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Marn v. McCully Associates - Affirmation of Lien Claims

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court's decision regarding lien claims in the case of Marn v. McCully Associates. The court addressed an appeal concerning an attorney's lien on potential future awards.

State v. Kaneakua - Affirmation of Conviction and Denial of Ineffective Counsel Claim

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed Krystale Sharyann Iwalani Kaneakua's conviction for second-degree arson. The court denied Kaneakua's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, finding that her arguments lacked specific errors or omissions by her trial attorney.

Hawaii Supreme Court: Arbitration Denial Affirmed

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration. The court found that the arbitration provision in the development's declaration gave the property owner the option to arbitrate, but did not require it. This ruling impacts how disputes are handled within the specified community development.

Marn Jr. vs. McCully Associates - Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a Summary Disposition Order in the consolidated appeal of James Yee Marn, Jr. vs. McCully Associates. The order addresses appeals from various final judgments and related orders concerning the Judicial Accounting Case and the Marn Family Litigation.

Al-Kubaisi v. Autozone, Inc. et al - ADA Lawsuit

A civil case, Al-Kubaisi v. Autozone, Inc. et al, was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges violations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The filing includes a complaint, certificate of interested entities, and proposed summons.

Gambino v. State - Criminal Law and Child Welfare Opinion

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals filed an opinion in Gambino v. State on March 17, 2026, addressing the sufficiency of evidence for false statements to law enforcement and contributing to a child in need of assistance. The court also ruled on the reasonableness of a delay in searching a seized cell phone.

Boyce v. Cox - Eighth Amendment Prison Conditions

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Boyce v. Cox, concerning an inmate's Eighth Amendment claim regarding dental care. The court reversed in part, affirmed in part, and remanded the case, impacting the application of exhaustion of administrative remedies for prisoner lawsuits.

United States v. Floyd Suggs - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order denying a motion to suppress evidence in United States v. Floyd Suggs. The court found the warrant execution reasonable despite arguments of overbreadth and improper execution.

State v. Justin Chandler - Murder and Conspiracy Conviction Appeal

The Rhode Island Supreme Court vacated the conviction of Justin Chandler for murder and conspiracy, finding that the erroneous admission of text messages was unduly prejudicial and not harmless error. The case is remanded for a new trial.

U'gundi Jacobs v. Parkway Liquors Inc. - Affirmation of Judgment

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a Superior Court judgment in the case of U'gundi Jacobs v. Parkway Liquors Inc. The decision was based on the Superior Court's prior letter opinion. This ruling upholds the lower court's findings without introducing new legal precedent.