US Courts

People v. Nelson - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of mental health diversion for Ryan Anthony Nelson, who was sentenced to 12 years for burglary and auto theft. The court found Nelson's mental health disorders were not significant factors in his crimes and that he was unsuitable for diversion.

People v. Tindall - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Christopher John Tindall, who was convicted of maintaining a place for unlawful cannabis sales and possession of cannabis for sale. Tindall appealed, arguing the trial court erred by preventing a religious exemption defense and by judicial misconduct. The appellate court disagreed with his contentions.

In re N.J. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re N.J. The appeal concerns a juvenile court's dispositional order removing a child from her mother's custody based on allegations of sexual abuse, which the mother contends were improperly considered. The opinion addresses the mother's challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence and procedural due process.

Clarence White v. Reiling Teder & Schrier, LLC - Court Opinion

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Reiling Teder & Schrier, LLC. The case involved a complaint against the debt collection firm under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The court found no error in the lower court's decision.

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. v. Dollar Tree Stores Inc. - Civil Case Filing

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. filed a Notice of Removal on March 5, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 4:26-cv-01919. The case was removed from Contra Costa Superior Court. Dollar Tree Stores Inc. also filed a Certificate of Interested Entities and a Corporate Disclosure Statement.

Natchez Trace Property Owners Association v. Branighans - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal dismissed a writ in the case of Natchez Trace Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Michael R. Branighan and Michelle T. Branighan. The dismissal was based on counsel's advice that the case had been settled and resolved.

B.B. v. Hochul - Children's Foster Care Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal of a case concerning New York's child foster care certification scheme. The court found that plaintiffs, children denied placement with relatives due to criminal history or abuse reports, have standing to sue, but some claims are moot.

US v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivan Joel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when an employer switches pension plans due to union representation changes.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court disagreed with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's argument that discovery should be denied if not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.