US Courts

Kim v. Parcel K-Tudor Hall Farm - Interpleader Finality of Judgment

The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland dismissed an appeal in Kim v. Parcel K-Tudor Hall Farm, ruling that an interpleader judgment is not final until all claimant claims are resolved. The court found the appeal premature as the circuit court had not yet completed the second step of the interpleader process.

Chicago Headline Club v. Kristi Noem - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a preliminary injunction against federal immigration enforcement activities in Chicago. The court dismissed the appeal as moot after the plaintiffs voluntarily sought dismissal of their case due to the cessation of the enforcement operation.

Chicago Headline Club v. Kristi Noem - Civil Rights

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's preliminary injunction that regulated federal immigration enforcement in Chicago. The court dismissed the appeal after the plaintiffs voluntarily sought to dismiss their case, citing the end of 'Operation Midway Blitz'. This action removes the prior injunction against federal immigration authorities.

United States v. Atoris Slater - Criminal Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in United States v. Atoris Slater (Docket No. 22-2838). The case involves a defendant appealing his sentence, which was impacted by the conversion ratios used for marijuana edibles under the Sentencing Guidelines. The court's decision may affect how drug quantities are calculated in similar cases.

Campbell v. Bisignano - Social Security Civil Case

A new civil case, Campbell v. Bisignano, was filed on March 5, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves Social Security benefits and is classified under Nature of Suit: Social Security: SSID Tit. XIV. The filing includes a complaint and a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.

Cohen v Hakim: Admar International ownership dispute memorandum opinion

The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued a memorandum opinion in Cohen v. Hakim, concerning an ownership dispute over Admar International, Inc. The court denied a motion to remand the case to state court, allowing the federal litigation to proceed.

Vegas Aqua LLC v. Jupitor Corp. - Nevada Supreme Court Civil Case

The Nevada Supreme Court vacated and remanded a district court judgment in the case of Vegas Aqua, LLC v. Jupitor Corp. The court held that a short trial judge exceeded their authority by adjudicating objections to proposed judgments and subsequent post-judgment motions.

Gill v. Gill - Child Custody Case

The Nevada Supreme Court reversed and remanded a lower court's decision that denied a father's motion for child custody and support due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court clarified the application of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) in cases involving foreign proceedings.

Matadamas-Serrano v. State - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Ruben Matadamas-Serrano for first-degree murder and burglary. The court found no reversible error in the trial proceedings, including claims of Batson error, Confrontation Clause violations, and evidentiary errors.

Hull v. Ferrera - Real Property Ownership Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an opinion in Hull v. Ferrera, concerning the ownership of a portion of Beach Avenue. The court reviewed a Land Court decision regarding real property ownership and deed construction, impacting the town's claim versus private landowners.