Marriage of Cool - Family Law Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a parenting plan in the Marriage of Cool case. The court found no clear error in the district court's findings and no abuse of discretion in its weighing of best-interests factors. This decision does not serve as precedent.

Norman Horton v. David Colvin - Defamation Lawsuit Opinion

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued an opinion in the defamation lawsuit Norman Horton v. David Colvin. The case involves allegations of defamation through social media posts and statements made at a political meeting, as well as claims of election interference and business interference.

Premier Choice Realty v. Arthur Lumpkin - Court Opinion

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that transmitting a notice of appeal electronically does not constitute a proper filing under state law. The court dismissed an appeal filed by Premier Choice Realty & Investments, Inc. due to improper electronic filing of the notice of appeal.

Alabama DHR v. Eternal Life Learning Center - Child Care Subsidy Program

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, reinstating the Alabama Department of Human Resources' (ADHR) final decision to terminate Eternal Life Learning Center from the Child Care Subsidy Program. The court agreed with ADHR's interpretation of the "90-day rule" regarding facility compliance.

BISCO Refractories, Inc. v. Wesley Dean - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reviewed a trial court's decision awarding permanent-total-disability benefits to an employee under the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act. The employer appealed, arguing the award was not supported by substantial evidence. The appellate court reversed the trial court's judgment.

McCartha v. Duren - Divorce Appeal

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued an opinion in the divorce appeal case of Savannah Michele McCartha v. Destini Love Duren. The opinion is dated February 27, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from a divorce judgment.

State of Alabama v. Abraham Hatch - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals is reviewing a pretrial order from the Mobile Circuit Court that refused to admit the out-of-court statements of a child witness as substantive evidence. The State of Alabama is appealing this decision, arguing it was erroneous under state law.

State of Alabama v. Kala Blakely and Bartley Evan Blakely - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a lower court's order suppressing evidence in the case of State v. Kala Blakely and Bartley Evan Blakely. The appellate court found that the evidence, including text messages and information obtained via a search warrant, should not have been suppressed under the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine.

M.C. v. State of Alabama - Criminal Appeals Opinion

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals issued an opinion in M.C. v. State of Alabama, concerning a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for making a terrorist threat. The court reviewed the sufficiency of the evidence presented for the adjudication.

Warren Terrell Hardy v. State of Alabama - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals issued an opinion regarding the criminal case of Warren Terrell Hardy v. State of Alabama. The court addressed Hardy's convictions for capital murder, kidnapping, domestic violence, and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, including his death sentence.

William Kiwanis Carroll v. State of Alabama - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed William Kiwanis Carroll's conviction for provocation manslaughter and his 10-year sentence. The court found that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of prior alleged misconduct.

Juan Cerano v. State of Tennessee - Double Jeopardy Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed Juan Cerano's appeal concerning his double jeopardy claim and conviction merger. The court found the appeal was filed late and did not warrant a waiver of the timely filing requirement, thus affirming the trial court's dismissal.

Cunningham v. Virginia - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision, finding sufficient evidence for a jury to convict Adam Ross Cunningham of attempted strangulation, attempted abduction, and assault and battery. The court also found no abuse of discretion in allowing testimony of subsequent acts of violence against the same victim.

Mitchell v. Jamil - Deed of Trust Action

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment awarding compensatory damages in a deed of trust action. The court found clear and convincing evidence of an agreement to modify the note's terms through the parties' course of dealings and waiver, and that the statute of frauds claim was waived.

J.N.W. v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Affirmance of Judgment

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment, denying a motion to suppress a confession and excluding expert testimony. The court found that any error in denying the motion to suppress was harmless due to independent evidence of guilt.

Holland Coleman v. Pamela Coleman - Property Settlement Unconscionable

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision to set aside a property settlement agreement as unconscionable. The court found a gross disparity in asset division and evidence of overreaching. The judgment was affirmed, and a challenge to a related order was waived.

7147 Mechanicsville Turnpike, L.L.C. v. Board of Supervisors of Hanover County

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision in a zoning dispute involving 7147 Mechanicsville Turnpike, L.L.C. and the Board of Supervisors of Hanover County. The court found no error in the trial court's rulings regarding the denial of a rezoning application and the sustaining of a demurrer.

Wharton v. State - Probation Extension Consent Ruling

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that an illegal probation extension, even if consented to by the defendant, is void. The court found that while a defendant may consent to probation terms, they cannot consent to illegal conditions, and violations under such an extension are invalid. This ruling impacts how probation extensions with impermissible conditions are handled in Maryland courts.

Kyere v. Durand - Arbitration Agreement

The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland addressed whether a non-signatory agent can enforce an arbitration agreement. The court affirmed that doctors employed by a hospital had standing to compel arbitration under an employment agreement, citing interdependent misconduct and agency.

Bailey v. Happer - SAFE ACT Retroactive Application

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled in Bailey v. Happer that the SAFE Act may not be applied retroactively, but conduct predating the statute can be considered. The court affirmed a $395,310 award for financial exploitation.

Reid v. Balt. Ambulatory Center - Expert Witness Qualifications in Health Care Malpractice

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that an anesthesiologist can provide expert testimony on the standard of care for a gastroenterologist's post-procedure assessment, provided the specialties are related and the issue overlaps. This clarifies expert witness qualification requirements under the Health Care Malpractice Claims Act.

In re Holder - Collateral Estoppel in Insurance Regulatory Scheme

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that administrative hearings under the Insurance Article can have collateral estoppel effects on later proceedings, clarifying the application of collateral estoppel to regulatory schemes. The court also addressed the good faith requirement for claim denials and the separation of civil claims from judicial review petitions.

Rosales v. Elevate PFS Holdings, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Rosales v. Elevate PFS Holdings, Inc., was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Alameda County Superior Court and includes initial filings such as a Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Entities.

Forks v. Trans Union LLC - Consumer Credit Case

A new civil case, Forks v. Trans Union LLC, was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves consumer credit and was removed from state court. Trans Union LLC is the defendant.

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Tucker - Attorney Discipline

The Maryland Court of Appeals has suspended Charles T. Tucker, Jr. for six months from the practice of law, effective March 23, 2026. The disciplinary action stems from violations of Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct.

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Wagner - Attorney Discipline

The Maryland Court of Appeals has reprimanded attorney Brenda C. Wagner. This action follows a public censure in the District of Columbia for violating professional conduct rules. The Court denied Wagner's motion for an extension of time to respond to the disciplinary petition.

Maryland Supreme Court: State v. Stone - Traffic Stop Reasonable Suspicion

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that observing a driver manipulating a mobile phone is insufficient on its own to establish reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop. The court clarified that police must identify specific facts, beyond general lawful phone use, to reasonably believe a traffic violation has occurred.

Attorney Grievance Commission v. Jones - Reinstatement Order

The Maryland Court of Appeals granted the Attorney Grievance Commission's motion to reinstate Gregory Wayne Jones and dismiss the disciplinary petition. This order restores Mr. Jones to good standing and permits him to practice law in Maryland.

Attorney Grievance Commission v. Hamilton - Attorney Misconduct

The Maryland Court of Appeals has disbarred attorney Judith Marie Hamilton for multiple violations of professional conduct rules, including incompetence, lack of diligence, communication failures, and misconduct during an investigation. The disciplinary action stems from her representation in a divorce case and her failure to cooperate with Bar Counsel.

State vs. Dustin Curtis Winter - Criminal Appeal

The Missouri Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of State vs. Dustin Curtis Winter. The court affirmed in part and vacated and remanded in part Winter's convictions for first-degree murder and kidnapping. The matter is remanded solely to correct the written judgment to align with the oral pronouncement of sentences.

Missouri Supreme Court - Planned Parenthood Abortion Statutes Case

The Missouri Supreme Court transferred a case involving Planned Parenthood's challenge to state abortion statutes to the court of appeals. The court found it lacked exclusive appellate jurisdiction over the preliminary injunction ruling, which partially enjoined certain abortion-related laws following a constitutional amendment.

Christopher A. Scott v. State of Missouri - Postconviction Relief Appeal

The Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed the denial of postconviction relief for Christopher A. Scott. The court found that Scott's amended motion did not challenge the original pro se claim, leading to the affirmation of the lower court's judgment.

Estate of David Carter vs. Missouri Dept. of Corrections - Appeal Dismissed

The Supreme Court of Missouri dismissed an appeal in the case of Estate of David Carter vs. Missouri Department of Corrections. The appeal was dismissed because the judgment was not considered final, as it failed to rule on requested equitable relief and prejudgment interest.

Kevin Rhodes v. Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission - Appeal Dismissed

The Supreme Court of Missouri dismissed an appeal in the case of Kevin Rhodes v. Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The appeal was dismissed because the circuit court's judgment was not considered final, as it failed to rule on the request for equitable relief and prejudgment interest. The case involved claims of hostile work environment and retaliation under the Missouri Human Rights Act.

Evangelia Bilalis v. Wallace Drennan and Zurich American Insurance Company

The Supreme Court of Louisiana affirmed lower court rulings in Evangelia Bilalis v. Wallace Drennan and Zurich American Insurance Company. The court determined that legal interest accrues from the date of judicial demand, even if a judgment incorrectly states a different date.

Ngoc Troung v. Marcus Dewayne Sanders and Old American Indemnity Company

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court's decision regarding property damage claims. The court ruled that a tortfeasor is not entitled to deduct for betterment in a victim's property damage claim for a vehicle, affirming the appellate court's decision. However, the court reversed the award of penalties, deeming it not warranted for this legal issue of first impression.

Lealon Johnson v. Aecom Amentum Government Services - Workers' Compensation

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed and remanded the case of Lealon Johnson v. Aecom Amentum Government Services. The court addressed legal issues regarding the timeliness of workers' compensation claims, particularly when an employer continues full salary payments without an initial wage loss.

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.