US Courts

Kelly v. Kobach - Quo Warranto Action Dismissed

The Kansas Supreme Court dismissed Governor Laura Kelly's quo warranto petition against Attorney General Kris Kobach. The court found that while it has original discretionary jurisdiction in such matters, this specific case did not meet the criteria for exercising that jurisdiction, leading to the dismissal of the Governor's challenge to the Attorney General's authority.

Cooper v. Airbus Americas, Inc. - Employment Discrimination

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Airbus Americas, Inc. in a case brought by former employee Keith Cooper. Cooper alleged race discrimination and retaliation under Title VII and the FMLA.

Kevin L. Shehee v. Diana Lynch - Appeal of District Court Order

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Kevin L. Shehee's motion for leave to amend his complaint. The court found that the proposed amendments would have been futile, upholding the dismissal of the case.

United States v. Angel Luvi-Ramirez, Jose Hernandez, Wilmar Mosquera - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted the government's motion for summary affirmance in the appeals of Angel Luvi-Ramirez, Jose Hernandez, and Wilmar Mosquera. The defendants pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on a vessel subject to U.S. jurisdiction.

United States v. Kimberly Kiehl - Appeal of Conviction and Sentence

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the conviction and 24-month sentence of Kimberly Kiehl for mail fraud and selling counterfeit drugs. Kiehl argued her guilty plea was not knowing and voluntary, and that her appeal waiver was unenforceable. The court found her arguments unpersuasive.

Irvin E. Caraway, II v. Equifax - Appeal Dismissal

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of Irvin E. Caraway, II v. Equifax. The court is considering Equifax's motion to dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, as Caraway's notice of appeal did not clearly identify the rulings being appealed.

Court affirms dismissal, lacks jurisdiction for late appeal

The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of claims, holding that it lacked jurisdiction due to a late appeal filed more than 30 days after the final orders. The court also affirmed the dismissal of a counter-complaint. The case originated from a dispute over a sand mining operation and a subsequent loan and settlement agreement.

Court of Appeals affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights to her two minor children. The court found clear and convincing evidence supported the termination based on grounds including abandonment, persistence of conditions leading to removal, and failure to demonstrate willingness to assume custody. The case is remanded.

Hooey v. Badwi - Civil Appeal Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in the civil case of Hooey v. Badwi. The appeal involved six points of error related to evidentiary rulings and due process claims. The court's decision upholds the original judgment.

Bermudez v. Loop America Inc. - Civil Case Filing

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California filed a new civil case, Bermudez v. Loop America Inc., on March 27, 2026. The case involves Michelle Bermudez as the plaintiff and Loop America Inc. as the defendant, based on Federal Question jurisdiction.