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- [New York Times seeks to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/16/new-york-times-block-subpoenas-reporters-air-force-one/) (2026-07-16): The New York Times filed a motion to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting in Manhattan federal court, citing press freedom concerns.
- [He was sworn in as U.S. attorney at 7:40 a.m. Trump fired him within an hour.](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/16/trump-fires-new-us-attorney-western-district-washington/) (2026-07-16): President Trump swiftly fired the newly sworn-in U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, adding to the growing list of top federal prosecutors he has removed since the start of his second term.
- [8th Circuit affirms denial of preliminary injunction against SB 751](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/16/8th-circuit-upholds-missouri-340b-drug-law-sb751/) (2026-07-16): The 8th Circuit upheld Missouri's 340B drug law, rejecting Novartis' Commerce Clause and federal preemption challenges to SB 751.
- [Criminal Law-Rape-Sufficiency of Evidence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-rape-sufficiency-of-evidence-2/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed his rape conviction, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence proving that he did not have the
- [Criminal Law-Child Molestation-Disqualification of Sentencing Judge](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-child-molestation-disqualification-of-sentencing-judge/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed on his conviction for child molestation and other offenses during a
- [Criminal Law-Murder-Post-Conviction Relief](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-murder-post-conviction-relief-3/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the denial of her motion for post-conviction relief filed after her bench trial conviction for the
- [Real Property-Oil and Gas Leases-Surface Damage-Attorneys Fees](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/real-property-oil-and-gas-leases-surface-damage-attorneys-fees/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the district court s award of attorneys fees to plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were landowners on whose land
- [Immigration-Cancellation of Removal-Denial-Moral Character](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/immigration-cancellation-of-removal-denial-moral-character/) (2026-07-15): Petitioner sought review of the BIA s order dismissing his appeal of an immigration judge s decision denying
- [Immigration-Asylum-Withholding of Removal-Convention Against Torture](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/immigration-asylum-withholding-of-removal-convention-against-torture-7/) (2026-07-15): Petitioner sought review of the denial of her application for asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the
- [Environmental-Destruction of Trees on Government Land-Demand for Reimbursement-Settlement Agreement](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/environmental-destruction-of-trees-on-government-land-demand-for-reimbursement-settlement-agreement/) (2026-07-15): Plaintiff appealed the district court s judgment affirming the government s decision to revoke his shoreline use
- [Employer-Employee-Union Pension Funds-Employer Contributions-Exclusion of Expert Testimony](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/employer-employee-union-pension-funds-employer-contributions-exclusion-of-expert-testimony/) (2026-07-15): Plaintiffs appealed the adverse judgment in their action alleging that defendant violated ERISA and the LMRA by failing
- [Employer-Employee-Discrimination-Summary Judgment-Adverse Judgment](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/employer-employee-discrimination-summary-judgment-adverse-judgment-4/) (2026-07-15): Plaintiff appealed the adverse summary judgment in her employment discrimination case. Where the record supported the
- [Criminal Law-Wire Fraud-Appeal Waiver-Reasonableness of Sentence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-wire-fraud-appeal-waiver-reasonableness-of-sentence/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed his conviction and sentence issued following his guilty plea to wire fraud pursuant to a plea
- [Criminal Law-Unlawful Drug User in Possession of Firearm-Traffic Stop-Motion to Suppress](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-unlawful-drug-user-in-possession-of-firearm-traffic-stop-motion-to-suppress/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion to suppress drug-related items and a firearm recovered in a search during a
- [Criminal Law-Unlawful Drug User in Possession of Firearm-Motion to Dismiss-Constitutional Challenge](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-unlawful-drug-user-in-possession-of-firearm-motion-to-dismiss-constitutional-challenge/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion to dismiss his indictment for being an unlawful drug user in possession of
- [Criminal Law-Drug Offense-Appeal Waiver-Below-Guidelines Sentence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-offense-appeal-waiver-below-guidelines-sentence/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the below-Guidelines sentence imposed following his guilty plea to drug offense pursuant to a plea
- [Criminal Law-Drug Distribution-Within-Guidelines Sentence-Presumption of Reasonableness](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-distribution-within-guidelines-sentence-presumption-of-reasonableness/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to drug distribution. The district court sentenced
- [Criminal Law-Drug Distribution-Above-Guidelines Sentence-Sentencing Enhancement](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-distribution-above-guidelines-sentence-sentencing-enhancement/) (2026-07-15): Defendants appealed the sentences imposed following their convictions for drug distribution offenses. Defendant
- [Criminal Law-Drug Conspiracy-Supervised Release-Violation of Conditions](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-conspiracy-supervised-release-violation-of-conditions/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the revocation of his supervised release. The President granted defendant clemency from his
- [Criminal Law-Drug Conspiracy-Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea-Appeal Waiver](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-conspiracy-motion-to-withdraw-guilty-plea-appeal-waiver/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea to drug conspiracy pursuant to a plea agreement
- [Criminal Law-Drug Conspiracy-Mandatory Minimum Sentence-Eighth Amendment Challenge](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-conspiracy-mandatory-minimum-sentence-eighth-amendment-challenge/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to a drug conspiracy. Defendant was subject to a
- [Criminal Law-Drug and Immigration Offenses-Appeal Waiver-Reasonableness of Sentence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-and-immigration-offenses-appeal-waiver-reasonableness-of-sentence/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to drug and immigration offenses pursuant to a plea
- [Criminal Law-Drug and Firearm Offenses-Validity of Plea Agreement-Calculation of Sentence and Time Served](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-and-firearm-offenses-validity-of-plea-agreement-calculation-of-sentence-and-time-served/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed by the district court following his guilty plea to drug and firearm offenses,
- [Criminal Law-Drug and Firearm Offenses-Motion to Suppress-Traffic Stop](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-and-firearm-offenses-motion-to-suppress-traffic-stop/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed his guilty plea conviction for drug and firearm offenses, challenging the denial of his motion to
- [Criminal Law-Drug and Firearm Offenses-Law Enforcement Testimony-General Information About Drug Trade](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-and-firearm-offenses-law-enforcement-testimony-general-information-about-drug-trade/) (2026-07-15): Defendant appealed his conviction for drug and firearm offenses, arguing that the district court erred in allowing a
- [Criminal Law-Drug and Firearm Offenses-Admission of Evidence-Severance](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-drug-and-firearm-offenses-admission-of-evidence-severance/) (2026-07-15): Defendants appealed their convictions and sentences for drug and firearm offenses, challenging the district court s
- [Criminal Law-Compassionate Release-Non-Retroactive Changes to Sentencing Law-New Policy Decision](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-compassionate-release-non-retroactive-changes-to-sentencing-law-new-policy-decision/) (2026-07-15): Defendants appealed the district court s decision denying their motions for compassionate release. In November 2023,
- [Criminal Law-2241 Petition-First Step Act Credits-Eligibility](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/criminal-law-%c2%a72241-petition-first-step-act-credits-eligibility/) (2026-07-15): Petitioner appealed the denial of his 2241 petition arguing that the BOP erroneously deemed him ineligible to earn
- [Consumer Law-FDCPA-Dismissal-Motion to Supplement Record](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/consumer-law-fdcpa-dismissal-motion-to-supplement-record/) (2026-07-15): Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of her FDCPA complaint. Where the record supported dismissal, the court affirmed the
- [Administrative-Tribally Controlled Schools Act-Funding of Tribal Schools-Reimbursement of Disallowed Costs](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/administrative-tribally-controlled-schools-act-funding-of-tribal-schools-reimbursement-of-disallowed-costs/) (2026-07-15): Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of its complaint challenging the government s decision to recover disallowed costs by
- [Blanche says he's not a 'yes man' as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/blanche-defends-trump-loyalty-weaponization-fund-senate/) (2026-07-15): Todd Blanche, Trump s attorney general nominee, defended his role and the controversial weaponization fund during a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
- [CVS settles with FTC, agrees to count TrumpRx drug purchases towards insurance](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/cvs-settles-ftc-trumprx-drug-purchases-insurance-deductibles/) (2026-07-15): CVS Health's Caremark has finalized a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in which it agreed to curb use of after-market discounts known as rebates and count consumers' TrumpRx purchases toward their deductibles, an FTC spokesperson said.
- [Commentary: A useful patent management government notice](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/uspto-pre-docketing-notice-pilot-program-patent-management/) (2026-07-15): The USPTO's pre-docketing notice pilot program alerts patent attorneys before examiner review, enabling early quality checks and strategic patent portfolio decisions.
- [New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/15/new-dedicated-coverage-of-tech-challenges-facing-law-firms-and-legal-departments/) (2026-07-15): We re launching dedicated legal technology coverage in the brand you already trust, focused entirely on the practical technology issues and decisions facing law firms and legal departments.
- [Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/14/meta-ai-targeted-workers-medical-conditions-california-layoffs/) (2026-07-14): Meta faces a federal lawsuit claiming its AI systems disproportionately targeted employees with disabilities or medical leave during layoffs.
- [Supreme Court justices seek security funds in rare congressional appearance](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/14/supreme-court-justices-congress-security-funding-threats/) (2026-07-14): Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on Tuesday, a rare appearance that comes amid escalating threats and rhetoric against judges.
- [Parity Act claim against insurer for childs treatment survives motion to dismiss](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/14/missouri-mental-health-parity-act-anthem-lawsuit/) (2026-07-14): A Missouri federal judge allowed a Mental Health Parity Act claim against Anthem to proceed over denied coverage for outdoor behavioral health treatment.
- [Commentary: When is a PIP an adverse employment action?](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/14/1st-circuit-pip-adverse-employment-action-muldrow/) (2026-07-14): An evaluation of whether placement on a PIP may constitute an adverse employment action for purposes of proving a discrimination case is highly fact-specific and may differ by jurisdiction.
- [ABA opinion addresses client restrictions in engagement letters](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/14/aba-opinion-client-engagement-letter-withdrawal-rules/) (2026-07-14): ABA Formal Opinion 523 explains ethical client engagement letter provisions, attorney withdrawal rules, confidentiality, AI, social media and privilege.
- [Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/13/gemini-legal-launches-draftengine-for-civil-litigation-forms/) (2026-07-13): Gemini Legal introduces DraftEngine, a platform to streamline civil litigation forms with over 5,000 updated California court forms.
- [Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/13/lawyers-continue-to-grapple-with-ai-ethical-issues/) (2026-07-13): Lawyers continue to navigate ethical issues around generative AI use, guided by existing ABA Model Rules and evolving state regulations.
- [Hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism revived](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/13/2nd-circuit-revives-tylenol-autism-lawsuits-new-york/) (2026-07-13): A federal appeals court revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue over the painkiller's alleged link to autism.
- [Judge voids Trump's settlement with IRS, refers lawyers for discipline](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/13/judge-voids-trump-irs-settlement-refers-lawyers-discipline/) (2026-07-13): U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams voided President Trump's settlement with the IRS, citing lack of adversity and referred lawyers for ethics review.
- [Are AI prompts privileged? Time will tell](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/13/are-ai-prompts-privileged-time-will-tell/) (2026-07-13): New York Supreme Court Justice Rhonda E. Fischer ruled that AI prompts used by a pro se defendant may be protected as privileged work product.
- [U.S. District Court allows plaintiffs to amend complaint alleging fraud](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/13/missouri-fraud-complaint-amended-real-estate-case/) (2026-07-13): A Missouri federal judge allowed investors to amend a fraud complaint over a stalled real estate development while staying claims against bankrupt defendants.
- [Jackson County - Proposed Amendments to the Constitution](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/10/jackson-county-proposed-amendments-to-the-constitution/) (2026-07-10): St. Louis City Tax Suit 243
- [Trumps go-to attorneys take unusual steps for a sitting president](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/10/trumps-personal-lawyers-unusual-steps-irs-settlement-controversy/) (2026-07-10): Trump s personal lawyers have taken unusual legal steps including suing journalists and settling an IRS lawsuit with a $1.8 billion fund proposal.
- [Scratch ticket win sends divorce to R.I. high court](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/10/rhode-island-divorce-lottery-winnings-marital-property/) (2026-07-10): The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled a $4 million lottery ticket was not marital property in what started as an uncontested divorce, upholding a divorce judgment against a challenge.
- [Commentary: Sarah Connor had the Right Idea.](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/10/commentary-ai-legal-services-future-law-missouri/) (2026-07-10): Spencer Farris reflects on AI legal services operating in Missouri, exploring their impact on traditional law practice and client trust.
- [AAA Insurance faces $21.5M bad faith verdict in Clay County](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/10/aaa-insurance-bad-faith-verdict-clay-county/) (2026-07-10): A Clay County jury awarded $21.5M in Audrey Allinder s bad faith suit against AAA Insurance, including $20.5M in punitive damages.
- [Legal Limelight: Meghan S. Largent champions landowners in takings cases](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/10/meghan-largent-federal-takings-landowners-rails-to-trails/) (2026-07-10): Lewis Rice attorney Meghan S. Largent discusses representing landowners in federal takings and Rails-to-Trails cases, protecting constitutional property rights.
- [Jefferson County - Proposed Amendments to the Constitution](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/10/jefferson-county-proposed-amendments-to-the-constitution/) (2026-07-10): St. Louis City Tax Suit 243
- [Real Property: Inverse Condemnation-Injunctive Relief](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/real-property-inverse-condemnation-injunctive-relief/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiffs appealed the trial court s grant of summary judgment to defendant on plaintiffs inverse condemnation claim.
- [Criminal Law: Murder-Hearsay](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-murder-hearsay/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for murder and related offenses stemming from an altercation with his then-paramour
- [Criminal Law: Kidnapping-Waiver of Counsel](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-kidnapping-waiver-of-counsel/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for kidnapping, assault, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm,
- [Criminal Law: Homicide-Suppression of Evidence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-homicide-suppression-of-evidence/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for murder, kidnapping and armed criminal action, arguing that the trial court abused
- [Criminal Law: Homicide-Correction of Testimony](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-homicide-correction-of-testimony/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping and armed criminal action. On appeal,
- [Real Property: Unjust Enrichment-Party Status](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/real-property-unjust-enrichment-party-status/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiff appealed the trial court s judgment in favor of John Miller III on his counterclaim for unjust enrichment,
- [Real Property: Breach of Lease-Unlawful Detainer](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/real-property-breach-of-lease-unlawful-detainer/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of its claims of unlawful detainer, breach of contract, trespass, waste and piercing
- [Probate: Trust Distribution-Final Judgment](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/probate-trust-distribution-final-judgment/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiff appealed the trial court s amended judgment awarding the Joint Revocable Trust of Melvin C. Soppeland $50,501
- [Domestic Relations: Grandparent Custody-Adoption](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/domestic-relations-grandparent-custody-adoption/) (2026-07-09): Minor child O.S. s grandparents appealed the trial court s judgment denying as moot their petition for custody and
- [Domestic Relations: Child Custody-Modification](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/domestic-relations-child-custody-modification-8/) (2026-07-09): Mother appealed the trial court s order modifying the parties child custody arrangement. On appeal, mother argued that
- [Domestic Relations: Child Custody-Modification](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/domestic-relations-child-custody-modification-7/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the trial court s order modifying the parties child custody arrangement and awarding sole legal and
- [Criminal Law: Statutory Rape-Judgment of Acquittal](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-statutory-rape-judgment-of-acquittal/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his convictions and sentence for statutory rape and statutory sodomy, arguing that the trial court
- [Criminal Law: Rape-Exclusion of Prior Victim Allegations](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-rape-exclusion-of-prior-victim-allegations/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his convictions for second-degree rape, arguing that the trial court erred in excluding evidence of
- [Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-post-conviction-relief-ineffective-assistance-of-counsel-100/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief alleging ineffective assistance of counsel due
- [Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief-Abandonment Inquiry](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-post-conviction-relief-abandonment-inquiry-2/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief. After defendant filed a pro se motion, the
- [Consumer Law: No Call List-Dismissal](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/consumer-law-no-call-list-dismissal/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiff appealed the trial court s dismissal of his complaint alleging that defendants violated the Missouri No Call
- [Real Property: Commercial Lease-Racial Discrimination-RICO Conspiracy](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/real-property-commercial-lease-racial-discrimination-rico-conspiracy/) (2026-07-09): Several defendants moved to dismiss plaintiffs complaint, while plaintiffs cross-moved to join additional defendants
- [Negligence: Premises Liability-Identification of Doe Defendant-Remand](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/negligence-premises-liability-identification-of-doe-defendant-remand/) (2026-07-09): Defendants moved to dismiss plaintiff s complaint, while plaintiff cross-moved to remand to state court. Plaintiff
- [Administrative: Sales Tax-Recreational Marijuana-Class Action](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/administrative-sales-tax-recreational-marijuana-class-action/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiffs moved to remand their complaint. Plaintiffs filed a putative class action under Missouri law against several
- [Trump says he will ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/trump-seek-supreme-court-rehearing-birthright-citizenship/) (2026-07-09): President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will ask the high court to rehear a case challenging his executive order curtailing birthright citizenship, a long-shot bid to reverse the court's rejection of one of his signature policies.
- [Insurance: Breach of Contract-Bad Faith-Competing Claims](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/insurance-breach-of-contract-bad-faith-competing-claims/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiffs moved to remand the case back to state court, while defendants cross-motioned to partially dismiss the
- [Employer-Employee: Race Discrimination-Hostile Work Environment-Amendment](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/employer-employee-race-discrimination-hostile-work-environment-amendment/) (2026-07-09): Defendant opposed plaintiff s amendment of his complaint and moved to dismiss. Plaintiff, an employee of defendant,
- [DOJ warns state officials of prosecution risk over noncitizen voting](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/doj-warns-state-officials-prosecution-noncitizen-voting/) (2026-07-09): The U.S. Department of Justice has sent letters to all 50 U.S. states warning that election officials could face criminal charges for allowing noncitizens to remain on their lists of eligible voters.
- [Criminal Law: Manslaughter-Joinder of Charges](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-manslaughter-joinder-of-charges/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, domestic assault and armed
- [Real Property: Subdivision-Covenants and Restrictions](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/real-property-subdivision-covenants-and-restrictions/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiffs appealed the trial court s adverse judgment in their complaint seeking a declaration of the parties rights
- [Criminal Law: Drug Possession-Sufficiency of Evidence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-drug-possession-sufficiency-of-evidence-7/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for drug possession, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence. Defendant s vehicle
- [Criminal Law: Burglary-Inconsistent Verdicts](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-burglary-inconsistent-verdicts/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for second-degree burglary, arguing that the trial court erred in accepting the jury
- [Domestic Relations: Dissolution-Property Division](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/domestic-relations-dissolution-property-division-4/) (2026-07-09): Husband appealed the trial court s judgment dissolving the parties marriage, challenging the trial court s property
- [Domestic Relations: Dissolution-Extraterritorial Common Law Marriage](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/domestic-relations-dissolution-extraterritorial-common-law-marriage/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the trial court s dismissal of the petition for dissolution of a Colorado common law marriage. The
- [Domestic Relations: Dissolution-Civil Contempt](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/domestic-relations-dissolution-civil-contempt/) (2026-07-09): Husband appealed the trial court s judgment that held him in civil contempt for violating the dissolution judgment.
- [Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-post-conviction-relief-ineffective-assistance-of-counsel-99/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief which alleged that trial counsel was ineffective
- [Immigration: Cancellation of Removal-Petition for Review-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/immigration-cancellation-of-removal-petition-for-review-exhaustion-of-administrative-remedies/) (2026-07-09): Petitioner sought review of the denial of her request for cancellation of removal. An IJ ruled that petitioner was
- [Employer-Employee: OSHA Citations-Collection Proceedings-Timeliness](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/employer-employee-osha-citations-collection-proceedings-timeliness/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the denial of its motion to dismiss the government s collection efforts to recover fines imposed
- [Employer-Employee: Employee Action-Dismissal-Denial of Leave to Amend](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/employer-employee-employee-action-dismissal-denial-of-leave-to-amend/) (2026-07-09): Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of his employment-related action. Where the record supported dismissal, the court
- [Employer-Employee: Breach of Duty of Loyalty-Misappropriation of Trade Secrets-Discovery Rulings](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/employer-employee-breach-of-duty-of-loyalty-misappropriation-of-trade-secrets-discovery-rulings/) (2026-07-09): The parties cross-appealed from the district court s grant of summary judgment to defendants on most of the claims.
- [Criminal Law: Sentence Reduction-Retroactive Guidelines Amendment-Weighting of Record](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-sentence-reduction-retroactive-guidelines-amendment-weighting-of-record/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion for a sentence reduction for his conviction for second-degree murder, which
- [Criminal Law: Revocation of Supervised Release-Within-Guidelines Sentence-Substantive Reasonableness of Sentence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-revocation-of-supervised-release-within-guidelines-sentence-substantive-reasonableness-of-sentence-4/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the within-Guidelines sentence imposed following the revocation of his supervised release,
- [Criminal Law: Possession with Intent to Distribute-Safety Valve Relief-Eligibility](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-possession-with-intent-to-distribute-safety-valve-relief-eligibility/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute, arguing that
- [Criminal Law: Kidnapping-Prior Bad Acts Evidence-Confrontation Clause Violation](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-kidnapping-prior-bad-acts-evidence-confrontation-clause-violation/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for kidnapping and assault resulting in serious injury. Defendant argued that the
- [Criminal Law: Habeas Petition-Homicide-Miranda Violation](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-habeas-petition-homicide-miranda-violation/) (2026-07-09): Petitioner appealed the denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. Petitioner was convicted in a Minnesota
- [Criminal Law: Felon in Possession of Firearm-State Court Sentence-Sentencing Guidelines](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-felon-in-possession-of-firearm-state-court-sentence-sentencing-guidelines/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm and
- [Criminal Law: Felon in Possession of Firearm-Calculation of Guidelines Range-Crime of Violence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-felon-in-possession-of-firearm-calculation-of-guidelines-range-crime-of-violence-3/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm, arguing
- [Criminal Law: Drug and Firearm Offenses-Motion to Suppress-Search of Residence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-drug-and-firearm-offenses-motion-to-suppress-search-of-residence/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed his conviction for drug and firearm offenses, challenging the district court s denial of his motion
- [Criminal Law: Drug and Firearm Offenses-Appeal Waiver-Guidelines Enhancement](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-drug-and-firearm-offenses-appeal-waiver-guidelines-enhancement/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to drug and firearm offenses pursuant to a plea
- [Criminal Law: Distribution of Child Pornography-Supervised Release-Early Termination](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-distribution-of-child-pornography-supervised-release-early-termination/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion for early termination of his lifetime term of supervised release imposed as
- [Criminal Law: Compassionate Release-Health Issues-Aggravating Factors](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-compassionate-release-health-issues-aggravating-factors/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the denial of his motion for a compassionate release. Defendant alleged that he suffered from
- [Criminal Law: Child Pornography-Guidelines Range-Calculation Error](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-child-pornography-guidelines-range-calculation-error/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed by the district court following his guilty plea to production and distribution
- [Criminal Law: Attempted Kidnapping-Appeal Waiver-Substantive Reasonableness of Sentence](https://molawyersmedia.com/2026/07/09/criminal-law-attempted-kidnapping-appeal-waiver-substantive-reasonableness-of-sentence/) (2026-07-09): Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to attempted kidnapping, robbery and a firearm

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