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SCOTUS News: Justices uphold gun rights of marijuana users
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that prosecuting a marijuana user under 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(3) violates the Second Amendment rights to possess firearms.
US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing suits against gun industry
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal challenging New York's law allowing lawsuits against the gun industry for unsafe sales practices.
SCOTUS News: Justices revive PI claim omitted from plaintiff’s bankruptcy
A federal appeals court improperly narrowed the scope of its inquiry on the question of “inadvertent mistake” in deciding that the doctrine of judicial estoppel applied to bar a personal […]
Prisons – Former federal inmate’s Bivens’ action is dismissed
The 4th Circuit affirmed dismissal of Mandriez Spivey’s bivens claims against federal prison employees for inadequate medical care and excessive force.
Tort – Husband’s suit against wife’s attorney is dismissed
The western district of Virginia dismissed federal claims in husband Mohammed Azimi’s suit against wife’s attorney Palma Pustilnik in a child custody dispute.
Bankruptcy – Arbitration of bankruptcy-related claims is denied
The 4th Circuit affirmed denial of arbitration for claims against Goldman Sachs alleging violation of the automatic stay under the Bankruptcy Code.
Supreme Court finds internet service providers not liable for users’ pirated music
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that internet service providers like Cox Communications are not liable for users’ illegal music downloads unless they induce infringement.
Supreme Court wades into US-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake
The US Supreme Court will hear cases on the Helms-Burton Act, addressing compensation claims for confiscated property in Cuba involving ExxonMobil and cruise lines.
Civil Procedure – Post-filing change in citizenship cannot cure defect in diversity
The EDVA court ruled that a post-filing change in citizenship cannot cure a lack of diversity jurisdiction in American Conservative Union v. American Conservative Union Foundation.
Justices wary of Trump bid to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
The U.S. Supreme Court signaled reluctance to let President Trump remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, suggesting a narrow, procedural ruling.
US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
Supreme Court justices question President Trump’s effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing risks to central bank independence.
US Supreme Court does not issue ruling in Trump tariffs case
The Supreme Court will not rule Friday on challenges to President Trump’s global tariffs imposed under emergency powers.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Workers’ Compensation – Struck in face by forklift, woman suffers brain injury
- Negligence and Tort – Group home resident falls, sustaining femur fracture
- Medical Malpractice – Nursing facility patient dies after fracturing ankle in fall
- Medical Malpractice- Patient has bladder injury during colostomy reversal
- Premises Liability- Apartment guest burned by gas grill spewing fire
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Physician sustained hand injuries in crash
- Premises Liability- Dog bite injury nets settlement
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Woman suffers injuries after T-bone collision
- Negligence and Tort -Hit by hockey puck, camper sustains TBI
- Medical Malpractice – Patient suffers stroke from ruptured aneurysm
- Premises Liability- Man suffers paralysis after bench tipped back
Opinion Digests
- Insurance – Two carriers disagree over duty-to-defend responsibility
- Criminal – Inmate denied certificate of appealability on § 2254 petition
- Tort – Defamation suit reinstated against employer
- Criminal – Clothed grab-and-shake of genital area wasn’t obscene sexual display
- Criminal – Witness describe how defendant shot victim
- Wills and trusts – Trial court violated administrator’s due process rights
- Criminal – Evidence supported joint possession of firearm jury instruction
- Criminal – Ample evidence supports murder conviction
- Negligence – Suit alleges business negligently designed and maintained premises
- Prisons – Inmate’s petitions for sentence reduction rejected
- Criminal – Man convicted of sexual battery of 12-year-old stepdaughter
- Freedom of information – FOIA suit remanded following developments on appeal
