United States v. Demetrius Burt Catching - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's sentences for Demetrius Burt Catching, who admitted to violating supervised release terms and pleaded guilty to distributing marijuana and conspiring to commit money laundering. The court found no error in the resulting sentences.

Melvin Weatherholt v. Crockett County School Board - Civil Rights

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Melvin Weatherholt v. Crockett County School Board. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to plausibly allege a Fourth Amendment violation regarding their removal from a school event, thus upholding the dismissal of their claims.

Meyer v. State of Wyoming - Supreme Court Opinion

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for second-degree sexual assault against Jacob Meyer, a former assistant principal. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's rulings on evidence related to post-incident contact and victim impact testimony.

SEC Sanctions Shima Capital and Yida Gao for Misrepresentations

The SEC has sanctioned Shima Capital Management LLC and its owner Yida Gao for making material misrepresentations to investors. As a result, Shima Capital's registration as an investment adviser has been revoked.

Delaware Court of Chancery: Restrictive Covenants Unenforceable, Motion to Dismiss Granted

The Delaware Court of Chancery granted a motion to dismiss, finding restrictive covenants in sale and employment agreements unenforceable due to overbreadth. The court denied the plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction, impacting the enforceability of post-employment restrictions for the defendants.

Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene - Seventh Circuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene, docket number 23-1595. The court affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for Connor, who was convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Shareef Childs v Cheryl Webster - Religious Freedom Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a case where an inmate alleges violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the First Amendment. The inmate claims the prison chaplain provided inaccurate prayer schedules, placing a substantial burden on his religious exercise.

Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene, concerning a federal habeas corpus petition. The court affirmed the denial of relief, upholding the district court's decision regarding ineffective assistance of counsel claims.

A.B. v. J.M. - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii dismissed an appeal filed by Defendant-Appellant J.M. due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court found that the Family Court had not entered a final order for dissolution of marriage, and the appealed order was not independently appealable.

Stephen Richard Kenny v. Celia E. Roberts - Order Dismissing Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii has dismissed the appeal filed by Stephen Richard Kenny. The dismissal is due to Kenny's failure to pay the required appellate filing fees by the court-ordered deadline.