People v. Price - Postjudgment Order Resentencing

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a postjudgment order resentencing Shantic Price under Senate Bill No. 483. The resentencing struck two one-year prior prison term enhancements, reducing his sentence from 52 years to life to 50 years to life, but upheld his firearm enhancement and prior strike convictions.

Doe v. Johnson - Court of Appeal Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, issued an order modifying its opinion in Doe v. Johnson. The court denied a petition for rehearing and a request for judicial notice, and also denied a request for publication of the opinion. There was no change in the judgment.

People v. Keene - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment for the People in the case of People v. Keene. The court addressed the defendant's contentions regarding resentencing, the imposition of an upper term for attempted murder, and the refusal to strike prior enhancements. The appeal concerned a judgment from the Superior Court of San Bernardino County.

Yu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Yu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. The plaintiff, Regine Yu, sued Kaiser for age, race, gender, and disability discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The appellate court found no reversible error in the trial court's rulings or the jury's verdict.

Ware v. Chasco - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in Ware v. Chasco on March 13, 2026. The court affirmed the trial court's order granting a special motion to strike the complaint under California's anti-SLAPP statute.

Niemann v. LVNV Funding CA6 - Consumer Debt Standing

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's dismissal of a consumer class action, ruling that the Fair Debt Buying Practices Act confers standing regardless of actual harm. The case involves LVNV Funding, LLC and alleged violations of the Act's notice requirements.

People v. Casique - Appeal of Resentencing Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed an order denying a defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found sufficient evidence to support the trial court's determination that the defendant was a major participant who acted with reckless indifference to human life.

People v. Anderson - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in People v. Anderson, ruling that evidence obtained from a cell phone search without a warrant did not require suppression under the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA). The case involved a robbery where evidence from a deceased accomplice's phone implicated the defendants.

People v. Pacheco - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pacheco. The court affirmed the conviction and sentence of Jose Manuel Pacheco for multiple forcible sexual offenses against minors but directed the correction of a discrepancy in the restitution fund fine amount noted in the abstract of judgment.

In re J.A. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re J.A. The appeal concerned a juvenile court's jurisdiction and disposition order related to child dependency allegations against the mother, Jacqueline A. The court affirmed the juvenile court's decision.

People v. Jaquez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Jaquez. The court affirmed the judgment against the defendant, who was convicted of eight counts of child sexual abuse and sentenced to 120 years in prison.

People v. Huntington - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision denying a defendant's request for mental health diversion. The court found substantial evidence that the defendant posed an unreasonable risk of danger to public safety due to his criminal history and recent offenses.

People v. Santillan - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Santillan. The court affirmed the conviction but directed the trial court to modify the judgment to reflect a corrected presentence custody credit calculation.

People v. Avalos - Criminal Threat Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a defendant's upper-term sentence for making a criminal threat. The court found that despite potential trauma contributing to the offense, unchallenged aggravating circumstances supported the superior court's sentencing decision.

People v. Burnham - Criminal Appeal on Felony Murder Liability

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision denying a resentencing petition under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found the defendant was a major participant in a murder who acted with reckless indifference to human life, thus remaining liable under current felony murder rules. The appeal also addressed the admissibility of a hearsay statement regarding the shooter's identity.

People v. Wandick - Criminal Case Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Wandick. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding no error in the denial of the defendant's request to represent himself.

People v. Martinez - Criminal Resentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a resentencing order for Santiago Martinez, Jr. The court found the trial court abused its discretion by denying a continuance to obtain necessary documents from the California Department of Corrections, prejudicing the defendant. The case is remanded for a new resentencing hearing.

In re O.F. - Juvenile Court Transfer Amenability

The California Court of Appeal reversed a juvenile court's order to transfer a minor to criminal court. The decision was based on subsequent retroactive changes in law, specifically AB 2361 and SB 545, which altered the burden of proof and mandatory factors for determining amenability to rehabilitation.

People v. Boswell - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Boswell. The court is dismissing the appeal because a certificate of probable cause was not obtained from the trial court. The court also directed the correction of a clerical error on the abstract of judgment.

California DOJ Releases 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System Annual Report

The California Department of Justice released its 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS) annual report, detailing efforts to remove prohibited individuals and seize illegal firearms. The report highlights the removal of 10,746 prohibited individuals and the seizure of 1,437 firearms.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case Filing

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America, was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Mendenhall v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Bruce Mendenhall for murder. The court found sufficient evidence to establish territorial jurisdiction and upheld the admission of evidence from a search conducted in Tennessee. The opinion was issued on March 12, 2026.

State v. Shannon L. Bone - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the conviction of Shannon L. Bone for armed robbery and her sentence of life without parole. The court held that the trial court did not err in admitting portions of Bone's interview where she offered to be a confidential informant and inquired about charge reduction, as these demonstrated consciousness of guilt.

SCDSS v. George Cleveland, III - Child Support Order Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a family court's denial of a motion to stay enforcement of an administrative child support order. The appellant waived challenges to the original order by not appealing it directly.

Nathaniel Shell v. Neil T. Phillips - Legal Malpractice Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a circuit court's order dismissing a legal malpractice case without prejudice. The court found that the defendant's motion to dismiss was properly granted, and the plaintiff's motion to extend time to file an expert witness affidavit was denied.

Carroll D. Brown v. John M. Baker - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a special referee's judgment of $301,150.00 in favor of John M. Baker. The appellant, Carroll D. Brown, argued the referee erred in several points, including hearsay testimony and spoliation of evidence.

Richardson v. Mt. Pleasant Square Associates - Landlord Tenant Dispute

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a jury verdict and judgment against Mt. Pleasant Square Associates, II, LLC, Dewberry Capital Corporation, and GREP Southeast, LLC. The court also affirmed the trial court's orders denying the appellants' motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and granting the respondents' motion for sanctions.

Pringle v. Hunt - Non-Precedential Opinion on Settlement Enforcement

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed a lower court's order enforcing a settlement agreement in Jennifer Pringle v. Mackenzie Alice Hunt. The appellate court found that the insurer's acceptance of the settlement offer was only for Jennifer Pringle's claim and did not constitute a binding agreement as Jennifer did not sign the required Covenant Not to Execute.

Timothy Ghormley v. Mariann Ghormley - Family Law Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed and remanded a family court order that enforced a mediated settlement agreement in the case of Timothy Ghormley v. Mariann Ghormley. The appellate court found that the family court erred in enforcing the agreement, necessitating further proceedings.

Chris Klein v. Kay Family Investments - Ejectment Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's order in the case of Chris Klein v. Kay Family Investments. The appellate court found no preserved error in the circuit court's affirmation of the magistrate court's judgment and writ of ejectment in favor of Kay Family Investments.

Kathy Kennedy v. Bernard Myatt, III - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Kathy Kennedy v. Bernard Myatt, III. The court affirmed the lower court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the respondent, Myatt Air Conditioning, LLC. This opinion should not be cited as precedent.

State v. Francisco Maldanado-Molina - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the convictions of Francisco Maldanado-Molina for murder, attempted murder, burglary, and weapons possession. The court found any error in admitting testimony about a handgun and money found during his apprehension to be harmless.

Flatiron-Zachry v. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. - Arbitration Award Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate an arbitration award. The appeal concerned whether the arbitration panel erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. This non-precedential opinion should not be cited as precedent.

Keith R. Byrd v. Rebecca M. Byrd - Divorce and Equitable Distribution Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed and remanded a family court's order in a divorce case. The appellate court found the family court failed to properly identify marital and separate property and assign values to marital assets and debts, impacting the equitable distribution award. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Curtis Johnson v. SCDC - Sentence Credit Dispute

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision regarding Curtis Johnson's sentence credit dispute with the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The court found that Johnson had received time served credit on all his sentences, upholding the denial of his grievances.

Maurice Odom v. State - Post-Conviction Relief Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Maurice Odom v. State, concerning post-conviction relief. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part the PCR court's decision regarding ineffective assistance of counsel claims.

State v. Marcus A. Wigfall - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed convictions for third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The court found that the trial court erred by admitting testimonies that improperly bolstered the minor victim's credibility, leading to the reversal of the convictions.

Arlene Gariepy v. Midgard Self Storage - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Arlene Gariepy v. Midgard Self Storage Seneca SC, LLC. The court affirmed the circuit court's denial of the appellants' motion to compel arbitration, finding they waived their right to arbitration.

State v. Ricky L. Singer Jr. - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the conviction of Ricky Leroy Singer Jr. The court held that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in admitting expert testimony regarding additional child pornography files found on the appellant's laptop, as their probative value was not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice. The opinion is non-precedential.

Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenville v. US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC. The court affirmed the lower court's order denying a motion to compel arbitration, addressing whether an arbitration agreement between a manufacturer and distributor binds a downstream purchaser.

CPUC Annual CASF Public Workshop on Broadband Expansion

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will host its annual California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Public Workshop on April 22, 2026. The workshop aims to foster collaboration among regional consortia, local governments, broadband providers, stakeholders, and consumers to discuss strategies for expanding broadband infrastructure and adoption in unserved California communities.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion addresses several legal standards, including Rule 403 of the West Virginia Rules of Evidence and the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment.

Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse - Restitution Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court's order of restitution against Willie Edward Belmonte, Jr., a former teacher convicted of sexual abuse against a minor student. The court upheld the restitution amount, which included payments to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund for tutoring services.

APRA Quarterly Insurance Statistics - December 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its quarterly industry aggregate insurance statistical publications for the December 2025 quarter. These releases include performance statistics for general, life, and private health insurance sectors.

APRA Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics - January 2026

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics (MADIS) publication for January 2026. This notice provides access to the latest statistical data for deposit-taking institutions.

APRA revokes Bank of Nova Scotia's ADI licence

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has revoked the authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) licence of the Bank of Nova Scotia. This action follows the bank's decision to exit the Australian market and voluntarily surrender its licence.

APRA Statement on Gender Pay Gap

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) reported a 5.6% average total remuneration gender pay gap for 2024, a slight increase from the previous year. APRA is implementing initiatives to advance gender equality and reduce the gap.

APRA Releases Quarterly ADI Statistics for December 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its quarterly statistics for Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs) for the quarter ending December 2025. The release includes updated data on financial performance, property exposures, and the impact of recently activated debt-to-income (DTI) limits.

Health Canada Recalls Nitrous Oxide Chargers

Health Canada has issued a recall for nitrous oxide chargers sold for inhalation without market authorization. Consumers are warned not to inhale these products recreationally and to seek medical attention if side effects occur. The recall affects multiple brands sold by Total Merchandise Ltd.

Instinct Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device manufactured by Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. due to 486 reported malfunctions where the clip fails to open. This recall is to withdraw products manufactured prior to corrective actions being implemented.