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Machado v. Mental Health Association - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Machado v. Mental Health Association of San Mateo County et al., was filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Jordan Machado against the County of San Mateo, the Housing Authority of The County of San Mateo, and the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County.

JLG 262 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Civil Suit

JLG 262 has filed a civil suit against Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC. The case, filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, is based on diversity jurisdiction and concerns personal injury. The filing fee was $405.

Last Brand Inc. v. Deckers Outdoor Corporation - Antitrust Case Filing

Last Brand, Inc. has filed an antitrust case against Deckers Outdoor Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01540, was filed on February 20, 2026, with the initial complaint and related documents submitted.

Essintial Enterprise Solutions LLC v. SBA - PPP Loan Forgiveness

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that payments to independent contractors do not qualify as "payroll costs" for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. This decision impacts how businesses that utilized PPP loans can claim forgiveness.

Abramowski v. Nuvei Corp - Court rejects tendered shares

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision dismissing a lawsuit by shareholders who claimed Nuvei Corp. violated the SEC's Best Price Rule by rejecting their tendered shares. The court found the Best Price Rule is silent on whether tender offerors can enforce restrictions on tendered shares.

Knieling v. Fook - Maritime Injury Appeal

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Knieling v. Fook, ruling that an injured seaman cannot recover future medical expenses if it is unclear what future treatments she may receive. The court upheld the award for past medical expenses and pain and suffering but denied future claims pending further clarity.

Defense Distributed v. NJ Attorney General - 3D-Printed Ghost Guns & First Amendment

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that purely functional computer code, such as that used to 3D-print firearms, may not be protected by the First Amendment. The court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New Jersey's prohibition on distributing such digital files to unlicensed individuals.

DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. v. Stevens - Foreclosure Appeal

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in a foreclosure case involving DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. and the heirs of Carlton Stevens. The court found that the heirs forfeited their affirmative defenses by failing to raise them in response to a summary judgment motion.

Winslow v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Civil Action Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and denying a motion for injunctive relief. The unpublished opinion noted that such opinions are not binding precedent.

US v. Michael Brandon - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The court found that the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule applied, even if the initial traffic stop lacked reasonable suspicion.