US Courts

Judicial Misconduct Complaint Dismissal

The Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit dismissed a judicial misconduct complaint (No. 25-90232) filed by a pro se litigant against a district judge. The complainant alleged the judge lied and falsified facts when imposing a prefiling order limiting his ability to file employment-related lawsuits. The council dismissed the complaint as merits-related, unfounded, and duplicative of prior complaints (Nos. 25-90021, 24-90130, 23-90003).

In re Connolly Ryan - Crime Victims' Rights Act Challenge to Boeing Non-Prosecution Agreement

The Fifth Circuit denied petitions for writ of mandamus filed by victims' families challenging the DOJ's non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with Boeing and the subsequent dismissal of prosecution. The court affirmed that while the DOJ violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) by failing to confer with families before the agreement, the violation resulted from legal error rather than bad faith, and the district court lacked authority to modify the NPA terms. Boeing's $1.1 billion settlement and the dismissal remain intact.

Boeing NPA Mandamus - Crime Victims' Rights Act Review

The Fifth Circuit denied petitions for writ of mandamus filed by victims' families challenging the Department of Justice's non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with Boeing following the 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people. The court affirmed the district court's ruling that DOJ did not violate the families' rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act, despite DOJ's earlier failure to confer with families before the NPA.

Briar Capital v. Remmert - Bankruptcy Preference Claim

The Fifth Circuit affirmed that Briar Capital waived its right to appeal the jury's verdict rejecting its bankruptcy preference claim against former COO Robert Remmert. The court held that because Briar Capital failed to file Rule 50(a) and 50(b) motions for judgment as a matter of law, it cannot challenge the sufficiency of the evidence on appeal.

Agroproductos De Nayarit v. Grubmarket et al - Agricultural Trade Dispute

Agroproductos De Nayarit S.P.R. De R.L., a Mexican agricultural cooperative, filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Grubmarket, Inc., Best Oriental Produce LLC, and individuals Amnart A Charoensukvanich and Piyanuch Charoensukvanich. The case, filed March 31, 2026 under case number 3:26-cv-02805, is based on federal question jurisdiction under Agriculture Acts.

Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org - Personal Injury/Terrorism Damages

The Second Circuit decided a motion in consolidated appeals 15-3135-cv (L), 15-3151-cv (XAP), and 22-1060-cv (Con) in Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Organization. The case involves American terrorism victims seeking damages against the PLO, Palestinian Authority, and individual terrorists for injuries from attacks in Israel. Motion filed August 11, 2025; decided March 30, 2026.

Ramsay v. Bondi - Immigration Motion to Reopen

The Second Circuit granted John Marcus Ramsay's petition challenging the BIA's denial of his motion to reopen, finding the BIA misread his arguments regarding equitable tolling. The court remanded the case for further consideration consistent with its opinion. Ramsay, a 70-year-old Jamaican lawful permanent resident and US Navy veteran, seeks to reopen his 2007 removal order based on a change in law under United States v. Minter.

Petersen Energía v. Argentine Republic - Shareholder Expropriation

The Second Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part the $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina in favor of Petersen Energía and Eton Park Capital Management minority shareholders of YPF S.A. The court held that breach of contract damages claims against Argentina and YPF are not cognizable under Argentine law, reversing that portion of the judgment. The case has been remanded to the Southern District of New York for further proceedings.

Second Circuit reverses habeas corpus for inmate

Second Circuit reverses habeas corpus for inmate

Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org - Terrorism Damages

The Second Circuit decided a motion in Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org, a consolidated appeal involving multiple plaintiffs seeking damages against the PLO and Palestinian Authority for terrorist attacks. The court addressed procedural and substantive issues in Case No. 15-3135-cv and related dockets.