United States v. Castro Alavez - Conviction Affirmed in Part, Vacated in Part

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and vacated in part the conviction and sentence of Luis Miguel Castro Alavez. The court agreed that the jury instruction regarding knowledge of drug type and quantity was erroneous and not harmless for the attempted possession charge, vacating the sentence for that count.

BLM Wild Horse Management Plans Revision Ordered by D.C. Circuit

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) must revise its ten-year wild horse management plans. The court found that the plans impermissibly allowed for indefinite removals without proper determination of excess horses or consultation, requiring BLM to clarify future gather processes.

US v. McBreairty - Criminal Contempt Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's criminal contempt order against Danielle McBreairty. McBreairty refused to testify in a federal trial, even after being granted statutory immunity under 18 U.S.C. §§ 6002-6003, invoking her Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.

US v. Yoon - Health Care Fraud Conviction Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the health care fraud conviction of Chang Goo Yoon, who submitted over a million dollars in false claims. The court upheld evidentiary rulings and sentencing enhancements, affirming his conviction for defrauding private insurers and his own car insurer.

SEC Charges C-Hear, Inc. and Former CEO with Fraud

The SEC charged C-Hear, Inc. and its former CEO, Adena Harmon, with securities fraud in connection with a $4.2 million stock offering. The complaint alleges misleading statements about the company's technology and concealment of Harmon's criminal convictions, as well as misappropriation of investor funds.

Allegheny County Employees Retirement System v Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated - Securities Case

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed by Allegheny County Employees Retirement System against Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated and its executives. The case, filed on February 20, 2026, alleges violations related to securities trading.

T. v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case has been filed against the United States of America, specifically naming the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a defendant. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01516, was filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

JLG 261 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Civil Suit

JLG 261 has filed a civil suit against Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC. The case, filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, is based on diversity jurisdiction and concerns personal injury. The initial filings include a complaint, certificate of interested entities, notice of filing, and proposed summons.

Sanchez et al v. Union Pacific Railroad Company et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Sanchez et al v. Union Pacific Railroad Company et al, was filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from a state court action, with National Railroad Passenger Corporation dba Amtrak as a filing party.

J.C.01 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Product Liability

J.C.01 has filed a product liability lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Case Number 3:26-cv-01520, was filed on February 20, 2026. The complaint alleges product liability related to personal injury.