Dwayne Williams v. State of Louisiana - Wrongful Conviction Compensation

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Dwayne Williams v. State of Louisiana. The case concerns compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment under state law, and the court's ruling addresses the procedural stay of proceedings related to a federal civil rights action.

Louisiana Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Henry L. Klein

The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended attorney Henry L. Klein from the practice of law, effective December 18, 2025. This action follows a disciplinary proceeding initiated by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and adds to Klein's extensive prior disciplinary history, including previous suspensions.

James Blakemore v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Criminal Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying James Blakemore's motion to withdraw his guilty plea. The court found the plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily, and that claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were unsubstantiated by the record. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Wayne M. Haggard v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Affirming Murder Conviction

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Wayne M. Haggard for Murder, who was sentenced to twenty-eight years of incarceration. This memorandum opinion is designated as non-precedential and cannot be cited as binding precedent.

Thomas R. Moore v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Criminal Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued a modified opinion affirming the resentencing of Thomas R. Moore to 20 years imprisonment. The court addressed whether Moore was competent for resentencing and if the trial court erred in its sentencing decision, ultimately affirming the lower court's ruling.

Christine Nicole Falconite v. Shed Wise, LLC - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a decision that Christine Nicole Falconite was an independent contractor, not an employee, of Shed Wise, LLC. The court's memorandum opinion designated the decision as non-precedential.

Kentucky Supreme Court Opinion: AG v. Council for Better Education

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of Attorney General Russell Coleman v. Council for Better Education, Inc. The ruling addresses the constitutional mandate for education funding in Kentucky, referencing historical precedents and the fundamental right to education.

State v. Beck - Modified Opinion

The Kansas Supreme Court issued a modified opinion in State v. Beck, addressing whether license plate frames obstructing the state name violate state law. The court reversed the lower court's decision, finding that law enforcement lacked reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop based solely on an obstructed state name on a license plate.

State v. Thille - Supreme Court of Kansas Legal Opinion

The Supreme Court of Kansas issued a legal opinion in the case of State v. Thille, addressing issues related to imperfect self-defense and voluntary manslaughter instructions. The court affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeals, which had affirmed the district court's conviction of the appellant for reckless second-degree murder.

Kansas Supreme Court Rules on Illegal Sentence Motion

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled on a motion to correct an illegal sentence in State v. Brown. The court affirmed that a defendant cannot use such a motion to raise a constitutional claim and clarified the limits of liberal construction for pro se pleadings. The court also vacated a portion of the sentence related to postrelease supervision.

Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Linda S. Dickens' Law License

The Kansas Supreme Court has reinstated Linda S. Dickens' law license, which was indefinitely suspended in 2019. The court adopted the recommendation of the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys following a reinstatement hearing. Dickens must satisfy administrative requirements before her name is added to the active roster of attorneys.

State v. Ross - Kansas Supreme Court Opinion on Case Consolidation

The Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Ross, addressing case consolidation under K.S.A. 22-3202(1) and K.S.A. 22-3203. The court reversed a Court of Appeals decision regarding consolidation and affirmed the district court's judgment.

Henshaw v. State of Alabama - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion in Henshaw v. State of Alabama, addressing appeals related to a protection-from-abuse case and a domestic-abuse charge. The court dismissed one appeal and transferred another to the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Tim Cloud v. Continental Roofing Company, LLC - Petition for Writ of Mandamus

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied Continental Roofing Company, LLC's petition for a writ of mandamus. Continental sought to have the Etowah Circuit Court's order denying its motion to dismiss for improper venue vacated. The court found the venue to be proper.

Smitherman v. Roberts - Employment Dispute Appeal

The Alabama Supreme Court issued an opinion in Smitherman v. Roberts, an employment dispute involving a former teacher and the Department of Youth Services (DYS). The court reversed and remanded the lower court's judgment in favor of the plaintiff, Derrick Roberts.

Kinsman Investments LLC v. Alfa Mutual Insurance Company - Mandamus Petition

The Supreme Court of Alabama granted a petition for a writ of mandamus, directing the Mobile Circuit Court to set aside its order denying summary judgment. The case involves claims by Kinsman Investments LLC against Alfa Mutual Insurance Company and its adjuster, Jeffery Dimoff, regarding insurance payouts after Hurricane Katrina.

Jackie Walter v. Branch Hays Farm SC Associates, LP, and Hudson Construction Company

The Supreme Court of Alabama affirmed a summary judgment against Jackie Walter in her slip-and-fall case against Branch Hays Farm SC Associates, LP, and Hudson Construction Company. The court found the hazard was open and obvious as a matter of law.

Ballard Spahr LLP v. Official Committee of Equity Security Holders - Seventh Circuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Ballard Spahr LLP v. Official Committee of Equity Security Holders. The court ruled that the debtor, Greenpoint Tactical Income Fund LLC, was not liable for legal fees incurred by its managing member, Michael Hull, in relation to SEC and DOJ investigations.

Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock - Civil Rights Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock, concerning a civil rights appeal related to a Fourth Amendment violation claim. The court reviewed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant police officers.

Nielsen v. Burke - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Nielsen v. Burke, affirming in part and reversing in part a district court decision. The case involves a former inmate suing prison officials for failing to protect her from sexual assault. The court affirmed the denial of qualified immunity and the jury's finding of liability, awarding $19.3 million in damages.

Nielsen v. Macleod - Civil Rights Lawsuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Nielsen v. Macleod, affirming a jury's $19.3 million award against prison officials for violating an inmate's Eighth Amendment rights. The court upheld the denial of qualified immunity for the defendants.

Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock - Civil Rights Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock, concerning a civil rights lawsuit alleging Fourth Amendment violations. The court reviewed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of police officers.

Jacqueline Gaines v. Denise Cross - First Amendment Employment Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a First Amendment claim filed by Jacqueline Gaines, a former magistrate judge. The court found that her termination for campaign speech that negatively portrayed the court did not violate her free speech rights, as she held a confidential position.

United States v. Lawrence Mark Sherman - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dr. Lawrence Mark Sherman for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and unlawful distribution. The court found no reversible error in the district court's proceedings or denial of a new trial motion. The case involved the operation of Tranquility Wellness Center and the unlawful distribution of opioid prescriptions.

LaFleur v. Yardi Systems, Inc. - Right of Publicity Claim

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a right of publicity claim against Yardi Systems, Inc. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to allege that their identities carried distinct commercial value, a required element for such claims. This ruling impacts how individuals can assert privacy rights related to online data aggregation.

Ethan Ennes v. Presque Isle County, Michigan - Excessive Force Lawsuit

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to Presque Isle County and Deputy Dave Schmoldt in a lawsuit filed by Ethan Ennes. Ennes alleged excessive force and other claims stemming from an incident in a classroom. The court found no genuine dispute of material fact.

Wm. Powell Co. v. Ocean Marine Ins. Co. - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Wm. Powell Co. v. Ocean Marine Ins. Co. The court vacated a district court's dismissal order and remanded the case for further proceedings concerning insurance policy coverage disputes dating back several decades.

Court Upholds Injunction Against South Dakota Election Law

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction against South Dakota's Senate Bill 180, which governs paid petition circulators. The court found the law likely violates the First Amendment by being overbroad and not narrowly tailored to election integrity.

United States v. Jeffrey Dixon - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a revocation sentence for Jeffrey Dixon, finding the district court's familiarity with the record did not constitute plain error and the sentence was not substantively unreasonable. The court published its opinion on November 1, 2022.

Megan Green v. Cliff Sommer - Civil Rights Case Ruling

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the civil rights case Megan Green v. Cliff Sommer. The court partially affirmed the denial of qualified immunity for some officers involved in a tear gas incident during protests, while granting it for others and dismissing conspiracy claims.

Fatima Coreas-Chavez v. Merrick Garland - Immigration Petition Review

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals denied an immigration petition for review in Fatima Coreas-Chavez v. Merrick Garland. The court found that the petitioners failed to demonstrate error in the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision regarding their fear of persecution, thus waiving their challenge.

Furlow v. Belmar - Civil Rights Challenge to St. Louis County Wanted System

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a civil rights case challenging St. Louis County's electronic wanted system. The court found that while a facial challenge to the system failed, one officer was not entitled to qualified immunity, and the municipal liability claim was dismissed.

CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Prop Sols - Fair Housing Act Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a district court decision concerning alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act by CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials based on criminal history, but affirmed a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association - Antitrust

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees set by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA). The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable and remanded the case for further proceedings.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court disagreed with Akin Gump's argument that discovery should be denied if not discoverable from the foreign client abroad, upholding the district court's discretion.

United States v. Jimenez - Appeal of Sentencing Conditions

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court's sentencing decision for William Jimenez. The court found that the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling, were adequately supported and that Jimenez's appeal waiver barred his challenge to his imprisonment term.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalties Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report foreign business control under I.R.C. § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, overturning a Tax Court decision. This decision impacts how the IRS collects these specific penalties.

Funk v. Funk - Appeal of Arbitration Award Confirmation

The Utah Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Funk v. Funk, addressing an appeal from a district court's order confirming an arbitrator's temporary award. The court is considering summary disposition due to a lack of a final, appealable order.

State v. Revuelta - Utah Court of Appeals Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's convictions for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The court found that the magistrate did not err in finding probable cause for the search warrant executed on the defendant's home.

State v. Alvarado-Rodriguez - Utah Court of Appeals Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Aaron Alvarado-Rodriguez for sexually abusing his stepdaughter. The court ruled that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of Alvarado-Rodriguez's prior abuse of another child.

Washington v. State - Postconviction Relief Appeal

The Utah Court of Appeals reversed the summary dismissal of two postconviction relief claims filed by Terry Wayne Washington, remanding the case for further proceedings. The court affirmed the denial of counsel and summary judgment on a third claim, as well as the failure to address a fourth claim.

MFRE v. Saratoga Springs - Eminent Domain Dispute

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to dismiss an eminent domain action filed by the City of Saratoga Springs against MFRE. The court found that the City satisfied its statutory disclosure and notice obligations prior to filing suit.

Jacobs v. State - First-Degree Manslaughter Conviction Upheld

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the first-degree manslaughter conviction of James Wesley Jacobs, Jr. The court found no abuse of discretion in the jury instructions and affirmed the sentence of forty years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.

Battee v. State - Conjoint Robbery Conviction Appeal

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a conjoint robbery conviction for Trymel Keith Battee. The appeal raised issues regarding the trial judge's potential conflict of interest due to seeking employment with the OSBI and the reliability of an in-court identification.

Pena v. State - Appeal from Drug Activity Conviction

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a drug activity conviction for Jesus Efren Pena. Pena was sentenced to eight years imprisonment and a $50,000 fine for acquiring proceeds from drug activity. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction.

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Adds Rule for Generative AI

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has adopted a new rule governing the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in drafting documents for court filings. The rule requires parties or counsel to verify the accuracy of any AI-generated content before filing.

Acosta v. State - Post-Conviction Relief Denial Affirmed

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for Victor Don Acosta. The court found that Acosta's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were barred by res judicata and waiver, and that his application was untimely filed.

Salazar v. State of Texas - Mandamus Motion Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, denied Jesus R. Salazar's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found that Salazar failed to establish entitlement to mandamus relief regarding his request to start the appeals process and appoint him an attorney.

Jake Erin Taylor v. State of Texas - Murder Case Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jake Erin Taylor for murder. The court assessed his punishment at seventy years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of the evidence regarding self-defense.

Castro v. State of Texas - Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child

The Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, affirmed a lower court's judgment against Juan Alberto Castro. Castro was found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child and sentenced to thirty years confinement. The court addressed multiple issues raised by the appellant regarding prosecutorial misconduct, ineffective assistance of counsel, and evidentiary rulings.