US Courts

Dawn Buckingham v. Edwin Arnaud, Inc. - Miscellaneous Civil Suit

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in a miscellaneous civil suit concerning the title to submerged land. The case involved a dispute between Edwin Arnaud, Inc. and the State of Texas, represented by the Commissioner of the General Land Office. The appellate court found the evidence legally sufficient to support the trial court's findings.

Lot Owners v. Rayburn Country Association - Property Restrictions Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision, ruling that property owners validly terminated restrictive covenants for their sections as of May 31, 2026. The court also reversed the award of attorney's fees to the homeowners' association.

Obeginski v. State of Texas - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a mandamus petition filed by Scott Mitchell Obeginski. Obeginski sought to overturn a trial court order requiring him to attach copies of cited legal authorities with his filings. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion by the trial court.

Romano and Ortiz v. Arrowhead Hill Farm - DTPA Claims Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a no-evidence summary judgment against appellants Enrico Romano and Yadira Ortiz in their lawsuit against Arrowhead Hill Farm, Inc., Donna Whittleman, and Courtney Whittleman. The claims involved alleged violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).

Zachary T. Reams v. Landstar Ranger, Inc. - Negligence Case Summary Judgment

The District of Colorado granted summary judgment in a negligence case involving a plaintiff injured while sleeping under a semi-trailer truck. The court addressed motions related to nonparty designation and affirmative defenses of comparative negligence and assumption of risk.

ATX Networks v. Technetix - Discovery Motion Ruling

The District Court of Colorado granted in part and denied in part ATX Networks' motion to compel discovery in its patent infringement lawsuit against Technetix, Inc. The ruling addresses specific discovery disputes within the ongoing litigation.

Stockton Enterprises, Inc. v. Bell - Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Lamont and Luquetta Bell against Stockton Enterprises, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellants failing to file their notice of appeal within the mandatory 30-day period following the entry of the final judgment. The court denied a request for attorney's fees related to the appeal.

Court affirms oral stock agreement dispute judgment

The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment regarding an oral stock agreement dispute. The court upheld the plaintiff's claim for a share of company profits based on an alleged oral agreement for stock transfer in exchange for facilitating financing for a commercial real estate purchase. The ruling impacts the parties involved in the specific corporate dispute.

Campbell v. Ivory - Real Property Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a Report and Recommendation in Campbell v. Ivory, recommending the remand of a real property case due to lack of federal jurisdiction. Objections to the recommendation are due by March 27, 2026.

United States v. Jesse Rance Moore - Criminal Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jesse Rance Moore for conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and brandishing a firearm. The court found no error in the district court's denial of motions to suppress evidence and statements.