US Courts

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a conviction for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to the defendant's state of mind, potentially impacting his defense. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. - Order Granting Summary Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a defendant's motion for summary judgment in the case of John Michael Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. The court reviewed the case and found in favor of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claims.

Colorado Court of Appeals - Parental Responsibilities Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a parental responsibilities case, docket number 25CA1307. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's judgment regarding common law marriage, parental responsibilities, and child support, remanding the case for further proceedings.

SJC affirms Moscaritolo murder conviction, declines verdict reduction

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of Michael Moscaritolo. The court declined the defendant's request to reduce the verdict to a lesser degree of guilt, upholding the conviction following a review of the evidence and legal arguments.

Attia v. Oura Ring - Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony

In the Attia v. Oura Ring case, a motion has been filed to exclude expert testimony. This filing is part of ongoing litigation and does not represent a new regulatory action or change in law.

Doe, Roe v. Schwalb - Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion to set aside a clerk's entry of default in the adversary proceeding Doe, Roe v. Schwalb. The court cited public policy favoring trials on the merits but found that expediency and justice weighed against setting aside the default in this instance.

Ibragimov v. Edlow et al - Immigration Case Filing

A new civil case, Ibragimov v. Edlow et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 7, 2026. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names the U.S. Government as a defendant. The initial filing is a complaint.

Reidy Contracting Group, LLC v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Company - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that Reidy Contracting Group, LLC is an additional insured under Mt. Hawley Insurance Company's excess liability policy. The court held that the Employers Liability Exclusion did not bar coverage because it was ambiguous and must be construed against Mt. Hawley.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Opinion on Concealed Carry Licenses

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of claims challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges have absolute judicial immunity when ruling on license applications and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for injunctive or declaratory relief against state officials in this context.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Welfare Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a lower court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that plaintiffs, children denied relative foster care placements due to criminal history or child abuse reports, have standing to sue. The ruling partially remands the case for further proceedings regarding their due process claims.