US Courts

Nicholas Graham Suspended from Practice

The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended attorney Nicholas James Graham from the practice of law on an interim basis following a certified entry of a felony conviction. The court has referred the matter for further investigation and disciplinary proceedings.

Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion on Equity and Appeal

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing equity, quiet title actions, and appeal and error in the context of real estate disputes. The court clarified standards for reviewing evidence in equity cases and outlined the requirements for establishing adverse possession, including notice and the nature of possession.

Mathew Despins v. Knowledge AI, Inc., Joonhee Won, and Brian Schreiber - Summary Judgment Ruling

The District Court of Massachusetts granted in part and denied in part a motion for summary judgment in the case of Mathew Despins v. Knowledge AI, Inc., et al. The ruling addresses claims related to unpaid wages and retaliation.

State of Louisiana v. Ladarrius Hodge - Sentence Upheld

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a reimposed sentence of 18 years at hard labor for Ladarrius Hodge, who was convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court found the sentence to be constitutional and not excessive.

Hopkins v. Riley - Recusal of Counsel Reversed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, granted a writ in Hopkins v. Riley, reversing a lower court's judgment that recused DeDe Ferrara and Frank Ferrara from representing Kimberly Hopkins. The court found that the request for disqualification was not raised early enough and was therefore waived.

Succession of Miriam Mandel Sklar - Estate Dispute Over Paintings

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's judgment denying a petition for preliminary injunction. The former executor of the estate of Miriam Mandel Sklar sought to prevent the liquidation of two Impressionist paintings, but the court upheld the new executor's authority.

Willie Meads v. Erin Stout - Case Dismissed

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has issued an opinion and order dismissing the appeal in Willie Meads v. Erin Stout. The case involved a dispute over grandparent visitation rights, which the lower court had terminated. The appellate court struck the appellant's brief and dismissed the appeal.

J.A.D. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Termination of Parental Rights

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating the parental rights of J.A.D. to her minor child. The court found no meritorious assignments of error in the appeal.

Obioma v. City of Union City - Settlement Conference Scheduled

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has scheduled a settlement conference for the civil rights case Obioma v. City of Union City. The conference is set for April 9, 2026, and will be conducted telephonically.

Langham v. City of Union City - Settlement Conference Scheduled

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has scheduled a settlement conference planning and scheduling call for the case Langham v. City of Union City. The call is set for April 9, 2026, and will be conducted telephonically.