US Courts

Care and Protection of Latifa - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion regarding the care and protection of two children, Latifa and Annette. The court affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate the mother's parental rights, finding her unfit to parent.

Commonwealth v. Levi L. - Juvenile Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the denial of a juvenile's motion to suppress evidence related to firearm and ammunition charges. The juvenile had conditionally pleaded guilty after the motion to suppress was denied.

B-Dunz, Inc. v. Bilingual Montessori School - Business Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's judgment in the business dispute between B-Dunz, Inc. and Bilingual Montessori School of Sharon. The court upheld rulings on directed verdicts, JNOV, and a new trial, affirming the plaintiff's acceptance of a remittitur on damages.

In re: Shilo Dion Sanders, Big 21, LLC, and Headache Gang, LLC - Bankruptcy Court Order

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order denying a motion to dismiss filed by Shilo Dion Sanders, Big 21, LLC, and Headache Gang, LLC. The motion sought to dismiss seven of eight claims brought by the Chapter 7 Trustee.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Overrules Debtor's Objection to Claim

The Colorado Bankruptcy Court, in the case of In re Logan Beck (Case No. 25-11438 MER), has overruled the debtor's objection to a claim filed by the State of Colorado for $3,307,557.00. The court found the debtor lacked standing to object to the claim.

In re Gabriela Gonzalez-Arceo - Bankruptcy Court Opinion

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application to employ the Johnson Law Firm as attorneys for the Trustee in the bankruptcy case of Gabriela Gonzalez-Arceo. The court cited the need for further review of the contingent fee agreement and related statutory provisions.

Pacito v. Trump - Ninth Circuit Court Opinion on Refugee Admissions

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part a district court's preliminary injunction against Executive Order No. 14163, which suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The court found plaintiffs failed to show a likelihood of success on their claims that the executive order exceeded the President's statutory authority.

Chairez v. Mayorkas - Immigration Waiver of Inadmissibility

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a challenge to USCIS's denial of a waiver of inadmissibility for a U visa. The court held that such discretionary agency decisions are precluded from judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Pacito v. Trump - Immigration Refugee Admissions Program

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part a district court's preliminary injunctions against Executive Order No. 14163, which suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The court found plaintiffs failed to show a likelihood of success on their claims that the executive order exceeded the President's statutory authority or violated the APA.

Fifth Circuit Affirms Conviction for Firearm Possession After Felony

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for firearm possession by a convicted felon under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The court found the statute constitutional and rejected the defendant's vagueness challenge, citing precedent.