US Federal

E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a petitioner seeking habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The court ordered respondents to provide the petitioner with a bond hearing.

Memas Country Store Delivery Prohibition Proceeding

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has initiated a delivery prohibition proceeding against Memas Country Store due to unresolved compliance issues related to underground storage tanks. A proceeding is scheduled for March 30, 2026.

OFAC Venezuela-Related General License 51

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued Venezuela-related General License 51, authorizing certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin gold. This license provides specific exemptions to sanctions regulations for authorized transactions.

Fried v. Booking Holdings Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Fried v. Booking Holdings Inc., has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01501-AGT, was filed on February 20, 2026, under diversity jurisdiction. A recent filing on March 7, 2026, involved a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge.

Owens v. State of Florida - Belated Appeal Granted

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal granted Anthony P. Owens, Jr.'s petition for a belated appeal in Case No. 5D2025-3932. The court's order will be filed with the trial court and treated as a notice of appeal from a January 24, 2024 judgment and sentence.

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Wendy D. Montgomery - Property Insurance Case Affirmation

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the property insurance case involving Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Wendy D. Montgomery. The court's disposition was an affirmation, and the conditional cross-appeal was dismissed as moot.

Sixth District Court of Appeal affirms life sentence for molestation

The Sixth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed a life sentence for Matthew Edward Zink, who was convicted of lewd and lascivious molestation. The court found that any alleged error in sentencing regarding the Prison Releasee Reoffender designation was harmless.

Woods v. State of Florida - Dismissed Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the case of Woods v. State of Florida, docket number 1D2025-3159. The dismissal was based on the appeal being untimely filed.

Mahic v. State of Florida - Appeal Denied

The District Court of Appeal of Florida denied an appeal filed by Elvis Mahic against the State of Florida. The court treated the appeal of an order denying a motion to disqualify the judge as a petition for writ of prohibition and subsequently denied it. The decision was issued on March 6, 2026.

West v. West - Florida First District Court of Appeal Ruling

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in West v. West. The appellate court issued its disposition on March 6, 2026, with docket number 1D2025-1308. The ruling is not final until disposition of any timely motions.