US Courts

Attorney Sanctioned for Submitting Inaccurate AI-Generated Legal Authority

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has sanctioned an attorney for submitting briefs containing numerous inaccuracies and non-existent legal authorities, which were summarized from AI-generated content provided by a non-attorney. The attorney failed to verify the information despite repeated opportunities.

Court Vacates EPA Approval of Florida's Permitting Plan for ESA Violations

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the EPA's approval of Florida's permitting plan under the Clean Water Act, citing violations of the Endangered Species Act. The court found that Florida's self-certification plan did not adequately ensure compliance with environmental regulations, similar to a hypothetical scenario where a trucking company self-inspects its vehicles.

Eric Keith Jefferson v. Frankenmuth Insurance Company - Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Eric Keith Jefferson's appeal against Frankenmuth Insurance Company. The court found Jefferson's notice of appeal was untimely filed 178 days after the trial court's judgment and that an application for discretionary appeal was required for the denial of his motion to set aside the judgment, which was not filed.

Kwame Shabazz v. State - Emergency Motion Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted Kwame Shabazz's emergency motion for an extension of time to file an application for discretionary appeal. The motion was granted, extending the deadline to April 29, 2026, from the original expiration date of March 30, 2026.

Tyson Cooper v. State - Interlocutory Application Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied an interlocutory application filed by Tyson Cooper in a case against the State. The court issued its order on March 27, 2026, with the docket number A26I0162. No specific penalties or compliance deadlines were mentioned in the order.

Cornelia G Moore v. Local Homes, LLC - Discretionary Application Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed a discretionary application filed by Cornelia G. Moore and Francis Moore in their dispossessory action against Local Homes, LLC. The application was dismissed because it was filed eight days after the superior court's order, exceeding the seven-day jurisdictional deadline for such appeals in dispossessory actions.

Fowler v. State of Indiana - Child Molesting Conviction Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Aaron Gregory Fowler for multiple counts including child molesting and possession of child pornography. The court found no abuse of discretion in the admission of evidence and sufficient evidence for the attempted obstruction of justice conviction.

Paternity: Kasey Parsons v. Ryan Brock - Modification of Parenting Time

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a trial court's decision to reinstate parenting time for a father who had previously been deemed a danger to his children. The appellate court found the trial court failed to base its decision on evidence that the father no longer posed a threat.

Medical Malpractice Case: Court Affirms, Reverses, and Remands

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed, reversed, and remanded a medical malpractice case involving Munster Community Hospital and the estate of Terry Clark Jr. The court's decision addresses disputes over discovery requests and the award of attorney fees related to a motion to compel.

P.H. v. D.Y. - Order Dismissing Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in P.H. v. D.Y. The dismissal is based on the appeal being rendered moot, likely due to related proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii. This action concludes the appellate process for this specific case.