US Courts

Plumlee v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Affirming Probation Revocation

The Court of Appeals of Kentucky affirmed a lower court's decision to revoke Natalie Plumlee's probation and impose a sentence of imprisonment. The court found that the lower court acted within its discretion based on the evidence presented.

Reynolds v. Blair - Wrongful Death Appeal

The Kentucky Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit. The appellate court found that the dismissal for lack of prosecution was improper, allowing the case to proceed against the remaining defendants, Richard E. Blair, D.O., and Tara Henson, M.D.

Brian Ferguson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Affirming Sentence Denial

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed the Graves Circuit Court's denial of Brian Ferguson's motions to amend his sentence. The court found no error in the denial of Ferguson's RCr 111.42 and CR2 60.02 motions related to his 2008 conviction and subsequent sentence.

E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a petitioner seeking habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The court ordered respondents to provide the petitioner with a bond hearing.

Fried v. Booking Holdings Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Fried v. Booking Holdings Inc., has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01501-AGT, was filed on February 20, 2026, under diversity jurisdiction. A recent filing on March 7, 2026, involved a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge.

City of Tampa, Florida v. Liberty Hospitality Management, LLC - Rezoning Dispute

The Florida District Court of Appeal granted the City of Tampa's petition for a writ of mandamus, directing the circuit court to exercise its jurisdiction to review Liberty Hospitality Management's rezoning dispute. The case concerns the denial of a rezoning request for a hotel on Harbour Island.

Lane v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Lower Court Ruling

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's ruling in Lane v. State of Florida. The appellate court's decision, issued on March 6, 2026, upholds the original disposition without modification. The case involves an appeal from the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County.

Robinson v. State of Florida - Appellate Opinion

The District Court of Appeal of Florida issued an opinion in Robinson v. State of Florida, affirming the lower court's decision. The case involves an appeal from the Circuit Court for Gadsden County. No specific compliance actions or penalties are detailed in this opinion.

Owens v. State of Florida - Belated Appeal Granted

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal granted Anthony P. Owens, Jr.'s petition for a belated appeal in Case No. 5D2025-3932. The court's order will be filed with the trial court and treated as a notice of appeal from a January 24, 2024 judgment and sentence.

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Wendy D. Montgomery - Property Insurance Case Affirmation

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the property insurance case involving Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Wendy D. Montgomery. The court's disposition was an affirmation, and the conditional cross-appeal was dismissed as moot.