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USA v. Davis
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER - Defendants Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 14) is DENIED. Defendants Motion to Suppress the Ada County Sheriffs Office Complaint (Dkt. 15) is DENIED. Defendants Motion to Suppress the firearm (Dkt. 16) is DENIED.(Notice sent to USP & USM). Signed by US Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (lm)
2026-05-29 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Jerome J. Babiak
The Wisconsin Supreme Court revoked the law license of Jerome J. Babiak after determining that his conviction for two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault warranted revocation rather than the four-year suspension recommended by a referee. The court held that this misconduct reflected improperly on his fitness and violated the attorney's oath prohibiting offensive personality. The license was ordered revoked effective January 26, 2024, and Babiak was ordered to pay the full costs of the proceeding.
2026-05-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of West Virginia ex rel. State of West Virginia v. The Honorable Debra McLaughlin, Judge of the Circuit Court of Berkeley County, West Virginia, and Aaron Curtis Lewis
The State of West Virginia sought a writ of prohibition to prevent a circuit court from enforcing a suppression order for evidence seized under a warrant the court found overbroad and lacking probable cause. The Supreme Court denied the writ, concluding that the lower court did not violate judicial authority or commit clear error. Therefore, the petition was rejected.
2026-05-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Ronald J. Hopkins, II, Rachel L. Abrams Hopkins, Sarah A. Abrams, and Langhorne Abrams v. Mary C. Sutphin
The Supreme Court of Appeals vacated a decision regarding a dispute over shares in the Lewis Chevrolet Company, holding that the Intermediate Court of Appeals lacked jurisdiction to hear appeals of claims that had been dismissed. Regarding claims specifically against Ronald Hopkins, however, the Court found the appeal was valid under a finality standard and affirmed the reinstatement of the civil conspiracy claim.
2026-05-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Slaughter v. Alleman
This case involves a divorce settlement in which the decree awarded a marital home to the ex-husband upon payment of money to the ex-wife, but the husband died before the payment was due and she refused to sign the quitclaim deed. The Utah Court of Appeals vacated the district court’s summary judgment ruling that awarded the residence to the ex-wife, finding the lower court erred in that determination. The appellate court further vacated the award of attorney fees to the ex-wife, noting that the opinion does not determine who retains legal ownership of the property.
2026-05-29 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. JORDAN
ORDER denying 40 Motion to Suppress as to NYDARIAN JORDAN (1). (SEE ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS.) Signed by District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 05/28/2026.(MRI)
2026-05-28 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In Re Carl Edwin Osborne, Jr. Living Trust -Concur in Part/Dissent in Part
This appeal concerns a dispute regarding the interpretation of the Carl Edwin Osborne, Jr. Living Trust. A dissenting judge agrees with the majority that the wife waived an objection to the exclusion of the trust drafter Anthony Bradley, but disagrees with the ruling that the wife, as trustee, could not alter the remainder interests granted to other beneficiaries.
2026-05-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
J. Spallone v. PSP
Jordan and Lauren Spallone, a married couple and Pennsylvania State Police employees, sued the PSP for money damages under the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law alleging retaliation for reporting misconduct. The trial court sustained the PSP’s preliminary objections based on subject matter jurisdiction and ordered the cases transferred to the Commonwealth Court. This excerpt does not state the Commonwealth Court's ultimate decision regarding whether the plaintiffs' claims may be brought in trial-level courts.
2026-05-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Murphy v. O'Reilly Auto. Stores, Inc.
This case dealt with whether a personal representative appointed under the Wrongful Death Act possesses subpoena power before filing the actual wrongful death claim. The Supreme Court held that a WDA appointment order is final and considered a purely ministerial act, meaning the appointment proceeding is not a pending case and does not grant subpoena power. The Court remanded the case to the district court to apply these holdings.
2026-05-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Dombrowsky and Beaumont
This case concerns the interpretation of the Beaumont Family Trust, specifically the ambiguous term “joint lives.” The appellate court reversed the trial court’s judgment removing the appellant as a trustee and awarding attorney fees. The case was remanded for further proceedings on the meaning of the “joint lives” language.
2026-05-28 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
State of Iowa v. Cleotha Chairse
Cleotha Chairse appealed following a mistrial, challenging the denial of a speedy-trial motion and the sufficiency of evidence for an Operating While Intoxicated conviction. The court affirmed the convictions, finding that Chairse waived his speedy-trial rights by participating in the selection of trial dates beyond the ninety-day period and that good cause supported the retrial delays. Ultimately, the court concluded that substantial evidence supported the jury's verdict.
2026-05-27 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Hernandez Acosta v. Vergara et al
ORDER GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and STATUS REPORT due on or before 5/29/2026. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cc3)
2026-05-27 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Weir, N. v. University of Pittsburgh
Nicholas Weir appeals the denial of a preliminary injunction to reinstate him in a graduate program and at his place of employment, alleging wrongful termination, fraud, and constitutional violations. The Superior Court of Pennsylvania lacks jurisdiction over this particular class of appeals and has transferred the case to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
2026-05-27 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Singh v. State
The Supreme Court of Maryland held that placing an individual in a police cruiser during the investigation of a fatal accident did not transform an investigative detention into a de facto arrest, finding the detention reasonable under the totality of the circumstances. The Court also held that the State complied with the statutory two-hour time limit for breath testing by determining that "apprehension" occurred by 8:51 a.m., making the test conducted at 10:15 a.m. admissible. Accordingly, the Court affirmed the judgment of the lower court.
2026-05-26 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
In re the Marriage of Nicholas Jay Dale and Nicole Jehlicka Dale., Respondent:
The Colorado Supreme Court determined that a "restriction" of parenting time rights requires either a complete elimination of time or qualitative constraints on how it is exercised, concluding that a purely quantitative reduction constitutes a "modification." Because the district court reduced the father's parenting time by forty-five overnights without imposing supervisory or environmental constraints, the Court held the lower court properly applied the "best interests of the child" standard rather than the stricter endanger/impair standard. Consequently, the Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' judgment and remanded the case to the district court.
2026-05-26 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Avail 1 LLC v. Lemme
MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's second renewed motion for default judgment (Dkt. No. 26) is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale (Dkt. No. 26) is GRANTED. The Court will enter a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale under separate Order. Signed by Chief Judge Brenda K. Sannes on 5/26/2026. (nmk)
2026-05-26 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Darlene Sanders v. the Levari Group, LLC, Etc.
The Appellate Division concluded that the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Market Modernization Act (CREAMMA) provides a private right of action against employers who refuse to hire applicants due to positive cannabinoid metabolite tests. Following this decision, the court reversed the dismissal of the plaintiff's claims based on CREAMMA, negligence, invasion of privacy, and breach of contract, remanding the case for further proceedings, though it affirmed the trial court's dismissal of a common law claim.
2026-05-26 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Storey v. TA Operating LLC
ORDER DISMISSING CASE with prejudice. Signed by Judge Dana L Christensen on 5/22/2026. (ASG)
2026-05-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Baker et al v. St. Louis NH, LLC
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: Accordingly, the Court finds that Steele violated Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b). The Court thus imposes the following sanctions on Steele and The Steele Law Firm, as follows: a monetary sanction of $12,250, an amount the Court finds sufficient to serve the purposes of Rule 11. Rather than order Steele pay this amount to the Court, the Court orders Steele to pay this amount to the wrongful-death beneficiaries in the same proportion as they shared in the settlement, as follows: SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 5/22/26. (JAB)
2026-05-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
HOWLAND v. ELLEVET SCIENCES INC et al
mine to Exclude Evidence of Use of Prostitutes. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS)ORDER denying 63 Motion in Limine to Preclude Statements Made During Negotiations; denying 64 Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence About Other Alleged Discriminatory Conduct of Non-Parties; denying 65 Motion in Limine to Exclude References to Plaintiff's Financial Status and Resources; granting in part 66 Motion in Limine to Exclude Certain Testimony of Amanda Levine, Esq., PI; granting in part and denying in part and deferring in part 68 Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Heller; denying 69 Motion in Limine to Exclude Specific Alleged Instances of Poor Personnel Management by Plaintiff; granting in part 70 Motion in Limine to Exclude Certain Testimony of Douglas Currier, Esq.; granting 71 Motion in Li
2026-05-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Grote v. Husmann et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 24 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 5/22/2026. (ksy)
2026-05-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Wolfe v. Henderson, et al.
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER - Canyon County's Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 10) is GRANTED. IDHW's Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 11) is GRANTED. Wolfe is granted leave to file a Second Amended Complaint. If she desires, any such complaint is due within 30 days of the date of this order. Signed by Judge David C. Nye. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (hs)
2026-05-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Byrne v. Delta Airline, Inc et al
ENTRY ORDER Ordering Plaintiff to Show Cause Why the Case Should Not Be Dismissed for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction or Transferred for Lack of Venue. Show Cause response due within 30 days. Signed by Chief District Judge Christina Reiss on 5/22/2026. (law)
2026-05-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Ju v. Hurley et al
ORDER OVERRULING PLAINTIFF MAO JU'S EMERGENCY MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION (DOC. #14); THE COURT'S MAY 20, 2026, ORDER (DOC. #13) OVERRULING PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DOC. #9) REMAINS IN EFFECT. Signed by Judge Walter H. Rice on 5/22/2026. (bjr)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
2026-05-22 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In re J.C.
This case involves a disciplinary inquiry into North Carolina Superior Court Judge Sean A. Cole regarding his failure to wind down his solo law practice and continued legal work after taking the judicial oath of office. The Judicial Standards Commission has recommended that he be censured for willful misconduct and violations of the state Code of Judicial Conduct. The provided text outlines the findings of fact and the Commission's recommendation, but it does not state the ultimate decision or holding regarding the proposed censure.
2026-05-22 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Dep't v. District of Columbia Public Employee Relations Board
This case involves the appeal of a decision to uphold a 45-day suspension imposed on an off-duty Metropolitan Police Department officer who shot a civilian and was found to have acted recklessly by an arbitrator. The D.C. Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment upholding the Public Employee Relations Board’s ruling that, despite finding the officer had violated department policy and law, termination was not an appropriate penalty.
2026-05-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
USA v. Heidinger et al
ORDER by Judge Daniel L. Hovland denying 195 Motion to Vacate (2255) as to Derrick Stephen Walker (2); denying 224 Motion to Strike as to Derrick Stephen Walker (2)Civil case: 1:24-cv-064 closed. (MM) Distributed on 5/21/2026 (mf)
2026-05-21 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In re Ashton
In this disciplinary proceeding, the court assessed attorney Derek J. Ashton's conduct during a criminal defense case and found him guilty of violating Rules 3.4(c) and 8.4(a)(4) while clearing him of a Rule 3.4(b) allegation regarding witness compensation. The court upheld a 30-day suspension for Ashton—commencing 60 days after the decision—after overturning the trial panel's finding of a 60-day suspension.
2026-05-21 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Hollingsworth v. Blanche
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1; objections to R&R due within 14 days; signed by Magistrate Judge Phillip J. Green (jkw)
2026-05-20 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Melanie Corinne Ritter v. Linda Broadwell Kirby Ritter
Plaintiffs Melanie and Deborah Ritter appealed a trial court judgment that dismissed their claim to a 360-acre tract, arguing their father’s transfer of the land to their mother was an invalid, unaccepted donation. The court upheld the dismissal, finding that their mother was the sole universal legatee named in the deceased’s will and that the plaintiffs therefore had no real interest in the property to institute a suit. The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment granting the defendant’s exception of no right of action.
2026-05-20 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Elezovic v. Mullin et al
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER denying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; denying 10 Motion for TRO; finding as moot 31 Motion for Leave to Transfer; finding as moot 35 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Certificate of Appealability Denied. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/20/26 (alt)
2026-05-20 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Ju v. Hurley et al
ORDER OVERRULING PLAINTIFF MAO JU'S EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DOC. #9). The Court lacks the authority to grant the relief sought by Plaintiff. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion (Doc. #9) is OVERRULED. Signed by Judge Walter H. Rice on 5/20/2026.(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) Modified on 5/21/2026 to correct docket text (bjr)
2026-05-20 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
In re: Atkinson
Robert Atkinson Jr. appealed the sale of his deceased parents' real property to pay estate debts, but the superior court dismissed the appeal as untimely. The Court of Appeals affirmed this decision, ruling that Atkinson filed his notice of appeal eleven days after the clerk’s order, exceeding the statutory ten-day limit for appealing probate clerk decisions. Because the appeal was not timely filed, the court held that the superior court lacked jurisdiction to review the matter.
2026-05-20 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Reilly v. Pansing Hogan Ernst & Bachman
An heir and beneficiary sued her father’s attorney and his law firm regarding professional malpractice related to changes made to her father's estate documents. The appellate court reviewed whether the plaintiff had standing to bring a derivative suit and whether the attorney owed her a duty. The court affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment to the defendants.
2026-05-19 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Chrustowski v. Boos et al
MEMORANDUM ORDER: The complaints filed in the twelve cases listed in the Order are DISMISSED as frivolous, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i). The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE all the listed cases, except for the most recently initiated case, 25-cv-905-CFC. On or before June 23, 2026, in 25-cv-905-CFC, only, Plaintiff shall show cause why the proposed injunctive relief should not issue. See Order for further and complete details. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 5/19/2026. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff*** Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-00587-CFC et al. (mws)
2026-05-19 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Yelder v. Burch et al
ORDER granting 84 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Aaron Christian Peterson on 5/18/2026. (JRF, COURT STAFF)
2026-05-18 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
White et al v. Pro Transport Savannah, Inc. et al
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER- For reasons within, the Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 34) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, and all claims in this action are DISMISSED except for the Whites' negligence claim against Collier and Pro Transport. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 5/18/2026. (KNS)
2026-05-18 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
Nicholas A. Ghaphery, D.O. as Personal Representative of the Estate of Austin Nickalus Ghaphery v. Wheeling Treatment Center, LLC and John Schultz
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia reversed the Intermediate Court of Appeals' decision granting summary judgment to Wheeling Treatment Center and Dr. John Schultz, finding that the lower courts erred in determining that no healthcare provider-patient relationship existed between the decedent and the defendants. The court ordered the case remanded to the circuit court for further proceedings, concluding that the record permitted a finding of a valid professional relationship during the decedent's initial admission assessment.
2026-05-18 · via CourtListener (Free Law Project)
Gullo et al v. Williston, City of et al
ORDER by Judge Daniel M. Traynor granting 10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The Complaint is DISMISSED with prejudice. (RS)
2026-05-18 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)
JOHNSON v. EME
OPINION. Signed by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 5/18/2026. (arm)
2026-05-18 · via GovInfo (US GPO / USCOURTS)