DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. v. Stevens - Foreclosure Appeal

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in a foreclosure case involving DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. and the heirs of Carlton Stevens. The court found that the heirs forfeited their affirmative defenses by failing to raise them in response to a summary judgment motion.

Parker v. Spanberger - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Ray Elbert Parker against state and federal officials. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because the order Parker sought to appeal was neither a final nor an appealable interlocutory or collateral order, and Parker consented to the dismissal of his claims.

Kyeem King v. State of Maryland - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Kyeem King. The court affirmed the district court's denial of King's motion for bail or release and dismissed the remainder of the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. This unpublished opinion does not set precedent.

Winslow v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Civil Action Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and denying a motion for injunctive relief. The unpublished opinion noted that such opinions are not binding precedent.

Nawal Ali v. BC Architects Engineers, PLC - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court's decision to sanction Nawal Ali's counsel for approximately $57,000 in an employment discrimination lawsuit. The appellate court found that the district court abused its discretion in imposing sanctions, concluding that the counsel did not unreasonably multiply proceedings.

US v. Michael Brandon - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The court found that the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule applied, even if the initial traffic stop lacked reasonable suspicion.

State AGs and State Attorney Sign Agreement to Combat Human Trafficking

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat human trafficking in South Florida. The agreement establishes a partnership between the Office of Statewide Prosecution and the State Attorney's Human Trafficking Task Force, allocating $1.5 million in operational funds.

California DFPI Enforcement Actions Summary - January 2026

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued a summary of enforcement and non-enforcement actions taken in January 2026. These actions include citations, desist and refrain orders, consent orders, and accusations related to violations of financial laws, including mortgage lending and securities regulations.

New York Encourages RSV Vaccination Amidst High Cases

The New York State Department of Health is strongly encouraging eligible residents to get vaccinated against RSV due to persistently high case numbers and hospitalizations. The notice highlights the availability of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for various age groups and risk factors, emphasizing their effectiveness in preventing severe illness.

Florida Tornado Emergency Declaration Renewal

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has renewed the state of emergency for North Florida due to tornado damage. Executive Order 26-34 extends Executive Order 24-94 for sixty days, continuing state support for recovery efforts in affected counties.