US Federal

People v. Lopez - Resentencing Petition Denial

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found the defendant ineligible for resentencing as a matter of law based on the record of conviction.

People v. Candler - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of Mark Anthony Candler's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found Candler ineligible for relief as a matter of law, upholding his conviction for attempted murder and associated enhancements.

People v. Rios - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Rios. The court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6.

California Highway Patrol v. Diaz - Employment Dispute

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision to reduce a California Highway Patrol officer's termination to a one-year suspension for falsely claiming overtime. The court found the State Personnel Board did not abuse its discretion in modifying the penalty.

Sorokunov v. NetApp, Inc. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision compelling arbitration and confirming an award in favor of NetApp, Inc. The court found that the plaintiff, Alexander Sorokunov, lacked standing to pursue his Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim due to the arbitration award.

N.L. v. Superior Court - Writ Review of Juvenile Order

The California Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ review concerning a juvenile court order terminating reunification services for a mother and setting a selection and implementation hearing for her two children. The court cited non-precedential status and incorporated prior findings.

In re S.Y. - Juvenile Dependency Case Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's disposition order in the case of In re S.Y. The father appealed, arguing insufficient evidence supported his case plan, but the court found no error. The case involves juvenile dependency proceedings and reunification services.

Sisti v. Callahan - Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's order denying a mother's request for an evidentiary hearing to modify child custody and visitation orders. The non-precedential opinion was filed on March 3, 2026.

Kuhns v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Kuhns v. Meta Platforms, Inc., was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01818, is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves personal injury and product liability claims.

Lirette v. Adams - Appeals Dismissed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal dismissed appeals in the Lirette v. Adams case. The court's disposition means the prior rulings regarding insurance coverage and a reduction in damages stand. This decision concludes the appellate phase for these specific appeals.