sueros & Bebidas Rehidratantes v. Palimex Distributors - Agreed Final Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has entered an agreed final judgment and permanent injunction in the case of Sueros & Bebidas Rehidratantes, S.A. de C.V. and CAB Enterprises, Inc. v. Palimex Distributors Inc. The judgment resolves claims between the plaintiffs and defendant Palimex Distributors Inc.

Tomas v. Tribble - Dismissal for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed the case of Tomas v. Tribble without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court found that the plaintiff's claims regarding child support and participation in the Title IV-D program must be addressed in state court.

American Alternative Insurance Corp. v. Village of Dolton - Insurance Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion in the case of American Alternative Insurance Corp. v. Village of Dolton. The case involves an insurance dispute concerning a $33.5 million judgment against the Village of Dolton and other defendants.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and affiliated health care facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ's appointment was invalid due to a lack of quorum and unconstitutional removal protections. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

Mar-Can Transportation Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability from the Local 854 Pension Fund by $1.8 million. The ruling interprets an ambiguous ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

US v. Cardenas - Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jey James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for use in European proceedings.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic - Fair Housing Act and FCRA

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a lawsuit brought by the Connecticut Fair Housing Center against CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part the lower court's decision regarding alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.