US Courts

Young's Market v. WA Dept of Revenue - B&O Tax Assessment

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a $315,227.11 B&O tax assessment against Young's Market Company, a wholesale alcoholic beverage distributor. The court upheld the Department of Revenue's classification of $21 million in termination payments as taxable under the "service and other activities" designation rather than the "tax on wholesalers" category.

Attorney Piergies Resignation with Disciplinary Action Pending

The Ohio Supreme Court accepted the resignation of attorney James Douglas Piergies (Registration No. 0032764) as a resignation with disciplinary action pending pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VI(11)(C). All rights and privileges to practice law in Ohio were withdrawn effective March 31, 2026. The order prohibits Piergies from practicing law in any form, appearing as an attorney before any court or authority, or providing legal advice in Ohio.

Disciplinary Counsel v. Romer - Attorney Reinstatement

The Ohio Supreme Court granted attorney Shawn Alexander Romer's petition for reinstatement to practice law in Ohio, subject to continued compliance with substance abuse treatment and counseling recommendations. Respondent must pay $725 in proceedings costs within 90 days, with interest accruing thereafter and potential contempt proceedings for non-payment.

Jane Doe DMA v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed a civil complaint filed by Jane Doe DMA (N.L.) against Uber Technologies, Inc. on March 31, 2026. The complaint, filed under case number 3:26-cv-02781, asserts personal injury claims against all defendants with a filing fee of $405. The plaintiff seeks anonymity, indicated by the Jane Doe designation.

R. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

Plaintiff L.R. filed a Short Form Complaint in the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:26-cv-02776) against Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier LLC, and Rasier-CA LLC alleging personal injury product liability claims. The civil complaint was filed on March 31, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. The case is assigned to the San Francisco courthouse.

Han v. United States Department of State - Immigration

Ruoxi Han filed a civil complaint in the Northern District of California against the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Beijing, and Senators David Perdue and Marco Rubio. The complaint, filed March 31, 2026, seeks relief under immigration-related claims. The filing fee was $405 (receipt ACANDC-21814590).

P. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Product Liability

Plaintiff A.P. filed a product liability complaint in the Northern District of California against Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC. The complaint, filed March 31, 2026, seeks damages for personal injuries allegedly caused by an Uber product. The filing fee was $405.

Second Circuit appeal, multiple plaintiffs vs PLO, decision 30th Mar

Second Circuit appeal, multiple plaintiffs vs PLO, decision 30th Mar

Dec v. Mullin - Immigration Waiver Appeal Affirmed

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Danuta Dec's petition challenging the denial of her waiver of inadmissibility under 8 U.S.C. § 1154(l). The court held that federal immigration law precludes judicial review of agency decisions regarding waiver eligibility determinations. The appellate court also admonished petitioner's counsel for submitting a brief containing fabricated AI-generated citations and a false quotation, though imposing no other sanction.

Holt v. Boughton - Habeas Corpus

The Seventh Circuit reversed a district court's grant of habeas corpus relief to Maurice Holt, restoring his Wisconsin armed robbery conviction. The appellate court found that the Wisconsin Court of Appeals reasonably applied Supreme Court precedent in rejecting Holt's claims that his defense attorney was ineffective and that he should have been allowed to present photographs to the jury. Holt v. Boughton, No. 24-3346 (7th Cir. March 30, 2026).