US Courts

Clerk of Circuit Court Hillsborough County v. Rangel - Forfeiture Judgment Affirmance

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed an order setting aside a forfeiture judgment related to cash bonds posted in a criminal case. The court found that the depositor was entitled to discharge of the bonds due to the defendant's deportation, as per Florida Statutes.

Clark v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Clark v. State of Florida. The appellate court's disposition was 'Affirmed' for docket number 2D2025-1827.

State of Florida v. O'Shawn Narfetia King - Search Suppression Ruling

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's order suppressing evidence, finding that the mother's consent to search her son's bedroom was valid. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

Murray v. State of Florida - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Murray v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued its opinion on March 6, 2026, with no known citations or subsequent citations.

Hinkelman v. State of Florida - Appeal Affirmed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the lower court in Hinkelman v. State of Florida. The appeal, docketed as 2D2025-0337, concerned a case originating from the Pasco County Circuit Court. The appellate court's decision was issued on March 6, 2026.

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 summary judgment on copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on specific factual issues.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor. The court affirmed the denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis-infused edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing the Controlled Substances Act.

US v. Cardenas - Second Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jay James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence crucial to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming that state judges have absolute judicial immunity for decisions on firearms license applications. The court also held that Article III's case-or-controversy requirement bars federal claims for injunctive and declaratory relief against judges in their official capacities regarding these decisions.

Mar-Can Transport vs Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund, ruling that Mar-Can is entitled to a $1.8 million reduction in its ERISA withdrawal liability. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch union representation.