Nguyen v. Citibank, N.A. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Nguyen v. Citibank, N.A. (Case No. 3:26-cv-01682), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 26, 2026. The case involves a Notice of Removal from state court and includes initial scheduling orders.

SEC v. Fernando Passos - Fraud Enforcement Action

The SEC announced a final consent judgment against Fernando Passos, former executive vice president of IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A., for fraud. Passos is permanently enjoined from violating antifraud provisions, barred from serving as an officer or director of a public company, and ordered to pay a $500,000 civil penalty.

Colorado Court of Appeals Reverses SMG Dependency Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a dependency and neglect case concerning a child identified as S.M.G. The appellate court found that the juvenile court erred in admitting certain exhibits, leading to the reversal of the adjudication and dispositional order. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Dependency and Neglect

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment adjudicating children dependent and neglected. The father appealed, arguing non-compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act, but the court found no reversible error. The case involved allegations of substance abuse and domestic violence.

People v. Baca - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order denying Pedro Baca's petition for postconviction relief. The court found that Baca was not entitled to a hearing on his claims related to his conviction for sexual assault on a child.

Peo v. Kover - Colorado Court of Appeals Affirmance

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Peo v. Kover, upholding a twelve-year habitual criminal sentence. The court found that the sentence was not grossly disproportionate, affirming the denial of the defendant's postconviction claim.

Peo v. Casias - Colorado Court of Appeals Judgment Affirmation

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment and restitution order against Nathan Allan Casias. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings related to Casias' conviction for two counts of unlawful sexual contact.

Peo v. Hunnicutt - Colorado Court of Appeals Affirmation

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction for Jerald Blaine Hunnicutt on charges of second-degree assault and false imprisonment. The court's decision, issued on February 26, 2026, upholds the lower court's ruling in docket number 23CA1307.

People v. Graciano - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the felony menacing conviction of Ricardo Graciano. The court addressed multiple arguments raised by the defendant regarding alleged trial errors, including issues related to custodial interrogation, juror hearing impairment, burden of proof, evidence admission, and jury instructions.

People v. Warmker - Colorado Court of Appeals Affirmation

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Gary Lynn Warmker for sexual assault on a child. The court also remanded the case to correct the mittimus to accurately reflect the jury's verdict. The decision was announced on February 26, 2026.