Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. RM Investments USA LLC - Insurance Contract Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied Auto-Owners Insurance Company's motions for summary judgment and default judgment in a declaratory judgment action concerning a breach of an insurance contract. The case involves policy number 52-800-116-00 issued to RM Investments USA LLC and Grady Truck Stop LLC.

Donald Speaks v. Rozalle Eddings, et al. - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted a partial motion to dismiss in the case of Donald Speaks v. Rozalle Eddings, et al. The court's decision addresses claims related to a vehicle accident that occurred on February 26, 2025. The specific counts dismissed were not detailed in the provided excerpt.

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. v. Rowlo, LLC - Breach of Contract

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied a motion to dismiss filed by defendants Rowlo, LLC and Samuel Venning in a breach of contract case. The lawsuit was filed by Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. and Nutramax Veterinary Sciences, Inc. concerning a settlement agreement.

Theroux v. Massachusetts Dept. of Correction - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for Massachusetts allowed Skylar Marie Theroux's amended complaint in a civil rights case against the Massachusetts Department of Correction. The court ordered the issuance of summonses for the named defendants, excluding unnamed "John Doe" defendants pending further discovery.

Block v. Warden Bowers - Habeas Corpus Sex Offender Classification

The U.S. District Court for Massachusetts allowed in part and denied in part the respondent's motion to dismiss a habeas corpus petition filed by inmate Waylen Block. The petition challenges the Bureau of Prisons' sex offender classification and email access termination.

William Marks v. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, et al. - Arbitration Award Denial

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied a petition to vacate an arbitration award in a cybercrime case. The court confirmed the arbitration award, which had dismissed the petitioner's Electronic Funds Transfer Act claim against Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.

Holloway v. Devens Federal Medical Center - Petition Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied James Holloway's petition for a writ of mandamus against Devens Federal Medical Center. The court found that Holloway failed to establish entitlement to mandamus relief regarding alleged interference with legal mail and retaliation by correctional officers.

Reilly et al. v. Lane LLP - Motion to Dismiss Decision

The Massachusetts Superior Court issued a Memorandum of Decision and Order on a motion to dismiss filed by the Lane Defendants in the case of Reilly et al. v. Lane LLP. The court addressed seven counts of the complaint seeking to hold the law firm accountable for alleged failures in preparing a will.

Torres v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Habeas Corpus

The District Court of Massachusetts denied Lorenzo Torres's motion to proceed in forma pauperis without prejudice in his case against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The court transferred the case from the First Circuit Court of Appeals to determine if the petition can be entertained as a habeas petition.

Commonwealth v. Zachary Clough - Motion to Dismiss Decision

The Massachusetts Superior Court granted in part Zachary Clough's motion to dismiss indictments for possessing a firearm and a loaded firearm without a license. The court cited a recent Supreme Judicial Court decision finding the nonresident firearm licensing scheme unconstitutional. The motion was denied for the charge of unlawful possession of a large capacity feeding device.

Zemcar Inc. v. Uber Technologies - Trade Secret Discovery Dispute

The Massachusetts Superior Court denied Zemcar Inc.'s motion to compel Uber Technologies, Inc. to produce trade secret discovery and allowed Uber's motion for a protective order staying such discovery. The court found Zemcar's trade secret disclosure to be inadequate under the Massachusetts Uniform Trade Secret Act.

MCR Labs, LLC v. Analytics Labs, LLC & Others - Motions to Dismiss

The Massachusetts Superior Court issued a decision on motions to dismiss in a case where MCR Labs alleges competitors artificially inflate THC potency and manipulate test results for cannabis products. The court allowed some motions to dismiss in part and denied others.

Electric Insurance Company v. Marini - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Massachusetts Superior Court issued a decision in the insurance coverage dispute between Electric Insurance Company and the Marini family. The court granted Electric Insurance Company's motion for summary judgment and denied Janet Landry's cross-motion, resolving a dispute over a dog bite incident.

Odai S. Albayati v. Cascade Windows - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a motion to dismiss in the case of Odai S. Albayati v. Cascade Windows et al. The court reviewed the defendants' motion and the plaintiff's failure to respond, leading to the dismissal of the case.

Justin Hansel v. TEKSYSTEMS, META Platforms - Order Dismissing Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order dismissing the complaint filed by Justin Hansel against TEKSYSTEMS and META Platforms. The court granted the defendants' motions to strike and dismissed the complaint with leave for the plaintiff to amend.

Schaal v. IAT Insurance Group Inc - Insurance Litigation

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order on motions to dismiss, compel, and amend in the case of Schaal v. IAT Insurance Group Inc. The filing date was February 13, 2026, with docket number 2:25-cv-00221.

Hammerless Tools LLC v. Clausen - Default Judgment and Injunction

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a motion for default judgment and permanent injunction against defendants Clausen, Inc., AR-TT LLC, and Lilac City, LLC in the case Hammerless Tools LLC et al. v. Clausen et al. The court issued an order on February 13, 2026, in docket number 2:24-cv-00413-SAB.

Scotty D. Brown v. Karen Arnold - Habeas Corpus Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington filed an order dismissing the habeas corpus petition of Scotty D. Brown. The court found that the petitioner failed to show cause why his petition should not be dismissed as time-barred under 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d).

Lady Dan'Di'Le'on v. All Public and Private Entities - Court Opinion

The District Court for the Western District of Washington denied a pro se plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order in the case Lady Dan'Di'Le'on v. All Public and Private Entities. The court found the motion insufficient even under a liberal construction standard.

Pearson v. Sysco Food Distribution - Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted a motion to dismiss the case of Pearson v. Sysco Food Distribution. The plaintiff failed to state a claim, name the correct legal entity, and timely serve the defendants.

JLJ Productions LLC v. Amazon.com Services LLC - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order in the case JLJ Productions LLC v. Amazon.com Services LLC. The court granted in part and denied in part Amazon's motion to dismiss JLJ's amended complaint regarding an alleged breach of a sponsorship agreement.

Stephen H. Smith v. Ascension Acquisition LLC et al. - Order Denying Motion for Summary Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied Plaintiff Stephen H. Smith's motion for summary judgment in the case of Smith v. Ascension Acquisition LLC et al. The order addresses claims related to breach of contract and unjust enrichment stemming from business agreements concerning a recovery center facility.

Harrington v. Vineyard Vines LLC - Motion for Reconsideration Denied

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied Vineyard Vines LLC's motion for reconsideration in the case Harrington v. Vineyard Vines LLC. The court found that the defendant's arguments regarding federal preemption were not properly raised and lacked merit.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court: Chapter 13 Plan Confirmation

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order regarding the confirmation of a Chapter 13 plan for Courtney Tierra Cantwell. The case involves an objection by the Chapter 13 Trustee concerning the debtor's interest in a jointly owned property.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Opinion on Rooker-Feldman Doctrine

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an opinion denying a motion to reinstate an adversary case and for leave to file an amended complaint. The court addressed the Rooker-Feldman doctrine in the context of state law claims previously litigated in state court.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court: Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order on February 9, 2026, granting in part and denying in part a motion to dismiss a counterclaim filed by the State of Colorado against debtor Logan Beck and Acme Revival, Inc. The case involves alleged violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Rules on Motion to Dismiss Fraud Claims

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order on a motion to dismiss fraud claims in bankruptcy case number 25-12572 MER. The court granted in part and denied in part the motion filed by Defendant-Debtor James Costello Turpen against Plaintiffs CHP 1010 McDowell, LLC, et al.

Willie James Atmore v. Bibb County Law Enforcement Center - Case Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia dismissed the case of Willie James Atmore v. Bibb County Law Enforcement Center due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders regarding the signing of his complaint. The dismissal was without prejudice.

M.C.C.C. v. Warden, STEWART DETENTION CENTER - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted a petitioner's habeas corpus relief, ordering the Stewart Detention Center to provide a bond hearing for an immigration detainee. The court found the detainee was not subject to mandatory detention under the cited statutes.

J.M.G. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted a petitioner's habeas corpus relief, ordering the Warden of Stewart Detention Center to provide the detainee with a bond hearing. The court found the detainee was not subject to mandatory detention under the cited statutes.

Sayda Ayala o/b/o E.S.R-M. v. Warden - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia received an application for habeas corpus relief filed by Sayda Ayala on behalf of E.S.R-M., an individual detained at Stewart Detention Center. The court found insufficient information to grant Ms. Ayala next friend status.

Hagy v. Southern Insurance Company of Virginia - Insurance Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted Plaintiffs' motion to withdraw admissions and set aside the Defendant's motion for summary judgment in the case of Hagy v. Southern Insurance Company of Virginia. The court denied the defendant's motion without prejudice.

GAO Recommends Improvements for Nonbank Mortgage Lending Oversight

The GAO has released a report highlighting the increasing reliance on nonbank mortgage lenders and the associated risks to the housing market. The report recommends improvements in federal oversight and data collection for these entities.

GAO Report: Social Security Death Data Prevents Federal Payment Errors

A GAO report highlights a successful pilot program that made permanent a law allowing the Department of the Treasury's Do Not Pay system access to the Social Security Administration's full Death Master File. This initiative has prevented millions in improper federal payments, saving taxpayers money.

DOD Missile Tracking System Faces Cost and Technical Challenges

A GAO report highlights significant cost and technical challenges facing the Department of Defense's new missile tracking system. The system, intended to counter emerging threats, is behind schedule and over initial cost estimates, with potential for further delays and increased expenses.

GAO Recommends Improving CPSC Oversight of Children's Products

The GAO has recommended that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) improve its oversight of children's products to better ensure safety from toxic substances like lead. The report highlights areas for improvement in lab oversight and the implementation of a new e-filing system for importers.

GAO Oversight and Congressional Question Answering

The GAO published a blog post on February 12, 2026, detailing how it answers complex questions from members of Congress. The post highlights examples of GAO's work, including estimating fraud in government spending and analyzing the impact of SEC regulations on conflict minerals.

Firm and co-founder pay $1.3M for False Claims Act violations

Firm and co-founder pay $1.3M for False Claims Act violations

DOJ settles AI ad case excluding US workers

DOJ settles AI ad case excluding US workers

USPTO employee agrees to pay $500,000 for conflict-of-interest violations

USPTO employee agrees to pay $500,000 for conflict-of-interest violations

US House Vote on Motion to Recommit Failed

The US House of Representatives voted on a motion to recommit the "Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act." The motion failed with 197 yeas and 208 nays. The vote occurred on February 24, 2026.

House Resolution Vote on Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on February 24, 2026, by a vote of 208 Aye to 187 No. This resolution provides for the consideration of two bills: H.R. 4626, the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act, and H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act.

GAO Report on COVID-19 and 988 Lifeline Funding Use

A GAO report details the use of $8.5 billion in COVID-19 funding and $1.6 billion for the 988 Lifeline by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The report examines grant awards and recipient spending as of July 2025.

GAO Report on COVID-19 Behavioral Health Support and Grants

The GAO has released a report reviewing how the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supported behavioral health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report details how grantees adapted services and how SAMHSA provided technical assistance and grant flexibilities, including extending project periods for over $32 billion in awarded grants.

H.R. 3617 - Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

The House Rules Committee has reported H.R. 3617, the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act. This bill, as amended, will undergo debate and a vote on the House floor. The committee's report and rule provide details on the debate procedures and allowable amendments.

H.R. 2189 - Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act Considered

The US House Rules Committee considered and amended H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act. The committee reported the bill on February 9, 2026, with a closed rule providing for debate and a motion to recommit.

SAVE America Act Reported by House Rules Committee

The House Rules Committee reported the SAVE America Act (S. 1383) on February 10, 2026. The committee adopted a closed rule for the bill, which waives points of order against its consideration and provisions, and allows for one motion to commit. The House agreed to the rule on February 11, 2026.

H.R. 4626 - Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

The US House of Representatives considered H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act, on February 24, 2026. The Rules Committee reported the bill with modifications, and floor action included debate on amendments related to consumer impact and central bank digital currencies.

H.R. 4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act Rule

The US House of Representatives has reported H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, and established a closed rule for its consideration. The bill, reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce on February 23, 2026, will undergo floor action with specific debate and amendment procedures outlined.

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, 2026 Introduced

Senator Jerry Moran introduced the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S.2354) on July 17, 2025. This bill outlines the proposed federal funding for fiscal year 2026 for various departments and agencies, including Commerce, Justice, NASA, and the NSF. The bill has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.