US Federal

Family Behavioral Health Inc. v. 387 Main Street Realty Trust - Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's judgment against 387 Main Street Realty Trust and Raymond Bonneville. The defendants were found liable for breach of contract, interference with business relations, and unfair trade practices. The court found the defendants' arguments regarding sufficiency of evidence were waived.

Anthony Khorzoughi v. Department of Unemployment Assistance - PUA Benefits

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a decision denying pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) benefits to Anthony Khorzoughi. The court found that Khorzoughi failed to demonstrate he was working in Massachusetts when his business was impacted by COVID-19, thus upholding the denial of benefits.

Corona-Montano v. United States - Alien Transport Sentencing Appeal

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's sentencing enhancement for transporting an unaccompanied minor in the case of Luis Francisco Corona-Montano. The court held that the Sentencing Guidelines do not require scienter for this enhancement, affirming the 71-month sentence.

Culver City v. Federal Aviation Administration - Standing to Challenge Air Traffic Procedures

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed petitions from the Cities of Malibu and Culver City challenging FAA air traffic procedures. The court found the cities lacked standing to sue, as they failed to demonstrate a reasonable probability of injury from the challenged 2018 amendments to the NextGen initiative.

Malibu and Culver City v. FAA - Standing for NextGen Initiative Challenges

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed petitions from the Cities of Malibu and Culver City challenging the FAA's NextGen initiative. The court found the cities lacked standing to sue over the 2018 amendments and that challenges to the original 2016 procedures were untimely.

US Sanctions Rwandan Officials for Violating Washington Accords

The United States has sanctioned the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) and four senior RDF officers for their support of the M23 movement in the DRC, violating the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. This action, taken under Executive Order 13413, demonstrates U.S. resolve to uphold regional stability.

State v. Aliff - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Kansas affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Allen Dale Aliff's probation and impose his underlying 33-month prison sentence. The appeal was submitted for summary disposition.

People v. Ryan - Mental Health Diversion Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reviewed a trial court's denial of a defendant's petition for mental health diversion. The appellate court found the trial court applied an incorrect legal standard and conditionally vacated the defendant's plea, remanding for further proceedings.

In re K.B. - Child Welfare Jurisdiction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, has issued an opinion in the case of In re K.B. The court affirmed an order maintaining juvenile court jurisdiction over a child, finding no abuse of discretion by the lower court despite the agency's recommendation. The case involved allegations of parental alcohol abuse.

Sanwa Technologies v. Titus - Civil Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's summary judgment in favor of Sanwa Technologies, Inc. against Paul Joseph Titus. The appellate court found that Titus failed to provide an adequate record to demonstrate the trial court erred in its decision.