ca9 Court Opinions

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United States v. Myers

2026-03-27

In United States v. Myers, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the appeal of Mr. Myers, who was convicted of various federal crimes. The core of his appeal revolved around challenges to the s...

Sweet v. McMahon

2026-03-25

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a dispute concerning the constitutionality of California's "three strikes" law, specifically as applied to individuals with prior convictions for non-viole...

State of Alaska v. National Marine Fisheries Service

2026-03-25

This case concerns a dispute over the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) decision to approve a revised management plan for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands crab fisheries. The State of Alas...

United States v. Chavez-Echeverria

2026-03-25

This case involved Mr. Chavez-Echeverria, who was convicted of illegally re-entering the United States after being deported. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the prior deportation order, which...

United States v. Depape

2026-03-25

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a district court's decision to suppress evidence obtained from David DePape's electronic devices. DePape was arrested for the attempted murder of Paul Pelos...

United States v. Ferrari

2026-03-23

In United States v. Ferrari, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the appeal of Mr. Ferrari, who was convicted of drug trafficking offenses. Ferrari argued that the district court erred in den...

Woolard v. Thurmond

2026-03-23

This case, Woolard v. Thurmond, involved a dispute over the ownership of a valuable antique car. The plaintiff, Woolard, claimed that the defendant, Thurmond, had breached an oral contract to sell him...

Navarrete v. Bondi

2026-03-23

This case involves Mr. Navarrete, a former employee of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), who sued his former employer and several individuals, including Attorney Gene...

Sandler v. Modernizing Medicine, Inc.

2026-03-19

National Tps Alliance v. Noem

2026-03-18

The National TPS Alliance (Alliance), a group of independent tire dealers, challenged South Dakota's "Motor Vehicle Repair Act" (Act), specifically provisions that they argued allowed manufacturers to...

Powley v. Bisignano

2026-03-18

This case involves a dispute between Powley and Bisignano regarding a property transaction. Powley sued Bisignano, alleging various claims related to the sale of real estate. The lower court initially...

United States v. Ryno

2026-03-18

In United States v. Ryno, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a case where the defendant, Ryno, was convicted of various charges related to drug trafficking and firearms. The primary issues o...

Adventist Health System of West v. Abbvie Inc.

2026-03-17

This case involves a dispute between Adventist Health System of West (Adventist) and Abbvie Inc. (Abbvie) regarding a contract for the purchase of Humira, a prescription drug. Adventist alleged that A...

United States v. Torres-Gonzalez

2026-03-16

This case involved Mr. Torres-Gonzalez, who was convicted of illegally re-entering the United States after being deported. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the prior deportation order, which w...

Cox v. Gritman Medical Center

2026-03-16

This case involves Dr. Robert Cox, a physician, who sued Gritman Medical Center and several individuals alleging various claims after his medical staff privileges were revoked. Dr. Cox initially had h...

San Carlos Apache Tribe v. United States Forest Service

2026-03-13

This case involves a dispute between the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the United States Forest Service regarding the proposed expansion of the Arizona Snowbowl ski area on the San Francisco Peaks. The ...

Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana v. Knudsen

2026-03-13

This case involves a dispute between the Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana (ISCSOM), an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The ISCSOM sought to r...

Hector Cervantes-Torres v. United States

2026-03-13

This case involves Hector Cervantes-Torres, who was convicted of illegal reentry after deportation. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the prior deportation order was invalid because he was not ...

Olympus Spa v. Armstrong

2026-03-12

This case, Olympus Spa v. Armstrong, involved a dispute over a contract. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the lower court's decision. The core issue revolved around the interpretation and e...

Netchoice, LLC v. Bonta

2026-03-12

This case, Netchoice, LLC v. Bonta, was heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and involved a challenge to California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AADC). The AADC is a law designed to prote...