E.Q. v. M.G.P. - Custody Dispute Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in E.Q. v. M.G.P., vacating a lower court's custody order. The court remanded the case for a new final custody order in compliance with state statutes regarding child custody.

Cook v. Philadelphia Federal Credit Union - Appeal of Arbitration Order

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed a lower court's order that overruled preliminary objections to compel arbitration in a putative class action. The case involves claims of improper notice of repossession and disposition of repossessed vehicles filed by consumers against Philadelphia Federal Credit Union.

Commonwealth v. Lassends - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a judgment of sentence for Harold Joel Lassends, who was convicted of Persons Not to Possess Firearms. The court addressed challenges to an evidentiary ruling and the sufficiency of evidence.

US v. Malcolm Moore - Affirmation of Sentence

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the sentence of Malcolm Moore, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found that Moore's prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon qualified as a crime of violence, supporting the sentencing enhancements applied by the district court.

Tracy Howard v. United Airlines - Civil Complaint Affirmation

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil complaint filed by Tracy Howard against United Airlines. The unpublished opinion stated that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. The court denied the appellant's motions to supplement the record.

Paytawn Erskine v. Accenture Federal Services, LLC - Appeal of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a civil action filed by Paytawn Andrew Erskine against Accenture Federal Services, LLC. The appellate court found no reversible error in the district court's denial of motions to alter judgment and file a second amended complaint, and its granting of the defendant's motion to dismiss.

Pisner v. Attorney Grievance Commission - Appeal Dismissed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Gary Pisner's appeal of a district court order remanding his case to state court. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to review the remand order, as such orders are generally not appealable under 28 U.S.C. § 1447(d).

Shakeri v Allen - Affirmation of District Court Decision

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in Shakeri v. Allen, dismissing the plaintiff's civil action. The unpublished opinion found no reversible error in the district court's ruling, which was based on a Rule 12(b)(6) motion.

US v. Robert Stencil - Affirmation of Recusal Denial, Dismissal of Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Robert Leslie Stencil. The court dismissed the appeal concerning the denial of Stencil's motions due to a late filing of the notice of appeal, while affirming the denial of his motion for recusal.

Marian Shearin v. United States - Civil Action Affirmance

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of Marian Shearin's civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate court modified the lower court's order to explicitly state the dismissal was without prejudice.