US Courts

State v. Kaiman Lamar Smith - Criminal Case Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Kaiman Lamar Smith. The appellate court found that the initial traffic stop for a burnt-out headlight was not supported by reasonable articulable suspicion, leading to the suppression of evidence related to a DUI charge.

Cameron v. Jmp Pizza, Inc. - Personal Injury Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed and remanded a summary judgment granted to JMP Pizza, Inc. The court found that the plaintiff's personal injury claims against the pizza company were not time-barred and should relate back to the initial complaint filed against the employee driver. The case will proceed to further trial court proceedings.

Kharitonova v. Albarran - Immigration Habeas Corpus

A new civil case, Kharitonova v. Albarran et al., was filed on February 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is classified under 'Other Immigration Actions' and involves a stipulation with a proposed order filed on March 5, 2026.

Matter of Gohn - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Sandra P. Gohn for non-disciplinary reasons. Her name has been removed from the roll of attorneys, and she is prohibited from practicing law in New York.

Matter of Wheatley - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Nathan Allan Wheatley for nondisciplinary reasons. His name has been stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he is prohibited from practicing law in New York.

Matter of Koschwitz - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Scott Norman Koschwitz for nondisciplinary reasons. His name has been stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he is prohibited from practicing law in New York.

N.Y. v. Commons West, LLC - Housing Affordability and Discrimination

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion in the case of People of the State of New York v. Commons West, LLC. The case involves housing affordability and potential discrimination related to the federal Section 8 housing choice voucher program. The court addressed a motion to dismiss and a cross-motion for summary judgment concerning the constitutionality of Executive Law § 296 (5) (a) (1).

Angevine v. Martuscello - Prison Disciplinary Rules Violation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York upheld a determination that an incarcerated individual violated prison disciplinary rules. The ruling confirms the findings of conspiracy to assault, violent conduct, gang involvement, and making threats, based on substantial evidence.

New York v. Philip II. - Civil Management of Sex Offender

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed an order granting the State's application to civilly confine Philip II., a respondent found to be a dangerous sex offender. The court revoked his supervised release due to violations, including tampering with monitoring devices.

Matter of Smith - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Glen Patrick Smith for non-disciplinary reasons. His name has been stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he is forbidden from practicing law in New York.