Court dismisses lawsuit by Capitol officers over plaque
A court ruled against Capitol officers seeking a plaque honoring their service during the January 6 attack, citing lack of legal standing.
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Court rules on racial discrimination claims against teachers' union
The New York Appellate Court addressed a case involving racial discrimination claims against the Brentwood Teachers Association, impacting civil rights law.
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Mississippi court upholds dismissal of racial discrimination suit
A Mississippi court affirms the dismissal of Anthony Hudson's racial discrimination and defamation claims against Gin Creek Publishing.
New York court affirms order of protection in family dispute
The Appellate Division upholds a Family Court ruling granting a two-year order of protection for a mother against her father after menacing incidents.
New York court upholds neglect ruling against father in family case
The Appellate Division affirms a Family Court ruling of neglect against a father due to domestic violence witnessed by his children.
Court affirms ruling in case against Orlando police officer
The Florida District Court of Appeal upholds a lower court's ruling in a case involving Little Robert Robertson and the City of Orlando.
Court denies dismissal in Navy employee discrimination case
A federal court ruled that Angel Williams can proceed with her race discrimination and retaliation claims against the Navy.
Court dismisses internship program lawsuit as moot
A federal court dismissed Levi Brake's lawsuit against the FAA over an internship program, ruling it moot after his graduation.
Court rules on discrimination case against Lane Construction
A court denies summary judgment in a discrimination case involving Lane Construction and an employee alleging national origin discrimination.
Court dismisses abuse claims against Lutheran Church Synod
New York court dismisses claims against Metropolitan New York Synod regarding past abuse by pastors, impacting victims seeking accountability.
Hawaii Court Upholds Injunction Against Harassment
The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms a lower court's decision to maintain harassment injunctions against Stephen R. Kenny.
Court rules on Freedom of Information request in NYCLU case
New York court affirms decision to release records related to judicial guidance, impacting transparency in the court system.
Hawaii court affirms harassment injunction against Kenny
The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a harassment injunction against Stephen R. Kenny, affirming the lower court's decision.
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules on birth certificate amendments
The Oklahoma Supreme Court clarifies rules on amending birth certificates, impacting transgender individuals seeking to update their records.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reverses Child Welfare Ruling
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reverses a child welfare decision, impacting parental rights and due process in abuse cases.
Delaware Supreme Court remands child custody case for review
The Delaware Supreme Court remanded a child custody case for further analysis of the child's best interests after a Family Court ruling.
Court rules Alabama sex offender law unconstitutional
The Eleventh Circuit Court ruled Alabama's sex offender law unconstitutional, impacting parental rights for offenders like Bruce Henry.
Court dismisses discrimination claims against HUD official
A D.C. court dismisses Ladonna Reed-Morton's claims against HUD, citing insufficient evidence of discrimination and retaliation.
Court dismisses discrimination claims against DHS by Burgos
The court dismissed Osvaldo Burgos' discrimination claims against DHS, ruling they were time-barred and denying his motion to amend.
Court rules on Manning v. OPM discrimination claims
A federal court dismisses some claims in Manning v. OPM, allowing Title VII and Rehabilitation Act claims to proceed while rejecting others.
Court rules on Alao's discrimination claims against D.C.
The court partially dismisses Alao's claims against D.C. for discrimination and retaliation under federal laws, impacting her ongoing legal battle.
Ninth Circuit denies rehearing in Apache Tribe land case
The Ninth Circuit upheld a decision allowing a land exchange affecting sacred Apache land, denying rehearing requests from the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
Florida court affirms ruling in child welfare case
The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling involving the Department of Children and Families and a guardian ad litem office.
Court rules on FBI employee's discrimination claims
A court ruled on Jennifer Beatty's claims against the FBI, allowing her retaliation claim to proceed while dismissing age discrimination and hostile work environment claims.
Court rules against pharmacist in COVID-19 vaccine case
The Seventh Circuit upheld Cook County's vaccine mandate, ruling that accommodating a pharmacist's religious exemption would cause undue hardship.
Court revives Kandace Edwards' bail discrimination case
The Eleventh Circuit Court revived Kandace Edwards' class action against Randolph County's bail practices, impacting indigent detainees.