US Federal

SEC v. Madison Capital Funding LLC - Investment Adviser Sanctions

The SEC instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against Madison Capital Funding LLC, an investment adviser. The firm allegedly failed to determine fair market value for trades with pooled investment vehicles it advised during a period of market disruption.

SEC Bars Ejiro Ode Okuma for Fraud and Misappropriation

The SEC has barred Ejiro Ode Okuma from associating with any regulated entity following findings of fraud and misappropriation of over $9 million from a client. A final judgment was entered against Okuma, permanently enjoining him from future violations of securities laws.

People v. Ramirez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's denial of a resentencing petition filed by Raul Enrique Ramirez under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found that Ramirez was entitled to an evidentiary hearing on his claim that he could not be convicted of murder under current law.

People v. Rinke - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in People v. Rinke. The appellate court found that the defendant was eligible for a resentencing hearing, which the trial court had erroneously denied. The case involves a defendant convicted of murder, vehicular manslaughter, and other offenses.

People v. Eastus - Criminal Robbery Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a conviction for second-degree robbery and upheld a 15-year prison sentence for Dustin Ira Eastus. The court found no abuse of discretion in the sentencing or the refusal to strike a prior serious felony enhancement.

People v. Scott - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Derrick Anthony Scott. The court denied Scott's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6, finding him ineligible for relief, and dismissed the appeal of the denial of his section 1172.1 resentencing request as non-appealable.

People v. Mize - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of William Ray Mize for multiple sexual assault and related offenses. The court addressed Mize's argument regarding the admissibility of testimony from a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

Colorado Court of Appeals - In re Dudley

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order certifying Michelle Dudley for long-term mental health treatment and authorizing the involuntary administration of aripiprazole. The court found sufficient evidence that Dudley has a mental health disorder, is gravely disabled, and reasonable grounds exist to believe she will not remain in treatment voluntarily.

Peo v. Pospisil - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Eric Pospisil's postconviction motion without a hearing. The appeal concerned Pospisil's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding a rejected plea agreement. The court found the allegations did not warrant relief.

Pueblo v. ICAO - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals reviewed a decision by the Industrial Claim Appeals Office regarding a workers' compensation claim for PTSD. The court set aside the Panel's order and remanded the case, finding that a key factual dispute was not resolved by the administrative law judge.