Ernest Horcajo III v. State - Order Dismissing Reconsideration Motion

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaiʻi dismissed a motion for reconsideration filed by Ernest Horcajo III as untimely. The motion was filed after the deadline established by the Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Newtown Estates Community Association v. Walk the Good Life, LLC - Affirmation of Judgment

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii affirmed a judgment against Walk the Good Life, LLC in favor of Newtown Estates Community Association. The case involved alleged violations of the Association's Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc. - Biometric Information Privacy Act Class Action

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to certify a class action against Amazon.com Inc. concerning the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The case involves Amazon's Virtual Try-On feature and the alleged capture and use of facial data.

United States v. Jerron D. Williams - Seventh Circuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Jerron Williams concerning his conviction for assaulting a federal employee and using a gun during a crime of violence. The court found that Williams waived his argument regarding the classification of the assault as a crime of violence.

Villalobos v. Picicco - Constitutional Tort Case

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's partial summary judgment for Elias Villalobos in a constitutional tort case against police officers. The court remanded the case, instructing parties to address both prongs of the qualified immunity test regarding the officers' entry into Villalobos's home.

Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc. - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied Amazon.com Inc.'s petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc in the case Tanya Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc. The court amended its prior opinion, clarifying the district court's discretion to award damages on a classwide basis.

Latosha Bowlin v. Board of Directors, Judah Christian School - Employment Discrimination

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a Title VII claim brought by three school employees who refused COVID-19 vaccination and testing due to religious beliefs. The court found no religious objection to the testing requirement and that accommodating the employees would contradict state executive orders.

Majeika v. Rhode Island Supreme Court Opinion

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a property owner's appeal regarding the denial of an onsite wastewater treatment system application. The court found the plaintiffs failed to establish a continuing violation and lacked standing for a facial challenge to regulations.

Innospec v. Aurorium - Motion to Dismiss

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Report and Recommendation regarding a motion to dismiss filed by Defendants Aurorium Holdings LLC, et al. in the case Innospec Inc. v. Aurorium Holdings LLC. The court reviewed the legal standards for a motion to dismiss under FRCP 12(b)(6).

Thomas v. Claymont Associates, LLC - Motion for Judgment on Pleadings

The Delaware Superior Court is considering a motion for judgment on the pleadings in the case of Thomas v. Claymont Associates, LLC. The defendant, Easy Money Group Acquisition Co., LLC, argues it is not responsible for the plaintiff's alleged slip and fall injuries due to lease agreement terms. The court is reviewing whether the motion should be treated as a motion for summary judgment.