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AFGE v. Trump - Labor Law

The Ninth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction in AFGE v. Trump, concerning labor relations for federal employees. The court found the injunction was improperly granted, impacting the application of executive orders related to federal worker unions.

Lopez v. United States - Appeal of Sentence for Child Pornography Offenses

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded David Lopez Jr.'s 360-month sentence for child pornography offenses. The court agreed that a five-level enhancement for engaging in a pattern of activity involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of a minor was incorrectly applied.

Kealani Distribution v. FDA - Tobacco Control Act Rule Challenge

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision upholding the FDA's Final PMTA Rule. The court found that the FDA complied with the Regulatory Flexibility Act when promulgating the rule, which regulates new tobacco products. The ruling impacts manufacturers and trade associations representing small businesses in the vapor product industry.

People v. Lopez - Criminal Robbery and Restitution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order regarding victim restitution in the case of People v. Lopez. The defendant appealed the trial court's determination of restitution owed to Wells Fargo Bank and the handling of potential restitution to NCR. The court found no abuse of discretion.

Villa v. Modica - Appeal of Employment Discharge

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's decision regarding the discharge of a police detective, Salvador Villa. The appellate court directed the trial court to order the Civil Service Commission to reconsider the penalty for Villa's employment discharge based on remaining charges.

People v. Fonseca - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Fonseca. The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 75 years to life. The appeal addresses issues including jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, and evidentiary rulings.

People v. Sylvester - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a resentencing decision in People v. Sylvester, holding that trial courts retain discretion to strike multiple sentencing enhancements. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision not to strike additional enhancements.

People v. Velazquezhuar - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, filed an opinion affirming a judgment against Omar Velazquezhuar, who was convicted of murdering his domestic partner. The court found no grounds for reversal regarding the admission of prior uncharged crimes evidence, jury instructions, or alleged jury coercion.

People v. Adams - Criminal Threat Conviction Affirmed

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a conviction for making a criminal threat against Christopher Larry Adams. The court found that Adams forfeited his argument for reducing the felony to a misdemeanor by failing to raise it at the sentencing hearing and that the argument also failed on its merits.

People v. Patterson - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in People v. Patterson, concerning a murder conviction. The court reversed and remanded the case with directions, indicating a significant change in the legal status of the defendant's conviction.