US Courts

Bishop v. San Diego County Retirement Association - Case Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 1, has issued an opinion in the case of Bishop v. San Diego County Employees Retirement Association. The filing date for this opinion was December 19, 2024. This document represents a judicial decision on a legal matter.

Flareau v. Superior Court - Criminal Case Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 2 has issued an opinion in the case of Adam Flareau v. The Superior Court and The People. The opinion is available for review in PDF and DOCX formats.

Ninth Circuit Vacates Submission, Orders Supplemental Briefs on Rule Consistency

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its submission in Garcia Morales v. Bondi, ordering parties to file supplemental briefs by March 13, 2026. The briefs must address the consistency of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule with the Immigration and Nationality Act. Amici curiae are also invited to submit briefs.

USA v. Ho-Romero - Criminal Case Sentencing Vacated

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of David Ho-Romero and remanded for resentencing. The court found that the district court erred by applying an obstruction of justice enhancement without making a finding of intent. The case involved a guilty plea to methamphetamine importation.

United States v. Rowell - Sex Trafficking Conviction Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Keion Rowell for sex trafficking of a minor. Rowell appealed his conviction, challenging the denial of his motion to suppress evidence, a claim of structural error regarding courtroom sealing, the admission of certain statements, and procedural issues with alternate jurors. The court rejected all of Rowell's arguments.

Khanal v. Bondi - Immigration Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated an order from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) that dismissed a petition for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court found that the BIA failed to consider crucial documentary and testimonial evidence and applied an incorrect legal standard.

Cante Mijangos v. Bondi - Immigration Asylum Petition Review

The First Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Cante Mijangos v. Bondi. The court found that the petitioner failed to establish the required nexus between her abuse and her protected status for asylum, affirming the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial.

Sykes v. Providence St. Joseph Health et al - Civil Rights: Jobs

A civil case titled Sykes v. Providence St. Joseph Health et al was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Napa County Superior Court and is based on diversity jurisdiction, with the nature of suit being Civil Rights: Jobs.

Roe CL 280 v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Roe CL 280 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims.

Ore v. Callahan et al - Federal Question

Christopher P. Ore filed a federal question civil case against Laura Beth Callahan, Martin Kraenkel, Mission Bar, San Francisco Police Department, and Two Nickels, Inc. The filing includes a complaint and an initial case management scheduling order. The case was filed on February 18, 2026.