US Courts

Cruz v. Superior Court CA4/2 - Domestic Violence Restraining Order

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, granted a petition for writ of mandate in Cruz v. Superior Court. The court ordered the Superior Court to vacate its order continuing a Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearing and to set a hearing within the timeframe required by Family Code section 242(a). The opinion was filed on March 9, 2026.

Zeng v. Wang - Sanctions and Custody Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in Zeng v. Wang concerning an appeal of sanctions and custody orders. The court affirmed orders denying a request for minor's counsel and a child custody evaluator, while also affirming the denial of a request for sanctions, finding the minute order imposing sanctions not appealable.

Snyder v. Cohen - SLAPP Motion Ruling

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision to strike a complaint filed by Stephen Snyder against Les Cohen and his attorneys. The court found the complaint to be a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) arising from protected petitioning activity.

Covington v. Waterworks District No. 1 - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, considered a writ application in Covington v. Waterworks District No. 1. The court found the application was not considered due to failure to include required court minutes and a hearing transcript, violating Uniform Rules of Louisiana Courts of Appeal.

Louisiana v. Todd Schliem Police Chief - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted in part and denied in part a writ application concerning a district court's dismissal of claims against a police chief and sheriff. The court remanded the matter to the district court with instructions to grant an appeal to the plaintiff.

Claybourn v. Finley - Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, issued an opinion in Claybourn v. Finley, docket number 2025 CW 1287. The court considered a writ application from Maria Finley and Maria A. Finley, Attorney at Law, LLC. The application was not considered due to the relator failing to include a copy of the petition.

Municipal Police Employees Retirement System v. Alvin R. Bradley, Sr. - Writ Denial

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied a writ application in the case of Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System v. Alvin R. Bradley, Sr. The court's decision, dated March 9, 2026, does not specify the nature of the writ or the underlying dispute.

State v. Matthew Eekiel Pier - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied a writ application in the case of State of Louisiana v. Matthew Ezekiel Pier. The docket number for this case is 2025 KW 1129. The court's decision was issued on March 9, 2026.

State Of Louisiana v. Claudius Timotheus Davis - Criminal Case

The Louisiana Court of Appeal denied a writ application filed by Claudius Timotheus Davis. The court found that the relator had not been convicted and sentenced, and therefore was not entitled to an appeal at this stage, with jurisdiction remaining with the district court.

State of Louisiana v. Rocshey D. Carmel - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal denied a writ application from Rocshey D. Carmel, stating the applicant failed to demonstrate seeking relief in the district court first or show extraordinary circumstances justifying bypassing the lower court. The court noted the application appeared to be a motion to remove appointed counsel filed directly with the appellate court.