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Stava v. Stava
This marital dissolution case presents a second appeal in which the Nebraska Supreme Court considered the scope of its mandate and the applicability of the "source of funds rule" to dual-character assets. The court affirmed the district court’s decree of dissolution but modified the equalization of the marital estate.
2026-07-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Gustafson v. TransPerfect Global, Inc. et al
ORDER granting 35 Motion to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings(Written Opinion) Signed by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 7/24/2026. (JRC)
2026-07-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Rock v. Perlow et al
ORDER: The Court denies Rocks motion to alter or amend the judgment (DN 88) and denies as moot all remaining motions (DNs 96, 100, 105, 106, 108). cc: counsel, Plaintiff (pro se) (JM)
2026-07-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In re Max Hacker Family Trust
This case concerns a dispute between a daughter and her mother over the management of the Max Hacker Family Trust following the death of the settlor. The Kansas Court of Appeals reversed the district court's summary judgment, holding that the statute of limitations did not bar the beneficiary's action and that questions regarding her standing remained.
2026-07-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re: Melanie Beth Brown v. Colin Newmeyer
Colin Newmeyer filed a petition for a writ of mandamus seeking an order compelling the Perry Circuit Court to hold an expedited hearing and rule on his motion to transfer a paternity case to Elmore County. The Court of Civil Appeals ruled that the lower court abused its discretion by deferring the venue decision for nearly five months without addressing the issue. Accordingly, the court granted the petition and issued the writ to direct the circuit court to promptly address the underlying transfer motion.
2026-07-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Pynn v. Pynn et al
DECISION AND ORDER denying 24 Sealed Motion; denying 29 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. ORDERED that Pynns claim for violation of the right to care and custody of her children against Niagara County and Spero in his individual capacity may proceed to service; and it is furtherORDERED that Pynn may amend her complaint within 45 days of the date of this order; and it is furtherORDERED that if Pynn does not file an amended complaint correcting the deficiencies noted above within 45 days of the date of this order, her claims against all defendants other than Niagara County and Spero will be dismissed; and it is furtherORDERED that if Pynn does not file an amended complaint within 45 days of the date of this order, the Clerk of the Court shall cause the United States Marshals Service to serve copies of the summons, the complaint, and this decision and order upon Niagara County and Spero, without her payment therefor, unpaid fees to be recoverable if this action terminates by monetary award in Pynns favor; and it is furtherORDERED that Pynn must effect service within 90 days of the date the summons is issued. It is Pynns responsibility to inquire of the Marshals at 716-348-5300 as to whether service has been made and, if necessary, to request an extension of time for service. See Meilleur v. Strong, 682 F.3d 56, 63 (2d Cir. 2012). If, within 90 days of issuance of the summons, Pynn has not made service or requested an extension of time in which to do so, the Court may dismiss th...
2026-07-24 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
People v. Asbury
Defendant Roderick Asbury appealed his conviction for criminal possession of a weapon, arguing that the evidence obtained via arrest was not supported by probable cause because the information relied upon was insufficient. The court found that the prosecution failed to meet its legal burden in establishing the basis of knowledge because the civilian identification lacked sufficient detail to infer the suspect's specific criminal activity and was not corroborated by video or deposition evidence. Consequently, the court reversed the judgment, vacated the guilty plea, dismissed the indictment, and remitted the matter for further proceedings.
2026-07-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Lamar Boone v. Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund
An appeals court affirmed the trial court’s determination that Liberty Mutual is required to provide Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage to an uninsured pedestrian injured by a rideshare driver, reasoning that liability policies issued on motor vehicles not classified as “automobiles” under state law must provide PIP benefits to pedestrians.
2026-07-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Thomas Avery Glenn v. The State of Wyoming
Thomas Avery Glenn challenged the denial of a motion to suppress evidence obtained after his bicycle was stopped for a missing light, an encounter that led to his arrest on an outstanding warrant and the discovery of drug residue. The district court ruled the officer’s mistaken belief about the light regulations was reasonable, and while the Supreme Court affirmed the district court’s decision, it noted it did not reach the validity of the initial stop because the defendant waived related arguments.
2026-07-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Jerry J. Ferreira v. State of Florida
Jerry Ferreira appealed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence from a DUI stop, arguing that his reservation of the right to appeal was invalid because neither the State nor the trial court had found the suppression motion to be "dispositive" of the case. The appellate court ruled that because the charge involved driving, the motion to suppress the stop was necessarily dispositive to the prosecution despite the lack of a formal stipulation or finding. The court found no error in the trial court's denial of the suppression motion and affirmed.
2026-07-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Grant v. Trial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Demonstrators protested outside Karen Read’s murder trial and challenged a "buffer zone" order prohibiting protests near the courthouse. The First Circuit vacated the district court’s partial denial of a preliminary injunction because the trial concluded with a "not guilty" verdict and the orders expired, rendering the dispute moot.
2026-07-24 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Sara Da' v. City of Bozeman
Sara Da' appealed the exclusion of evidence regarding an inoperative streetlight that may have contributed to her injuries at a city intersection, specifically challenging the application of the public duty doctrine to shield the City of Bozeman from liability. The Montana Supreme Court reversed the district court's holding, finding that the public duty doctrine is inapplicable to premises liability claims and ordering a remand so the jury can evaluate the streetlight’s role in the accident.
2026-07-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Hunter v. KC Coach House, LLC et al
ORDER granting 30 motion for summary judgment. Signed on July 23, 2026, by District Judge Greg Kays. (Law clerk)
2026-07-23 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Tyrell Vashion Eacholes a/k/a Tyrell Eacholes a/k/a Tyrell Vashion Eachols a/k/a Tiny v. State of Mississippi
Tyrell Eacholes appeals his conviction for possession of methamphetamine, arguing that the circuit court erred by denying his motion to suppress the arrest warrant that led to his arrest. The Supreme Court concluded that the circuit court had a substantial basis for determining that probable cause existed at the time the warrants were issued. Accordingly, the court affirmed Eacholes’s conviction and sentence.
2026-07-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Palmer
The Maryland Supreme Court reaffirmed the “no reasonable trier of fact” standard for reviewing the sufficiency of evidence in criminal cases, rejecting the Appellate Court’s requirement for “specific evidence” that the respondent was intoxicated while driving. While the Appellate Court found the State’s evidence insufficient to link the defendant’s negligent driving to his intoxication, the Supreme Court held that a reasonable jury could infer intoxication from the negligent driving and the defendant’s exhibited signs of impairment. Ultimately, the Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Court’s decision and reinstated Palmer’s DUI and DWI convictions.
2026-07-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Kenneth Blount v. Columbia County
Kenneth Blount, who pleaded guilty to DUI and failure to report in a probate court, sought review of the superior court’s affirmation of his conviction. The court analyzed whether discretionary appeal procedures applied when the lower court decision originated from the probate court. The Court of Appeals granted Blount’s application for discretionary appeal, allowing him to proceed with a direct appeal to the higher court.
2026-07-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Tang v. State
Henry Tang appealed his conviction for driving under the influence after a Superior Court judge denied his request to suppress evidence regarding the length of the police pursuit and the handling of breathalyzer documentation. Tang argued that the officer lacked reasonable articulable suspicion because the mobile video recorder did not capture the vehicle's initial erratic driving, and he questioned the admission of his breath test results. The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s decision, upholding the conviction.
2026-07-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In Re Eva Vekos, Esq. (Office of Disciplinary Counsel)
The Vermont Supreme Court upheld the denial of attorney Eva Vekos’s automatic reinstatement after the trial court only struck her adjudication of guilt rather than vacating the conviction. The court held that expunging a record or striking an adjudication is not the same as nullifying a conviction, meaning she failed to satisfy Rule 21(F)’s requirement that a conviction be "reversed or vacated."
2026-07-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Jaramillo
Police executed nighttime warrants under legal limitations that restricted searches to daytime hours, violating a Utah procedural rule. The Utah Supreme Court reversed the district court’s decision to suppress the evidence related to these violations, holding that a rule infraction alone does not mandate suppression absent a violation of the federal Constitution, bad faith by the officer, or another specific circumstance.
2026-07-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
RMB v. Celotto
RMB and Shaman sought reimbursement from Corbin Celotto after the bars settled a lawsuit regarding a crash in which Celotto was allegedly intoxicated, asserting a claim for contribution under Utah’s Dramshop Act. The Utah Court of Appeals and district court rejected this claim, interpreting the statute’s definition of "award" to exclude voluntary settlement payments. The Supreme Court has affirmed these decisions, holding that under the Act’s plain language, bars cannot recover contribution for amounts paid in settlement agreements.
2026-07-23 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Rockenbaugh v. Edison et al
ORDER that Plaintiff's pro se motion to proceed in forma pauperis, (Doc. 2), is GRANTED, and Plaintiff's complaint, (Doc. 1), is DISMISSED for the reasons stated herein. Signed on 7/22/2026 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (ADG) Modified on 7/22/2026 to reflect copy of order mailed to Caleb-Robert Rockenbaugh 13154 State Route 47 Richwood, OH 43344(JPC).
2026-07-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Frownfelter v Esurance Property & Casualty Insurance Company
This case concerns a dispute over personal injury protection (PIP) coverage where the primary issue is whether a child’s domicile establishes insurance priority or if actual living arrangements should prevail. The Supreme Court held that a prior custody order does not strictly determine domicile for no-fault purposes and should only act as a starting point when consistent with reality. Consequently, the Court vacated the lower courts' holdings on the plaintiff's domicile and residential status, remanding the case to the trial court for further proceedings.
2026-07-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
People v Wilkins
Freddie Wilkins III challenged the warrantless search of his vehicle after drug detection and the passenger’s admission of possessing a small amount of marijuana led to the discovery of a firearm. The Supreme Court held that warrantless vehicle searches are unlawful under the automobile exception if the officer only had probable cause to believe a civil infraction occurred, concluding that probable cause must relate to a criminal amount of marijuana or evidence of a crime to justify such a search. The Court of Appeals judgment was thus reversed, and the case was remanded to the circuit court for further proceedings.
2026-07-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Louisiana in the Interest of N.P.
The Court of Appeal of Louisiana’s Second Circuit heard an appeal regarding the permanent guardianship of a child with severe injuries and the associated restriction of biological parents' visitation. The court reversed and affirmed in part the lower court's decision and rendered judgment on the custody and placement issues.
2026-07-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In the Matter of the Estate of Vera J. Krull
Executors Kristi and James Ruzicka appealed an Iowa district court ruling that awarded them significantly reduced fees for administering their mother’s estate. The court of appeals affirmed the decision, ruling that probate courts have the discretion to award fees below the statutory maximum and are not required to grant the maximum amount requested for ordinary services.
2026-07-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Gordon v. Youker
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: For the reasons explained herein, the court rules as follows. Plaintiff's Motions for Preliminary Injunction ("PI") (Doc. Nos. 7, 13, 25) are DENIED. Plaintiff's "Emergency Motion for Ex Parte TRO & Preliminary Injunction" (Doc. No. 20) and Motion to Enforce RLUIPA (Doc. No. 29) are DENIED. Defendant's Motion to Stay (Doc. No. 45) is GRANTED. This case will be STAYED pending the resolution of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. 43). Plaintiff's four Motions to Join Complaints and Consolidate (Doc. Nos. 9, 24, 29, 33), Motion for Sanctions (Doc. No. 36), and Motion for Class Action Certification and Class Definition (Doc. No. 12) remain pending and will be addressed by the Magistrate Judge by way of a Report & Recommendation, if appropriate, along with or after Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. 43). Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/22/2026. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ch)
2026-07-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Kristina Eileen Codino v. Christopher John Codino
The Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s dismissal of a petition seeking to enforce and modify a Virginia divorce decree, finding the lower court failed to correctly apply the statutory factors for an inconvenient forum. The appellate court also overturned the award of attorney fees to the father and remanded the case for further proceedings.
2026-07-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State v. Blanton
Edward C. Blanton, Jr. appeals his jury convictions for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute (fentanyl) and possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), arguing that the evidence was insufficient to support the convictions. The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment.
2026-07-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Harleman v. St. Clair County et al
ORDER granting 58 motion for summary judgment. Signed on 7/21/2026 by District Judge Roseann A Ketchmark. (JBB)
2026-07-21 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Avila Perdomo v. Unknown Party et al
OPINION ; signed by Judge Robert J. Jonker (elam)
2026-07-21 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Davis v. Nagle et al
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 5 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; dismissing 1 Complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction; directing the Clerk to close this case. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 7/21/2026. (c/m 7/21/26 ols, Deputy Clerk)
2026-07-21 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Estate of Robert R. Young
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a probate court’s ruling that a handwritten document created by Robert R. Young Sr. the day before his death was not a valid holographic will because he lacked testamentary intent. The court sustained the lower court’s use of extrinsic evidence to show that Young Sr. intended the note simply to be taken to his attorney for a "permanent will" rather than as a legal instrument. Consequently, the appeals court determined that the competent evidence supported the denial of the handwritten note's probate in favor of the 2000 will.
2026-07-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
TOLE v. SANCHEZ et al
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REMAND AND DISMISSING CLAIMS AGAINST DEFENDANT HUSE CULINARY, INC. - This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion to Remand for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed by Plaintiff Perry Tole (Filing No. 13). The Court finds that Fox has met its burden of showing there is no reasonable possibility of recovery against Defendant Huse Culinary, Inc. The Court finds that Huse was fraudulently joined, so the claims against Huse are dismissed without prejudice. The Court DENIES Tole's Motion to Remand (Filing No. 13) and his request for fees. Tole's claims in the Amended Complaint against Sanchez and Fox shall proceed. The Clerk is directed to terminate Huse Culinary, Inc., from this action. Signed by District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 7/21/2026. (See Order.) (BAA)
2026-07-21 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State v. Steven F. Zastrow
Steven Zastrow appeals a circuit court order denying his motion for additional sentence credit regarding the time he spent in custody serving revocation sentences in forgery cases, arguing that because the Division of Hearings and Appeals later vacated the revocation, his custody was solely connected to the current sentencing. The Court of Appeals holds that he is not entitled to the credit because, under controlling precedent, a revocation sentence severs the factual connection with the other case. The court affirms the circuit court's order denying the motion.
2026-07-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Dontae Lashawn Drumgold v. Commonwealth of Virginia
Drumgold appealed his convictions for first-degree murder and firearm use, contesting the admission of third-party guilt evidence and the seizure of journals, among other issues. The Court of Appeals ruled that the journals were lawfully obtained and that Drumgold failed to preserve objections regarding fraternity evidence, while concluding the circumstantial proof was sufficient to support the verdict. Accordingly, the court affirmed the circuit court's judgment.
2026-07-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Webb et al v. 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. et al
-DCP, 3:26-cv-00044-TAV-DCP(CRV)MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Plaintiffs Motion to Amend Complaint [Doc. 18] and Supplemental Motion in Support of Motion to Amend Complaint, or, Alternatively, Motion for Voluntary Dismissal [Doc. 26] are DENIED. As a result, the stay in this case is hereby LIFTED. The parties are ORDERED to jointly file a proposed amended scheduling order within ten (10) days of the entry of this order. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 7/21/2026. Associated Cases: 3:25-cv-00229-TAV
2026-07-21 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
State of Tennessee v. Roddarrius Eugene Jenkins
Roddarrius Jenkins was convicted of first-degree felony murder, especially aggravated robbery, and felon in possession of a firearm for a fatal shooting and robbery. The appeals court affirmed the trial court’s judgments, rejecting the defendant’s numerous claims regarding equal protection, pretrial statements, and evidentiary rulings.
2026-07-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Tennessee v. Charles Raymond Locke, Jr.
A Knox County jury convicted Charles Raymond Locke, Jr. of second-degree murder and sentenced him to twenty-five years in prison. Locke appeals, asserting that the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress his statement to police and by imposing what he claims was an excessive sentence. After a thorough review of the record, the court affirms the trial court's judgment.
2026-07-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
///MEMORANDUM ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. For the reasons stated within, Mbiya's petition for a writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED. The respondents are ordered to release Mbiya under reasonable conditions of supervision on or before July 23, 2026. The respondents shall file a status report confirming their compliance with this order within forty-eight (48) hours of Mbiya's release. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(ko)
2026-07-21 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Poff v. Wellpath Corporation et al
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 6, 16; objections to R&R due within 14 days; signed by Magistrate Judge Maarten Vermaat (sgd)
2026-07-20 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)