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United States v. Robert Smith - Sixth Circuit Non-Precedential Opinion

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Robert Smith's motion to suppress evidence. Smith was appealing his conviction on federal gun and drug charges, arguing that evidence found in his residence was illegally obtained. The court found no merit in his arguments.

Nakisha West v. Dow Chem. Co. - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Rohm and Haas Chemical, LLC. The court found that a signed release agreement barred the plaintiff's claims of racial and gender discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environment.

Flummerfelt v. City of Taylor - Sovereign Immunity Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of sovereign immunity for the Wayne County Treasurer in Flummerfelt v. City of Taylor. The court clarified that the suit was against Wayne County, not its treasurer, rendering the treasurer's sovereign immunity defense irrelevant.

Westerling v. E. Tenn. Children's Hosp. Ass'n, Inc. - FLSA Overtime Dispute

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Westerling v. E. Tenn. Children's Hosp. Ass'n, Inc., dismissing a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime claim. The court found that the plaintiff failed to adequately allege that he was not completely relieved of duties during meal breaks.

Fadi Abi Fakhreddine v. Eric Sabree - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of a complaint filed by Fadi Fakhreddine and Old Joy Investment Company against Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree. The plaintiffs alleged violations of the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause after their properties were foreclosed due to unpaid property taxes.

Mary Bleick v. Sheryl Maxfield - Unclaimed Funds Act Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a preliminary injunction to prevent the transfer of unclaimed funds to the state of Ohio. The ruling upholds Ohio's Unclaimed Funds Act, which allows funds held for ten years or more to escheat to the state.

State v. Robles - Criminal Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals filed an opinion in State v. Robles on March 10, 2026. The case involves an appeal from a district court conviction for Assault in the Third Degree and Mutual Affray. The appellate court reviewed the defendant's contention regarding witness credibility.

Bloch v. Bloch - Hawaii Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a divorce decree in Bloch v. Bloch. The court found the appellant's brief lacked the required statement of errors and discernible argument, affirming the lower court's decision. The opinion was filed on March 10, 2026.

SEC Administrative Proceeding Against Rimar Capital for Fraud

The SEC has issued a notice of a proposed plan of distribution for funds collected in an administrative proceeding against Rimar Capital USA, Inc., Rimar Capital, LLC, Itai Royi Liptz, and Clifford Todd Boro. The proceeding found fraudulent conduct related to SAFE offerings and misrepresentations about an AI trading platform, resulting in penalties and disgorgement orders.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on Damages and Covenants

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a memorandum opinion in a founder-investor dispute, ruling largely in favor of the plaintiffs. The court awarded $4.304 million in damages against the defendants for breaching contractual obligations and reinstated original restrictive covenant terms. The ruling also addresses counterclaims and partial fee shifting.