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Grey v. LIC Dev. Owner, L.P. - Rent Overcharge Case

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's order in Grey v. LIC Dev. Owner, L.P. The court declared early occupancy license agreements void and granted summary judgment for rent overcharges for class members who received renewal leases at unauthorized intervals. A rent freeze was imposed until registrations are corrected.

Talbert v. Tynes - Defamation Anti-SLAPP Ruling

The New York Appellate Division reversed a lower court's decision, granting a motion to dismiss a defamation complaint under New York's anti-SLAPP statute. The court found the speech at issue was protected and remanded the case to determine attorneys' fees.

People v. H.A. - Appellate Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment against defendant H.A. The court vacated the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed at sentencing. The modification was made in the interest of justice.

People v. A.Y. - Criminal Possession and Robbery Convictions

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment concerning A.Y.'s convictions for criminal possession of a weapon and robbery. The court vacated certain surcharges and fees imposed at sentencing while otherwise affirming the convictions and sentence.

Cárdenas v. Walgreens - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to dismiss a complaint filed by Jerel Cárdenas against Walgreens. The court found that the plaintiff's allegations stated a claim under the rescue doctrine, and the primary assumption of risk doctrine was a fact-specific inquiry better suited for summary judgment.

Estrella v. 20 Bruckner, LLC - Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's order in Estrella v. 20 Bruckner, LLC. The court granted defendants' motion to vacate a prior order striking their answer and set the matter for a compliance conference to schedule outstanding discovery.

Vernon Lee Ivey v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for Vernon Lee Ivey. Ivey argued ineffective assistance of counsel regarding his guilty plea and sentencing exposure. The court found no error in the lower court's decision.

State v. Garcia Guox - Sentencing Appeal for Patronizing Prostitution

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a trial court's sentencing decision for a patronizing prostitution conviction. The State argued the conviction should be a Class B felony, not a Class A misdemeanor, and the appellate court agreed, vacating the plea and remanding for further proceedings.

Jehramyus v. Google LLC - Contract Dispute

A new civil case, Jehramyus v. Google LLC, was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a contract dispute and includes an order granting in part a motion to dismiss or transfer venue and denying a motion to remand.

State v. Kaneakua - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals filed an opinion in the case of State v. Kaneakua on March 17, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction of Krystale Sharyann Iwalani Kaneakua for second-degree arson, finding no merit in the appeal regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.