State AGs Sue Education Dept. Over Data Demand

A coalition of 10 state Attorneys General, led by Colorado AG Phil Weiser, has sued the U.S. Department of Education to halt new data collection requirements for higher education institutions. The lawsuit challenges the department's demand for race and sex-based data, arguing it is an unlawful expansion of the IPEDS system and jeopardizes student privacy.

Leshon Nelson v. Evi Cws Quill, LLC - Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the direct appeal filed by Leshon Nelson in the case Leshon Nelson v. Evi Cws Quill, LLC. The dismissal was based on two grounds: the appellant was required to follow discretionary appeal procedures, and the notice of appeal was untimely filed.

Dexter Lee Williams v. State - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Dexter Lee Williams's appeal in a criminal case. The court found that the appeal was an impermissible second attempt to challenge his conviction, affirming the trial court's denial of his motions.

La'conte Akins v. State - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the case of La'conte Akins v. State. The dismissal was based on two grounds: the appellant's failure to meet the statutory requirements for an out-of-time appeal and the untimely filing of the notice of appeal.

McCloskey International Limited v. GJ&L, Inc. - Contempt Order Reversed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed in part and vacated in part a lower court's order holding McCloskey International Limited and James Teague in contempt. The court found no wilful contempt and vacated the award of attorney fees due to a lack of legal authority cited.

P. v. Valencia - Published Court Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second District, has published an opinion in the case of P. v. Valencia. This document provides the court's final decision and reasoning on the matters presented.

People v. Valencia - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed and remanded a criminal conviction for Isaias Valencia. The court held that exigent circumstances justified the warrantless entry into the defendant's apartment and rejected claims regarding the number of crimes. Sentencing errors were ordered corrected.

United States v. Derrick Davis - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of Derrick Davis, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found an irreconcilable conflict in the district court's sentencing, where it adopted factual findings against enhancement for possession in connection with another felony, but then credited government arguments for enhancement based on a jail call. The case is remanded for resentencing.

Dawydiak v. FEMASYS INC. et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, Dawydiak v. FEMASYS INC. et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 25, 2026. The case involves a labor dispute. A recent filing on March 11, 2026, was a consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

Order against Milner Legal Services - Consumer Collection Violations

The Connecticut Department of Banking has issued an order against Milner Legal Services for violations of consumer collection laws, including operating without a license and making false representations. A civil penalty of $100,000 has been imposed.