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State of Florida v. O'Shawn Narfetia King - Search Suppression Ruling

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's order suppressing evidence, finding that the mother's consent to search her son's bedroom was valid. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

Clark v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Clark v. State of Florida. The appellate court's disposition was 'Affirmed' for docket number 2D2025-1827.

Clerk of Circuit Court Hillsborough County v. Rangel - Forfeiture Judgment Affirmance

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed an order setting aside a forfeiture judgment related to cash bonds posted in a criminal case. The court found that the depositor was entitled to discharge of the bonds due to the defendant's deportation, as per Florida Statutes.

Lane v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Lower Court Ruling

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's ruling in Lane v. State of Florida. The appellate court's decision, issued on March 6, 2026, upholds the original disposition without modification. The case involves an appeal from the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalty Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failure to report foreign business control under IRC § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, overturning a Tax Court decision. This ruling impacts how the IRS collects such penalties.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor. The court affirmed the denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis-infused edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing the Controlled Substances Act.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Housing Discrimination

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a housing discrimination case involving CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part the district court's decision regarding claims of disparate impact under the Fair Housing Act and violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming that state judges have absolute judicial immunity for decisions on firearms license applications. The court also held that Article III's case-or-controversy requirement bars federal claims for injunctive and declaratory relief against judges in their official capacities regarding these decisions.

US v. Cardenas - Second Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jay James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence crucial to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivan Joel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.