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Fourth Circuit dismisses §2255 appeal, Holt v. USA

Fourth Circuit dismisses §2255 appeal, Holt v. USA

State v. Shaabneh - Firearm Possession Conviction Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed Joseph Daniel Shaabneh's conviction for possession of a firearm by an ineligible person under Minnesota Statute 624.713. The court upheld that his 2008 Colorado felony drug conviction qualified as a crime of violence under Minnesota law, disqualifying him from firearm possession. The court also affirmed the district court's rejection of an entrapment defense.

Ames Construction Inc. v. City of Moorhead - Construction Contract Dispute

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the City of Moorhead in a construction contract dispute. The court rejected Ames Construction's argument that the city was liable for an inaccurate geotechnical report included in bid documents, holding that the bid solicitation was not part of the contract documents under the plain language of the contract. The decision clarifies the scope of contract documents in municipal construction projects.

In re A.Y.Q. - Juvenile Delinquency Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the Nobles County District Court's adjudication and disposition in a juvenile delinquency case, upholding findings that appellant A.Y.Q. was guilty of second-degree assault and threats of violence against his sister. The court rejected appellant's sufficiency-of-evidence challenge, finding sufficient evidence to support the district court's findings based on victim testimony, body-worn camera footage, and witness statements. Case No. A25-1529.

Fasching Ventures LLC vs Integrative Health affirmed

Fasching Ventures LLC vs Integrative Health affirmed

Oren v. State - Mandamus Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin), denied the petition for writ of mandamus filed by John Oren and Elise Oren seeking relief from the State of Texas. The court provided no substantive analysis, citing only Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a) as the basis for denial.

In re Joe Flores v. State of Texas - Habeas Corpus Dismissal

The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District dismissed Joe Flores's pre-trial habeas corpus application for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that original habeas corpus jurisdiction in criminal proceedings is limited to the Court of Criminal Appeals, district courts, and county courts under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 11.05, and that intermediate appellate courts have only appellate jurisdiction in criminal habeas matters.

In re J.M.B. II v. State of Texas - Mandamus Relief

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District conditionally granted a writ of mandamus directing a Travis County trial court to dismiss a juvenile delinquency case. The trial court had granted the State's motion to dismiss but then sua sponte vacated its own dismissal order and scheduled an adjudication hearing. The appellate court found the trial court abused its discretion by vacating the dismissal, as the State retained jurisdiction after filing its motion to dismiss.

Contract dispute escrow funds, motion dismissed

Contract dispute escrow funds, motion dismissed

Magellan Pipeline v. Suncor - Interlocutory Appeal Denied

Delaware Superior Court denied Suncor Energy Inc.'s application to certify an interlocutory appeal from the Court's March 9, 2026 order. The underlying dispute involves breach of contract claims by Magellan Pipeline Co., L.P. against Suncor Canada under a 2015 Parent Guaranty and related agreements. The ruling leaves in place the Court's prior decision denying Suncor Canada's Rule 12(b)(2) motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction.