US Courts

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's ruling in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of copyright management information claims but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings.

Joseph Milton Mitchum v. State of Texas - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, dismissed the appeal of Joseph Milton Mitchum in case number 13-25-00589-CR. The dismissal was due to a want of jurisdiction, as the trial court's certification indicated the appellant had no right of appeal following a plea bargain.

Kevin C. Loudon v. Victoria County - Tax Case Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in Kevin C. Loudon v. Victoria County. The court upheld the County's award of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees, dismissing Loudon's arguments against the collection of these sums.

Ramirez v. DEA Specialties II, L.L.C. - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, dismissed the appeal in Francisco Ramirez v. DEA Specialties II, L.L.C. The dismissal occurred on March 5, 2026, due to the appellant's failure to pay the required filing fee for the notice of appeal.

Daniel Robert Ybarra v. Jasmin Gabion Ybarra - Divorce Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, has dismissed the divorce case Daniel Robert Ybarra v. Jasmin Gabion Ybarra. The dismissal was granted upon the appellant's motion, as they no longer wished to pursue the appeal. Costs were taxed against the appellant.

Jenkins v. De La Cruz - Contract Case Opinion Vacated and Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, vacated and dismissed the appeal in Jenkins v. De La Cruz. The court found inconsistencies in the appellee's standing as a non-party, leading to the dismissal of the appeal concerning a motion for sanctions.

BMZ USA Inc. v. XL Hybrids Inc. - Motion to Dismiss

The District Court for the District of Colorado is considering a motion to dismiss filed by defendants XL Hybrids Inc. and Spruce Power Holding Corp. in the case BMZ USA Inc. v. XL Hybrids Inc. The court will rule on whether to dismiss the claims brought by plaintiff BMZ USA Inc. based on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

National Casualty Co. v. Ace American Insurance Co. - Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim

The US District Court for the District of Colorado denied National Casualty Company's motion to dismiss a counterclaim filed by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Capacity Insurance Corporation. The case involves an underlying class action lawsuit concerning an apartment complex in Denver.

Huggins v. Buchannan - Order Accepting Magistrate Judge's Recommendation

The District Court of Colorado accepted a Magistrate Judge's recommendation in Huggins v. Buchannan, denying the defendant's motion to dismiss. The court reviewed the recommendation without objection and found no clear error.

Massey v. Borough of Bergenfield - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision in Massey v. Borough of Bergenfield, finding that the plaintiff may have been subject to unlawful discrimination. The court struck down New Jersey's 'Background Circumstances Rule' as incompatible with state and federal anti-discrimination laws, potentially impacting future employment discrimination cases in the state.