Ryan v. Salinas Union High School District - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Judgment

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion on March 4, 2026, in Ryan v. Salinas Union High School District. The court dismissed the appeal of an order denying a motion to vacate a judgment, finding the order was not appealable.

Physicians for Social Responsibility v. Dept. of Toxic Substances Control - Attorney Fees

The California Court of Appeal certified for publication its decision in Physicians for Social Responsibility v. Dept. of Toxic Substances Control. The court affirmed the superior court's denial of attorney fees to the appellants, finding no abuse of discretion.

In re J.N. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, filed an opinion in the case In re J.N. The opinion affirms jurisdictional and dispositional orders concerning minors J.N. and L.N. under the Juvenile Court Law, addressing challenges to evidence sufficiency, jurisdiction, custody, and visitation orders.

Guardianship of F.W. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has reversed a lower court's denial of a guardianship petition for a minor, F.W. The appellate court found the trial court applied the incorrect legal standard and misunderstood relevant case law, remanding the case for further proceedings.

LAOSD Asbestos Cases - California Court of Appeal

The California Court of Appeal certified for publication its decision in the LAOSD Asbestos Cases, involving claims against Avon Products, Inc. The jury found Avon strictly liable for defective products and awarded over $51 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

Eugene F. Kelly - Transfer to Disability Inactive Status

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered attorney Eugene F. Kelly transferred to disability inactive status, effective February 26, 2026. This order stays pending disciplinary investigations against him, contingent on his petition for reinstatement.

Ecology Grant Expands Stewart Mountain Community Forest

The Washington State Department of Ecology awarded a $5.5 million grant to expand the Stewart Mountain Community Forest by 1,600 acres. This funding, part of the state's Streamflow Restoration Act, supports water quality, forest preservation, and community ownership of the land.

State AGs Challenge Withholding of Disaster Relief and Transportation Funding

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from three other states, is challenging the Trump Administration's threatened cuts to $900 million in transportation funding and withholding of over $1.3 billion in disaster relief funding. This action seeks to amend an existing lawsuit to include these new funding challenges.

Darci Williamson v. BR Pig, LLC - Louisiana Court of Appeal Ruling

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, granted a writ in Darci Williamson v. BR Pig, LLC, reversing a trial court's denial of a summary judgment motion. The court vacated the denial, finding that the defendant met the requirements to challenge the plaintiff's claims under the Louisiana Merchant Liability Act.

US v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivan Joel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.