Tello Jr. v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. - Consumer Credit Case

Alvaro Tello, Jr. has filed a civil case against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 4:26-cv-01810, is based on federal question jurisdiction and concerns consumer credit.

C.G. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, C.G. v. United States of America et al., was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against U.S. Government defendants and includes a motion to proceed under a pseudonym.

Y.B. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Y.B. v. United States of America et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01817, involves the U.S. Government as a defendant.

A. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Product Liability Lawsuit

A product liability lawsuit has been filed against Uber Technologies, Inc. The case, filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges personal injury. This filing initiates the legal process for the plaintiff against the defendant.

E.G. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, E.G. v. United States, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a U.S. Government defendant and is being handled under case number 4:26-cv-01825. The plaintiff, E.G., has requested to proceed under a pseudonym.

Mamaduru et al v. Edlow et al - Immigration Case Filing

A new civil case, Mamaduru et al v. Edlow et al (Case Number: 5:26-cv-01820), was filed on March 3, 2026, against USCIS and Joseph B. Edlow. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and includes a complaint with exhibits related to Form I-526E and visa bulletins.

T.K. v. Lyft, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, T.K. v. Lyft, Inc., was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is a civil action based on diversity jurisdiction with a nature of suit for personal injury. A recent filing includes a conditional transfer order from an MDL.

K.S. v. Lyft Inc et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, K.S. v. Lyft Inc et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01833-RFL, was filed on March 3, 2026, under diversity jurisdiction.

Gutierrez et al v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company et al - ERISA Civil Case

A new civil case, Gutierrez et al v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed under ERISA against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Global Medical Response Inc.

Hernandez et al v. State Farm General Insurance Company - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Hernandez et al v. State Farm General Insurance Company, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 5:26-cv-01831 and the filing fee was $405.

Kapila v. Selene Finance LP et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Kapila v. Selene Finance LP et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01840, was filed on March 3, 2026, with a complaint related to real property.

United Flow Technologies et al v. Coholan - Defend Trade Secrets Act

A new civil case, United Flow Technologies Intermediate Holdco II, LLC et al v. Coholan, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016.

Kodali v. Edlow et al - Civil Immigration Case

A civil immigration case, Kodali v. Edlow et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a 'Other Immigration Actions' nature of suit and is brought against Joseph B. Edlow and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Tummalacherla v. Edlow et al - Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Tummalacherla v. Edlow et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' with the U.S. Government as a defendant. The initial filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

A.G. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Civil Case Filing

A civil case titled A.G. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, assigned number 4:26-cv-01835-YGR, involves a conditional transfer order for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

V. G. v. Lyft Inc et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, V. G. v. Lyft Inc et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. A related filing on February 25, 2026, conditionally transferred the case to the Northern District of California as part of MDL 3171 concerning Lyft, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation.

Andrade v. Attorney General of the State of California - Habeas Corpus

A new Habeas Corpus case, Andrade v. Attorney General of the State of California, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing docket number 3:26-cv-01814-RFL, involves a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Women in Construction Week Celebrates Achievements

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is celebrating Women in Construction Week, highlighting the achievements of women in the trades and encouraging future careers. The notice shares statistics on women in the construction workforce and their representation in workplace injuries.

FDA Guidance on Real-World Data for Medicine Safety Assessment

The FDA has issued final guidance on using real-world data for medicine safety assessments, replacing a previous draft and withdrawing an older guidance. This document provides principles for planning, designing, analyzing, and reporting non-interventional studies utilizing real-world data for drugs and biological products.

FDA Draft Guidance on 3-Year Exclusivity for Drug Products

The FDA has issued draft guidance to assist applicants requesting 3-year exclusivity for drug products. The guidance, available for public comment, clarifies the statutory and regulatory criteria for eligibility and provides recommendations on request content and format. This aims to support the Drug Competition Action Plan.

FDA Final Guidance on Post-Approval Safety Data Reporting

The FDA has issued final guidance on post-approval safety data reporting, updating standards for managing and reporting individual case safety reports. This guidance clarifies the use of new data sources and replaces previous versions from 2003 and a draft from March 2024.

State v. Lee - Murder Case Statements Admitted

The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed a trial court's decision to suppress incriminating statements made by a defendant, Michael Donnell Lee, charged with murder. The appellate court affirmed the suppression of statements under Miranda and Edwards but reversed the suppression under due process principles.

Hamilton v. State - Appeal of Felony Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia decided the case of Hamilton v. The State, concerning appeals of felony murder convictions stemming from a fatal shooting. The court affirmed the trial court's decisions regarding mistrial motions and evidence admission, upholding the convictions.

Mitchell v. The State - Murder and Knife Possession Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia decided Mitchell v. The State on March 3, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction of Johnson Bell Mitchell for malice murder and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony. The appeal addressed the trial court's refusal to consider a motion for immunity and an objection to a prosecutor's statement.

Medina v. State - Felony Murder and Assault Convictions Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder, aggravated assault, and firearm possession convictions of Terrance Medina. Medina appealed based on issues with jury instructions regarding self-defense and defense of habitation, ineffective assistance of counsel, and erroneous jury charges on prima facie cases. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's rulings.

Robinson v. The State - Murder Conviction Appeal Denied

The Supreme Court of Georgia denied David Robinson's appeal of his malice murder conviction. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion for mistrial, finding the claim was not preserved for appellate review. Robinson was sentenced to life without parole.

Rogers v. State - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed a murder conviction appeal for Ralph Rogers. The court addressed issues of insufficient evidence and self-defense claims, ultimately upholding the conviction and sentences.

Sanders v. The State - Appeal of Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia decided Sanders v. The State on March 3, 2026. Appellant Joshua Sanders appealed his convictions for malice murder and related offenses. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the motion for a new trial, finding the appellant's claims procedurally barred.

Small v. State - Malice Murder Conviction Affirmed

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Gregory Small's conviction for malice murder and other charges. Small argued his due process rights were violated due to a lack of formal arraignment and ineffective assistance of counsel. The court found no merit in these arguments and upheld the conviction and sentence.

Strong v. State - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder conviction of Aaron Edward Strong for the fatal stabbing of Maurice Arnold and the stabbing of Deandre Arnold. Strong's appeal challenged the exclusion of text messages and prosecutorial remarks during closing arguments, among other issues. The court found no abuse of discretion and affirmed the trial court's rulings.

Jackson v. The State - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia partially vacated and remanded a felony murder conviction for Quinta vius Jackson due to a sentencing error. While the evidence was found sufficient, the court identified an error in sentencing Jackson on both felony murder counts, requiring resentencing.

Woods v. State - Appeal of Malice Murder Conviction

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the malice murder conviction of Maleik Woods for the shooting death of Francisco Zapata. Woods appealed his conviction, arguing the trial court erred in admitting evidence of other acts and in coercing a jury verdict. The court found no merit in his arguments and upheld the conviction.

Disciplinary Case Recommends Disbarment for Joseph William Cloud

The Supreme Court of Georgia is considering a recommendation for disbarment against attorney Joseph William Cloud. Cloud faces charges for misconduct and abandonment of clients, and has failed to participate in the disciplinary process, leading to a default judgment and a recommendation for the maximum sanction.

Georgia Supreme Court affirms denial of habeas corpus petition

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Exzavious Gibson, who was convicted of murder and armed robbery in 1990. The court found that Gibson failed to demonstrate an actual conflict of interest that adversely affected his trial counsel's performance.

Supreme Court of Georgia suspends lawyer Oksana Klymovych for one year

The Supreme Court of Georgia has suspended lawyer Oksana Klymovych for one year due to violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. The court reversed a default judgment, remanding the case to address the merits of the allegations.

Georgia Supreme Court Opinions Published March 3, 2026

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Exzavious Gibson, challenging his 1990 murder and armed robbery convictions. The court found no actual conflict of interest that adversely affected his trial counsel's performance, despite a disclosure issue.

Senior v. The State - Appeal of Malice Murder Conviction

Oscar Senior is appealing his 2013 malice murder conviction from a 2012 shooting. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the conviction, finding that any deficient performance by his trial counsel in failing to impeach witnesses with prior felony convictions did not prejudice Senior. The appeal was granted out-of-time due to ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to file a timely notice of appeal.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Information Security Audit FY 2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Information Security Management Program for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated March 3, 2026, identifies 5 recommendations for improvement.

DOJ Audit of BOP Security Controls and Network FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' security controls and network (BOPNet) for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated March 3, 2026, was conducted pursuant to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014.

Hoffman v. Inova Health Care Services - Employment Discrimination

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of employment discrimination claims filed by two CRNAs against Inova Health Care Services and NAPA. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim and that one plaintiff did not exhaust administrative remedies.

Fourth Circuit Affirms Ruling in Hoffman v. INOVA Health Care

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of claims brought by two CRNAs against Inova Health Care Services and North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA). The plaintiffs alleged discrimination and joint employer status after their clinical privileges were suspended and employment terminated due to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Fitzwater v. CONSOL Energy - ERISA Retiree Benefits

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding the termination of CONSOL Energy's retiree welfare benefits plan. The court found that ERISA permits such changes when employers reserve the right to amend or terminate plans and employees are aware of these actions. The decision impacts employers with similar benefit plans and their former employees.

US v. John Moore - Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a conviction for John Henry Moore, instructing the district court to conduct an evidentiary hearing on the defendant's motion to suppress evidence seized during searches of his apartment. The court found the district court erred by denying the motion without a hearing.

US v. Cory Currie - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed in part and affirmed in part the appeal of Cory Fernando Currie. The court granted the government's motion to dismiss the appeal based on the appeal waiver in Currie's plea agreement, finding the district court conducted a proper Rule 11 hearing.

Phillip Hill v. Frederick County Maryland District Court - Civil Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a pro se civil complaint filed by Phillip Edward Hill against the Frederick County Maryland District Court and other defendants. The court found no reversible error in the district court's decision.

Vines v. Virginia Department of Corrections - Appeal Dismissed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Clayton Vines's appeal of a district court order. The dismissal was based on Vines's failure to file timely objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation, thereby forfeiting appellate review. The unpublished opinion does not constitute binding precedent.

US v. Raoul Lafond - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to construe Raoul Lafond's motion for relief from judgment as an unauthorized, successive motion to vacate a sentence. The court denied Lafond's request to file a second or successive motion.

Emmanuel King Shaw v. Byron Watson - Appeal of Dismissed Motion

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a motion for relief from judgment as an unauthorized successive petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The court denied authorization for a successive petition, citing lack of prefiling authorization.

US v. Rashaun Taylor - Appeal Dismissed for Untimely Filing

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Rashaun Taylor's appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to an untimely filed notice of appeal. The court denied his motions to consolidate and for Brady v. Maryland consideration, upholding the district court's order denying his motion to compel discovery.

US v. Okechukwu Dimkpa - Affirmation of Conviction

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a physician's motion to vacate his conviction for unlawfully distributing oxycodone. The court found that the defendant procedurally defaulted his claim, which was based on a subsequent Supreme Court ruling regarding the mens rea requirement for such offenses, and did not demonstrate sufficient cause to overcome this default.