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Walker et al v. Larry D Holifield et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour Jr on 8/7/2026. (KNS)
2026-08-07 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Mallette v. Adams
The Supreme Court of Alaska affirmed a Superior Court order dismissing a state child custody case, finding that the father properly initiated tribal court proceedings before the mother filed her state court complaint. The court concluded that the matter originated in the Kenaitze Tribal Court and maintained that tribal courts should have the first opportunity to determine the extent of their jurisdiction over the parties.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Ridenour
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that police must stop and clarify an ambiguous request for counsel rather than continuing interrogation under Article I, Sections 9 and 11 of the state constitution. Because the officers failed to ascertain whether the defendant, who had waived his Miranda rights, desired to speak without an attorney, the court reversed his conviction for murder.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Mendez et al
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Michael Paul Martinez for 717 Report and Recommendations. Motions terminated as to Michael Paul Martinez: DENYING 620 MOTION to Suppress filed by Michael Paul Martinez. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Wolfe. (nnw)
2026-08-07 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Leunnith Fioravante v. Matthew Fioravante
In this matrimonial appeal regarding a postnuptial agreement, the court reversed and remanded the family court’s attorneys’ fee award because it required a more thorough lodestar analysis, while holding that the lower court erred in restricting the plaintiff’s access to her passport as leverage for payment. The appellate court also reversed the court’s order imposing frivolous litigation sanctions on the plaintiff and her attorney, finding the underlying motions were not subject to the Frivolous Litigation Statute due to the defendant’s failure to provide adequate notice of the specific conduct alleged.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Rene Irisrose Daniels v. The State of Wyoming
Following her conviction for second-degree murder, Rene Irisrose Daniels appealed the district court’s denial of her motion for a new trial, alleging her trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to suppress statements and physical evidence. The Wyoming Supreme Court reviewed her arguments regarding counsel’s performance and found that sufficient independent evidence supported the jury's verdict, meaning she failed to establish the necessary prejudice under the Strickland standard. Consequently, the Court affirmed the district court’s order denying her request for a new trial.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Mallette v. Adams
The Supreme Court of Alaska affirmed the dismissal of a child custody case filed in state court, holding that the Kenaitze Tribal Court has jurisdiction because the father filed his custody petition there prior to the mother filing her complaint. The court also vacated the stay on that dismissal, ruling that the tribal court must be given the opportunity to determine its own jurisdiction.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Ridenour
Published opinion from Alaska Supreme Court, filed 2026-08-07 (docket S-18952).
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In Re Estate of Lauren Micaela Taylor
The Court of Appeals granted the applicants' application to appeal a Probate Court order that terminated a guardianship and denied a motion to set aside previous orders. Because Fulton County’s population exceeds 90,000 people, the court determined that the applicants had the right of direct appeal to bypass superior court review under OCGA § 15-9-123(a). Accordingly, the applicants are permitted to appeal the probate court's final decision regarding the guardianship and conservatorship directly.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Wayne Barrow, as Trustee of the Voletta Wallace Revocable Trust v. Faith Evans
Wayne Barrow, as trustee of Voletta Wallace’s trust, filed a lawsuit to confirm the trust’s status as a member of Notorious B.I.G., LLC and enforce its right to distributions against the company’s widow, Faith Evans. The court granted the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, ruling that the LLC Agreement identified the Trust as a permitted transferee and dismissing Evans’s counterclaim.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Wayne Barrow, as Trustee of the Voletta Wallace Revocable Trust v. Faith Evans
Plaintiff Wayne Barrow seeks a declaration that the Voletta Wallace Revocable Trust is a member of Notorious B.I.G., LLC, and the Court denied a motion to stay the litigation to allow the summary judgment proceedings to proceed, finding that Pennsylvania law permits the fiduciary to act despite the challenge to their authority.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In Re: Amendments to Florida Probate Rules - 2026 Legislation
The Florida Supreme Court adopted amendments to three probate rules to align with 2026 legislation, raising the values for property disposition without administration to $20,000 and estates subject to summary administration to $150,000. The court also specified that proceedings to enforce a personal representative's authority under a specific statute are now adversary proceedings. The amendments are effective immediately, but the court has opened a 75-day period for written comments and possible oral argument.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
DiCresce v. Dicresce
Megan DiCresce appealed the trial court’s denial of her motion to vacate a divorce consent judgment, arguing that a guardian ad litem used fraud to coerce her into a shared parenting plan. The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s decision, ruling that her motion was untimely because it was filed more than one year after the judgment and the trial court properly declined to hold an evidentiary hearing to address the timing issue.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Jones v. Morgan
Jones v. Morgan concerns an appeal of a Hamilton County trial court decision dismissing a civil action brought by Mark Jones against his ex-wife Victoria Morgan and others regarding personal property seized during the sale of the marital home. The trial court dismissed the claim, arguing that Jones was collaterally attacking a domestic-relations judgment and failed to allege his fraud claims with sufficient detail. The appellate court held that the trial court erred by considering materials beyond the complaint and reversed portions of the judgment reliant on those materials, though it affirmed the dismissal of the fraud claim.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Gauthier v. Gauthier
This case involves a dispute over attorney fees awarded to Su Kang Gauthier regarding her divorce from Forrest Gauthier, specifically concerning the validity of an assignment of that judgment to her attorney, Robert Klingler. Reversing the trial court’s March 5 judgment and remanding the cause, the court held that the trial court had jurisdiction but had abused its discretion by denying a request for a continuance. The appeal regarding an application to vacate the judgment was dismissed.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Russell Allen Sims v. Shara Sims
Russell Sims appeals a twelve-month protective order granted to his ex-wife after the trial court continued a hearing past the statutory deadline. The appellate court held that the Family Violence Act requires a hearing to be "held" within 30 days, rejecting the idea that substantial compliance is sufficient, and reversed the judgment to dismiss Shara’s petition.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
SARAH RACHEL MALLETTE and v. GARFIELD TAU ADAMS And
This custody case involves a dispute over whether the Kenaitze Tribal Court or the Alaska Superior Court should have jurisdiction over a child eligible for tribal membership. The Supreme Court of Alaska decided that the superior court was correct to dismiss the mother’s custody complaint in state court because the father filed a custody petition in tribal court before the mother filed her complaint in state court. The court affirmed the dismissal order and vacated the stay on appeal.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Noonan
Mark Noonan appealed his assault conviction for allegedly pulling a nurse's hair and throwing her across the room, arguing that the trial court erred by crediting her testimony despite the lack of obvious matching injuries. The appellate court reviewed the record, including photographs of the nurse's scalp and pulled hair, and determined that the evidence supported her account rather than undermining it. Consequently, the court affirmed the trial court’s judgment, finding no manifest miscarriage of justice.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Alaska v. Steven Ridenour
The Supreme Court of Alaska adopted a state constitutional standard requiring officers to stop questioning and clarify any ambiguous request for counsel, rejecting the federal rule that permits continued interrogation to test certainty. Because the officers failed to clarify the defendant's request for an attorney during a custodial interview, the court held that his interrogation violated his rights. The court affirmed the decision to reverse the defendant’s murder conviction.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Founds v. State
The Supreme Court of Maryland affirmed the convictions for possession of marijuana, psilocyn mushrooms, and bulletproof armor, rejecting the argument that an unlawful protective sweep tainted the subsequent warrant. The Court held that applying the independent source doctrine, the remaining information in the affidavit established probable cause, and the evidence satisfied the four-factor framework for constructive possession.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Alaska v. Steven Ridenour
The Alaska Supreme Court adopted a "stop and clarify" rule for police interrogations, requiring officers to halt questioning and seek clarification from a suspect who makes an ambiguous request for counsel rather than adhering to the federal standard. The court affirmed the Court of Appeals and reversed the conviction of Steven Ridenour for first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after finding that the officers failed to appropriately address his request for an attorney.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re: Association of County Commissions of Alabama Liability Self-Insurance Fund, Inc. v. Doris Jordan
The Association of County Commissions of Alabama Liability Self-Insurance Fund filed a declaratory judgment action against Greene County workers, claiming a self-insurance policy excluded coverage for claims stemming from mold, heat, and rodent infestations, and arguing it had no duty to defend. The Greene Circuit Court responded by staying the declaratory judgment action pending the outcome of the underlying tort action, which the Association subsequently challenged via a petition for a writ of mandamus to vacate the stay. The provided opinion text does not include the Supreme Court of Alabama’s final ruling on whether the stay should be vacated.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Je Lag Kim
In this DUI prosecution, the trial court suppressed breath test results because the issuing officer allegedly misled the defendant by requesting consent for both blood and breath testing at the same time. The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s order, agreeing that simultaneously requesting both tests does not invalidate a defendant’s consent absent evidence of coercion.
2026-08-07 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Lindsey v. Arney et al
ORDER - Defendants Arney and Brennans Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 21) is granted. Defendant Trufants Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 24) is granted. Defendant MCCCD PDs Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 20) is granted. Plaintiff's request for leave to amend (Doc. 25) is denied. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment accordingly. Signed by Senior Judge James A Teilborg on 8/5/2026. (MCB)
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 11. Jose R.D.'s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/6/2026. (KMW)
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Escobedo #436079 v. Rewerts
OPINION; signed by Magistrate Judge Maarten Vermaat (kal)
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Press v. Board of Education of Wicomico County et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 8/6/2026. (c/m 8/6/2026 bm5s, Deputy Clerk)
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
White v. St. Clair County Sheriff Department et al
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Approved by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 8/6/2026. (adm)
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Laws v. First Student
5 forms along with this order. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 8/6/2026. (jdh)MEMORANDUM AND ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS, The Court grants 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Tyshon D. Laws. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to send the plaintiff a sufficientnumber of blank summons forms and USM-28
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Scheider v. Hinterseer-Scheider
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW and JUDGMENT in favor of Jessica Laura Hinterseer-Scheider against Timo Scheider; Closing Case with instructions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres on 8/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (EGT)
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
LEWIS v. SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE signed by MAG/JUDGE JOANNA GIBSON MCFADDEN on 08/06/2026, that the Court GRANT IN PART AND DENY IN PART Roderick C. Virgil and Hoke County's Motion to Dismiss in that it is RECOMMENDED that the Court grant Roderick C. Virgil's motion to dismiss the individual capacity claims asserted again him and otherwise DENY the motion. (ssc)
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
PROPOSED FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION by Magistrate Judge Damian L. Martinez recommending the Court DENY 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by Reymond Enrique Soriano Ramirez. Objections to R&R due by 8/20/2026. Add 3 days to the deadline if service is by mailing it to the person's last known address (or means described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2)(D) and (F)); if service is by electronic means, no additional days are added. (Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(d); Fed. R. Crim. P. 45(c).) (ma)
2026-08-06 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Cassidy
Donald Cassidy was convicted of raping and forcibly sodomizing his fiancée’s underage daughter, Stephanie, and appeals his conviction by challenging rulings related to his Miranda rights and expert testimony. The court rejected all of his arguments and affirmed his conviction.
2026-08-06 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Melissa Hollmann and Scot Hollmann v. Van Shaw
Appellants Melissa and Scot Hollmann challenged a judgment finding their claim to interpleaded funds invalid because their underlying judgment had become dormant and they failed to prosecute with due diligence. The Fourth Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s denial of the Hollmanns' claim but modified the judgment to apply a 7.5 percent interest rate instead of 8.5 percent, reversed the attorney’s fee award to Shaw, and remanded for a new fee calculation.
2026-08-06 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
City of Brownsville v. Hortencia Villarreal Quintero
Appellants Hortencia Villarreal Quintero sued the City of Brownsville for premises and special defect claims under the Texas Tort Claims Act, alleging her vehicle fell into a hole caused by the City's negligence. The City argued it retained governmental immunity because Quintero failed to provide it with proper notice and lacked actual knowledge of the hazardous condition. The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s denial of the City’s plea to jurisdiction and rendered judgment in the City’s favor.
2026-08-06 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Christopher Alan Young v. the State of Texas
Christopher Alan Young was convicted of theft of property valued over $30,000 from his elderly father-in-law and was sentenced to sixty years in prison. Young appealed the conviction, arguing that the evidence presented was insufficient to support the jury's finding of guilt. The appellate court rejected this argument and affirmed the conviction based on the sufficiency of the evidence.
2026-08-06 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Smith v. Department of the Navy
Michelle Smith, a pro se employee, appealed a termination decision from the Merit Systems Protection Board, and the Federal Circuit transferred the mixed case concerning alleged discrimination and retaliation to Washington, D.C. District Court. After the court ordered a formal complaint, Smith filed a letter containing exhibits but failed to clearly address the Department of the Navy’s motion to dismiss. Accordingly, the Court granted the Department of the Navy’s Motion to Dismiss and denied its motion for a more definite statement as moot.
2026-08-06 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Adler v. Energy Debt Holdings
Joshua Adler sued to enforce payment priority over a disputed loan in bankruptcy court, but the bankruptcy and district courts dismissed his challenge. The Fifth Circuit affirmed these decisions, ruling that Adler’s adversary proceeding was barred because it was filed after a deadline established by a Cash Collateral Order that prohibited challenges to the priority of the EDH Note.
2026-08-06 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Guy Morrison III v. Tami Hinson-Morrison
Guy Morrison III appeals a district court order holding him in contempt for obstructing the parties' joint filing of a federal tax return for 2021 as required by their divorce decree. The Supreme Court of Wyoming affirmed the district court’s contempt finding, rejecting the appellant's arguments that the court improperly focused on pre-Decree conduct or imposed obligations beyond the scope of the decree.
2026-08-06 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Woods v. Lukan
Adetokunbo Lukan appealed a domestic court’s denial of his motion to hold ex-wife Natalie Woods in contempt for allegedly failing to divide financial accounts and pay her share of QDRO fees. The appeals court affirmed the trial court’s decision because the judgment entry was silent regarding disputes with QDRO Group, and the magistrate found Woods’s actions adhered to the parties' intent to offset accounts and secure a cost-effective division.
2026-08-06 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)