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Arkansas Supreme Court upholds life sentences for Mott

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed Willie Leon Mott, Jr.'s life sentences for murder and attempted murder, rejecting his appeal on evidence sufficiency.

Arkansas Supreme Court affirms life sentence for Rhodes

The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld James Rhodes Jr.'s life sentence for capital murder, rejecting claims of illegal sentencing based on age.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds life sentence for Cooper

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirms James Cooper's life sentence for capital murder, rejecting claims of illegal sentencing based on brain development.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds life sentence for Freeman

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirms David Freeman's life sentence without parole for capital murder, rejecting claims of neurological differences.

Arkansas Supreme Court addresses attorney misconduct in appeal

The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered an attorney to explain her failure to file a brief in a murder case appeal, raising concerns about legal representation.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds life sentence for Nowell

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed Joe Bernard Nowell Jr.'s life sentence for capital murder, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds rape conviction of Billy Nelson

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirms the conviction of Billy Nelson for rape, rejecting claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in his appeal.

Oregon Supreme Court Rules on Water Rights Discovery Case

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled on the Sprague River Cattle Co. case, clarifying the limits of discovery in civil litigation involving public records.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds life sentence for Cooper

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirms James Cooper's life sentence for capital murder, rejecting claims of illegal sentencing based on neurological data.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds life sentences for Mott

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed life sentences for Willie Leon Mott, Jr., convicted of murdering Teangela Tate and her infant son.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds conviction of Joe Nowell Jr.

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed Joe Nowell Jr.'s life sentence for capital murder, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel and procedural errors.

Court allows mother to proceed anonymously in disability case

A D.C. court grants Jane Doe's request to proceed anonymously in a lawsuit against the District of Columbia regarding her child's education.

Mississippi Supreme Court rules on tax assessment dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court affirms a ruling in a tax assessment case involving ACC OP and Lafayette County, impacting local tax procedures.

Court Rules on Changes to Sponsor-Vetting for Minors

A court ruling affects how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services vets sponsors for unaccompanied minors, impacting many children.

Court revives First Amendment claims in Fambrough case

The Sixth Circuit Court revives First Amendment retaliation claims against East Cleveland officials, impacting free speech rights.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Affects Nursing Home Reimbursements

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on nursing home reimbursement rates, impacting facilities and their funding from the Department of Human Services.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules on inmate's appeal case

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirms a lower court's decision denying injunctive relief to inmate Theodore Martin in a recent ruling.

Arkansas Supreme Court Questions Citation in Estate Case

The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered Andrew Simpson to clarify a nonexistent case citation in his appeal regarding his father's estate.

Wyoming Supreme Court upholds party affiliation deadline

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of a 96-day party affiliation deadline before primary elections, impacting voters' rights.

Arkansas Supreme Court rules on compensation for special justice

The Arkansas Supreme Court addresses compensation for special justice Cory Cox, highlighting gaps in state law regarding judicial appointments.

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