Matter of T.M. (C.V.) - Child Neglect and Parental Rights Termination

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a Family Court decision terminating a mother's parental rights due to permanent neglect. The court found that the agency made diligent efforts to facilitate reunification, despite the mother's non-compliance with her service plan. The decision upholds the termination of parental rights and transfer of custody for adoption.

People v. Perez - Criminal Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Edgardo Perez. The court found the sentence imposed not to be excessive. This decision was published on March 10, 2026.

Sachs v. Dominguez - Guardianship Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York granted a petition to vacate a prior order, reinstating Laura Ann Sachs and Allan Preston Sachs-Ambia as co-Guardians for an incapacitated person. The court also removed the current guardian and ordered the turnover of all records and funds.

SKYX Group Inc. v. Foundation for Smoke-Free World - Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss SKYX Group Inc.'s complaint against the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim regarding the alleged misuse of their research proposal.

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP v. McLendon - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Eric C. McLendon in favor of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP for $178,200.10. The court found that the defendant failed to establish a meritorious defense to the summary judgment motion.

Matter of S.G. - Child Neglect Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a Family Court order finding neglect for two children. The court found sufficient evidence of neglect based on a child's statement, caseworker testimony, and photographic evidence of a bruise.

Glowatz v. City of New York - Discrimination Lawsuit Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed the dismissal of a discrimination complaint against the City of New York. While the court found the complaint was timely filed, it failed to state a cause of action for discrimination under state or city human rights laws.

People v. Lezama - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed an order adjudicating a defendant a level three sexually violent predicate sex offender. The court found that the lower court improperly assessed points for prior convictions, potentially reclassifying the defendant to a presumptive level two offender.

Arnold v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief Denial

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for Kenneth George Arnold, who appealed his rape convictions. The court found no error in the lower court's decision regarding claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

J.U. v. US Bureau of Prisons - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, J.U. v. US Bureau of Prisons, was filed on March 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the U.S. Government and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The filing fee was $405.