US Courts

Hircajo III v. State - Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued an opinion on March 6, 2026, in Hircajo III v. State. The court dismissed a motion for reconsideration as untimely, citing the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety - Court Opinion Correction

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued an order correcting minor typographical errors in its August 18, 2025 opinion in Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety. The corrections involve specific word changes and formatting adjustments within the published text.

Mcaneeley v. Fukushima - Harassment Injunction Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals is reviewing an appeal filed by Doreen Fukushima against an injunction against harassment issued by the District Court of the First Circuit. Fukushima argues the injunction violated her constitutional rights. The court's decision will impact the application of harassment laws and due process in the state.

US v. Patrick Craig Harrison - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision in United States v. Patrick Craig Harrison. The court upheld the imposition of a $5,000 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA) special assessment and a five-year term of supervised release, rejecting Harrison's arguments regarding indigence and sentence unreasonableness.

Marquetta Williams v. City of Canton, Ohio - Qualified Immunity

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a qualified immunity defense in the case of Marquetta Williams v. City of Canton, Ohio. The court found that a key factual dispute regarding an officer's use of deadly force requires a jury determination, potentially impacting future use-of-force cases.

Brown-Forman Corp. v. NLRB - Sixth Circuit Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Brown-Forman Corporation v. NLRB, concerning labor disputes at Brown-Forman's Woodford Reserve facility. The case involves a petition for review and cross-application for enforcement of an order from the National Labor Relations Board.

HPIL Holding Inc. v. Harry Zhang - Sixth Circuit Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by HPIL Holding, Inc. The court found that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine did not apply, allowing the case to proceed. The lawsuit alleges minority shareholders looted the corporation during a receivership proceeding.

Meredith Summer v. Detroit Pub. Schs. - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Detroit Public Schools. The case involved claims of First Amendment retaliation and religious discrimination brought by a former teacher, Meredith Summer.

Adams v. ANB Bank - Wyoming Supreme Court Opinion

The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an opinion in Adams v. ANB Bank, reversing a lower court's decision regarding counterclaims and attorney fees. The court affirmed the dismissal of the Adams Family Parties' claims but reversed the summary judgment on counterclaims and the award of attorney fees to the banks.

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Adopts 2026 Jury Instructions

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has adopted the 2026 revisions to the Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions-Criminal (Second Edition). These updated instructions, submitted by the Committee for Preparation of Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions, are effective immediately and will be provided to District Courts for implementation.