Court reverses dismissal of teacher's civil rights claim
The D.C. Circuit Court ruled that a teacher's civil rights claim does not require exhausting local remedies, impacting future cases.
Court Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Case Against Church Leaders
The Second Circuit Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit by a former priest against church leaders, citing First Amendment protections.
Court affirms ruling in school district negligence case
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against Rian Gatlin, affirming the school district acted reasonably in a bullying incident.
Georgia Court Denies Appeal in Tayo Reed Case
The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied an appeal from Tayo Reed against the Division of Family and Children Services, impacting child welfare cases.
Court rules on immunity in child custody therapy case
Arizona Court of Appeals rules on immunity for therapists in child custody case, affecting future child welfare cases.
Court Upholds Planned Parenthood's Right to Provide Abortion Info
The Seventh Circuit Court affirms Planned Parenthood's right to share abortion information with minors despite Indiana's strict parental consent law.
Court rules Planned Parenthood can inform minors on abortion
The Seventh Circuit Court affirms a ruling allowing Planned Parenthood to provide abortion information to minors without parental consent.
Ohio court affirms domestic violence protection order ruling
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a domestic violence protection order against Raymond Sampson, affirming the lower court's decision.
Court affirms police officers' qualified immunity in arrest case
The Second Circuit ruled that police officers had qualified immunity in a case involving a man's arrest for recording a police station from a sidewalk.
Delaware Court Denies Motion to Dismiss School Negligence Case
A Delaware court ruled against the Caesar Rodney School District's motion to dismiss a negligence lawsuit involving a student's injury.
Florida court affirms ruling in child welfare case
The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in a case involving the Department of Children and Families and a father of minor children.
Florida court affirms termination of father's parental rights
The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the termination of R.M.'s parental rights to his daughter A.S., citing lack of effort to maintain a relationship.
Court reverses summary judgment in Reyes v. Paul case
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reverses a lower court's ruling in a case involving wrongful conviction and police misconduct.
Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Police Misconduct Case
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision in a police misconduct case involving Luis Batista-Reyes and Robert Paul.
Court Rules on Disability Discrimination Case Against State Dept.
A court partially grants a motion to dismiss in a case where a State Department employee alleges discrimination due to a disability.
Kentucky Court Rules on Tenant's Rights in Domestic Violence Case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled on a tenant's rights under domestic violence protections, impacting housing laws for victims.
Court denies Tohono O'odham Nation's request to halt border wall
A U.S. District Court ruled against the Tohono O'odham Nation's request to stop border wall construction, impacting tribal sovereignty and land.
Court Allows Syrian Victims to Proceed Anonymously in Case
A D.C. court permits plaintiffs to file pseudonymously in a case against the Syrian government, citing fears of retaliation.
North Carolina Supreme Court rules on student assault case
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled in favor of a minor student, K.H., allowing her constitutional claim against the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education.
Alaska Supreme Court Upholds Sovereign Immunity for Tribal Org
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the Tanana Chiefs Conference has sovereign immunity, affecting tribal governance and legal disputes among tribes.