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Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety - Correction

The Hawai'i Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued an order correcting minor errors in its August 18, 2025 opinion in Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety. The corrections involve specific word changes and formatting adjustments within the published opinion.

Ricky Welch v. Laura Plappert - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's decision in Ricky Welch v. Laura Plappert. The court found that the federal statute of limitations for habeas petitions was tolled while the petitioner pursued a state appeal, reversing the district court's dismissal of the petition.

Lucas County Board of Commissioners v. EPA - Environmental Law

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has recommended for publication the case of Lucas County Board of Commissioners v. EPA, concerning water quality standards for the Maumee River and Lake Erie. The decision addresses challenges related to harmful algal blooms and EPA's regulatory actions.

United States v. Phillip Claudius Gray - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's sentence of 21 months for Phillip Claudius Gray, who violated supervised release conditions by using illegal drugs. The court found no procedural error or unreasonable sentence.

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Rule Revision

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has revised Rule 1.7 to update the correct and current mailing address for the Clerk of the Court. These amendments are effective immediately upon the date of the order.

Astellas Pharma Inc. v. Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Patent Infringement

The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Memorandum and Order in a patent infringement case involving Astellas Pharma Inc. and Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The case concerns Ascent's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Astellas's Myrbetriq® and alleges infringement of several patents under the Hatch-Waxman Act.

Shelton v. Patton - Motion to Dismiss Opinion

The District of Delaware issued an opinion in Shelton v. Patton, addressing defendants' motions to dismiss all five counts of the plaintiff's complaint. The court is considering whether the complaint states a claim upon which relief can be granted under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Employment Discrimination Case

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a plaintiff's employment discrimination and retaliation claims with prejudice. The dismissal was based on the plaintiff's counsel's repeated failure to comply with discovery orders and court deadlines over four years of litigation. The court found the dismissal to be a proper exercise of discretion.

Ayestas v. Harris County District Attorney's Office - Habeas Corpus

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a discovery order in a habeas corpus case involving a capital murder conviction. The court found that the district court lacked jurisdiction over the selective-prosecution claims, vacating the order that compelled the Harris County District Attorney's Office to produce internal memoranda.

Teacher v. Principal - First Amendment Prayer Rights

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a principal's claim of qualified immunity in a lawsuit filed by a teacher who alleges her prayer on school grounds was prohibited. The court will determine if the principal's actions violated the teacher's First Amendment rights.