US Courts

Media Matters v. X Corp. - Mandamus Petition Granted in Part

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted in part Media Matters' petition for a writ of mandamus, vacating the district court's order denying a venue transfer. The case involves a lawsuit filed by X Corp. against Media Matters over articles critical of X Corp.'s advertising practices.

General Motors Corp. v. Urban Gorilla, LLC - Trade Dress Infringement

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by General Motors against Urban Gorilla, LLC. GM alleged that Urban Gorilla's body kits infringed on GM's trade dress rights for its Hummer vehicles. The court found GM failed to show a strong likelihood of success on the merits.

US v. Kelly - Sentencing Appeal

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the resentencing of Ronald Daniel Kelly for possession of pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine. The court found no error in the district court's determination of the drug quantity and the resulting sentence.

Vigil v. South Valley Academy - Court Order on Briefs

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Vigil v. South Valley Academy, granting the parties' request for a decision on briefs without oral argument. The court found no error in the district court's grant of summary judgment and qualified immunity to the defendants.

Kanelakos v. Astrue - Social Security Disability Appeal

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals substituted Michael J. Astrue for Jo Anne B. Barnhart as appellee in the case of James L. Kanelakos v. Michael J. Astrue. The court granted the parties' request for a decision on the briefs without oral argument, reversing and remanding the case with instructions to the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

Hinkley v. Roadway Express, Inc - Labor Dispute

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's summary judgment in favor of Roadway Express, Inc. and Teamsters Local Union #41 in a labor dispute filed by Randal Hinkley. The court found no evidence that the union breached its duty of fair representation in handling the grievance regarding Hinkley's termination.

Gonzalez Tomasini v. DeJoy - Employment Case Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss an employment case against the United States Postal Service. The dismissal was based on a finding that the plaintiff, Orlando González Tomasini, tampered with a witness, his former wife, by attempting to dissuade her from testifying.

BlueRadios Inc. v. Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. - Legal Malpractice Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals partially reversed and vacated a district court ruling in a legal malpractice case brought by BlueRadios Inc. against law firm Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. The appellate court found that BlueRadios' claims might not be untimely and that an attorney-client relationship could exist, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Barrett v. United States - Firearms Offenses and Cumulative Punishments

The Supreme Court ruled in Barrett v. United States that a single act violating both 18 U.S.C. §924(c)(1)(A)(i) and §924(j) can only yield one conviction, not two. This decision resolves a circuit split regarding cumulative punishments for firearms offenses that cause death.

Hebert v. Donahue - Insurance Policy Dispute

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding the proceeds of a federal life insurance policy. The court found that the designation of beneficiaries was valid, awarding the proceeds to the deceased's ex-wife and sons rather than his estate.