US Courts

Northern Georgia Court Grants TRO Against Leadership Committee

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Georgia's Lieutenant Governor and others concerning the state's "LC Statute" (O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34.2). The ruling addresses challenges to campaign contribution limits for leadership committees.

Danielle V. v. Commissioner of Social Security - Order Reversing Denial of Benefits

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order reversing and remanding the Commissioner of Social Security's decision to deny supplemental security income and disability insurance benefits to Danielle V. The case, docketed as 3:25-cv-05104, involves judicial review of the administrative law judge's decision.

Bartholomew v. Parking Concepts, Inc. - Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal filed an order modifying an opinion in Bartholomew v. Parking Concepts, Inc. The modification adds a footnote to clarify the scope of privacy concerns related to Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) data collection. The court also denied the respondent's petition for rehearing.

VolumeFi Software v. Manian - Intentional Interference Case

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in VolumeFi Software, Inc. v. Zaki Manian. The court affirmed the trial court's order denying Manian's special motion to strike the intentional interference with contract claim, finding the claim did not arise from protected statements.

Vartanian v. Swalef - Property Dispute Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision to enforce a settlement agreement in Vartanian v. Swalef. The dispute involved vegetation encroachment between neighboring properties. The court upheld the dismissal of the lawsuit after the settlement terms were met.

Valentine v. United States - Case Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss the case of Valentine v. United States. The court affirmed the dismissal after the plaintiff failed to file objections to the recommendation.

UCS Dials Mill Road, LLC v. Department of Transportation - Inverse Condemnation

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a trial court's dismissal of an inverse condemnation claim filed by UCS Dials Mill Road, LLC and Anderson-Wells II, LLC against the Georgia Department of Transportation. The court remanded the case with direction, finding the claims were not ripe for review.

Kelvin Peoples v. State - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of Kelvin Peoples' motion to withdraw his guilty plea. The court found no error in the proceedings related to the plea for burglary, aggravated assault, and false imprisonment.

Charis Trench-Simmons v. Unified Women's Care of Georgia, LLC - Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petition to modify an arbitration award. The appellants argued that the appellee was not a prevailing party entitled to attorney fees under their employment agreements. The court found the award was not subject to modification under OCGA § 9-9-14.

Northside Hospital Inc. v. Anita Silk Adams - Interlocutory Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application filed by Northside Hospital Inc. against Anita Silk Adams. The docket number for this case is A26I0131. This decision means the appeal cannot proceed at this stage.