US Courts

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Child Termination of Parental Rights

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District, affirmed a trial court's order terminating the parental rights of a mother and father. The appellate court found the mother's appeal to be frivolous and without merit, following procedures outlined in Anders v. California.

Thomas v. Rodgers et al - Securities/Commodities Civil Case

A new civil case, Thomas v. Rodgers et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 6, 2026. The case involves securities and commodities and includes a Verified Stockholder Derivative Complaint.

Legends Bank v. Orusa - Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Samson Orusa against Legends Bank and the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The dismissal was due to the appellant failing to file the notice of appeal with the Appellate Court Clerk within the mandatory 30-day period after the order was entered.

Cedar Coal Company v. Director, DOWCP - Black Lung Benefits Decision

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Cedar Coal Company's petition to review an order awarding black lung benefits to the estate of Roger L. Mullins. The court found that the Administrative Law Judge's decision was supported by substantial evidence and that the claimant presented sufficient evidence within regulatory limitations.

US v. John McLaurin - Criminal Case Vacated and Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the criminal case of US v. John McLaurin. The court found that discretionary supervised release conditions not orally pronounced at sentencing are nullities, impacting the revocation judgment. The case is remanded for resentencing.

State v. Wilson - Public Records Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a defendant's motions for public records. The court found the motions were barred by res judicata and the information sought was not necessary for a justiciable claim.

State v. Johnson - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in State v. Johnson as moot because the appellant had already served his jail sentence. The court noted that the appeal concerned a judgment revoking community control sanctions.

State v. Trotter - Criminal Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in State v. Trotter, finding that the appellant's plea of no contest was voluntary and knowingly made. The court addressed an assignment of error regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

State v. Dominguez-Olivia - Speedy Trial and Due Process Rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's convictions, ruling that his statutory and constitutional speedy trial rights, as well as his due process rights, were not violated. The court found sufficient evidence supported the convictions and that they were not against the manifest weight of the evidence.

State v. Giron - Motion to Suppress OVI

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in State v. Giron, denying a motion to suppress evidence in an OVI case. The court found reasonable suspicion for the traffic stop and probable cause for the arrest, and permitted an amendment to the OVI charge without prejudice to the defendant.