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Mar 26 2026
11th Cir. 6:24-cr-00211-PGB-NWH-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Nickens

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 36-month prison sentence for wire fraud, rejecting the defendant's claim that the district court abused its discretion by imposing an upward variance based on his extensive criminal history. The court held that the sentencing judge properly weighed the defendant's history of fraud and uncharged conduct alongside the seriousness of the offense and the need for public protection.

Criminal Fraud
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Mar 26 2026
10th Cir. 5:24-CR-00398-R-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MARLON DEWAYNE MARTIN

The Tenth Circuit dismissed Marlon DeWayne Martin's appeal of his child sex trafficking sentence because he signed a plea agreement containing an enforceable waiver of appellate rights. The court found the waiver covered the specific claim raised and that enforcing it would not result in a miscarriage of justice.

Constitutional Sixth Amendment - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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Mar 26 2026
6th Cir. 25-5675 Published

BLC LEXINGTON SNF, LLC; BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, INC.; BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.; AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION v. BONNIE TOWNSEND, Executrix of the Estate of L...: BLC LEXINGTON SNF, LLC; BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, INC.; BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.; AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION v. BONNIE TOWNSEND, Executrix of the Estate of L…

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court order compelling arbitration and confirming an arbitration award in a nursing home death dispute. The court held that the estate's executor validly signed the arbitration agreement under Kentucky law and that the arbitrator did not exceed his powers.

Antitrust (Civil) Civil
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Mar 26 2026
10th Cir. 1:25-CV-02246-LTB-RTG Panel Decision

Devon Bickham v. Red Dot Storage; Fortegra, Life of the South; Clarksville Police Department; Montgomery County Sheriff's Department: Devon Bickham v. Red Dot Storage; Fortegra, Life of the South; Clarksville Police Department; Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed this appeal due to a failure to prosecute. The court issued an order stating that the dismissal stands as the mandate of the court.

Admiralty / Maritime Civil
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Mar 26 2026
10th Cir. 5:25-CV-00767-D Panel Decision

In re ALVIN PARKER

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Alvin Parker. The court found the petition moot after the petitioner withdrew his underlying motion for relief.

Civil Mootness Other Civil
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