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Kildow v. Texas - Habeas Corpus Application Granted

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Lonard Kildow's habeas corpus application, allowing him an out-of-time appeal for a conviction of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The court ordered the trial court to determine indigency and appoint counsel if requested, with a notice of appeal due within thirty days of the court's mandate.

Seeger Justin Uriah - Habeas Corpus Out of Time PDR Granted

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas granted an out-of-time petition for discretionary review for Justin Uriah Seeger. This decision stems from a finding that his appellate counsel's performance was deficient in failing to timely inform him of his conviction affirmation and his right to file a pro se petition.

Umphress v. Steel - Texas Supreme Court Certified Question

The Texas Supreme Court denied a motion for rehearing in Umphress v. Steel, clarifying its previous ruling on a certified question from the Fifth Circuit. The court reiterated its 'no' answer regarding whether judges can refuse to perform same-sex weddings for religious reasons while still performing opposite-sex weddings.

Morrison v. Morrison - Divorce Decree Enforcement Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed an appeals court decision in Morrison v. Morrison, remanding a divorce decree enforcement case to the trial court. The court found that while the trial court had jurisdiction to enforce the decree, it erred in reallocating property proceeds without evidence of damages.

In the Estate of J. Hugh Wheatfall - Probate Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a court of appeals judgment in a probate case concerning the estate of J. Hugh Wheatfall. The Court remanded the case to the appeals court for further consideration of the merits, finding that a prior order was not a final, appealable judgment.

Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange v. Mankoff - Insurance Windstorm Interpretation

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange v. Mankoff, ruling that a tornado damage claim is subject to the policy's "Windstorm or Hail Deductible." The court reinstated the trial court's judgment favoring the insurer.

Gardens of Connemara Ltd. v. Longhorn Creek Ltd. - Texas Supreme Court Opinion

The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion in Gardens of Connemara Ltd. v. Longhorn Creek Ltd. The case concerns the application of Rule 91a to dismiss a claim involving a private transfer fee on real property. The court denied a petition for review, leaving lower court decisions in place.

Zhan v. US Dept of State - Other Immigration Actions

A complaint was filed on March 2, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 5:26-cv-01757. The case, Zhan v. United States Department of State et al, is classified as Other Immigration Actions and involves a U.S. Government Defendant.

Cespedes v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Product Liability Complaint

A product liability complaint was filed by Kelly P. Cespedes against Meta Platforms, Inc. and other defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing fee for the complaint was $405.

South Carolina Supreme Court Publicly Reprimands Mark Justin Josephs

The South Carolina Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded attorney Mark Justin Josephs for misconduct including billing discrepancies and failure to maintain financial records. The reprimand stems from an agreement where Josephs admitted to violations of professional conduct rules.