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Iowa court upholds termination of mother's parental rights

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of a mother's parental rights due to unresolved substance abuse and instability.

Iowa Court Affirms Termination of Mother's Parental Rights

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a mother's parental rights due to substance abuse and lack of contact with her child.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in Ashlar Apartments case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Sherry Lias's appeal against BMF IV TX Ashlar due to lack of prosecution, impacting tenant rights.

Ohio court affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the decision to terminate a mother's parental rights to her two children due to neglect and dependency issues.

Tennessee court affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a mother's parental rights due to severe child abuse and inability to care for her child.

SC Supreme Court Reverses Class Certification in Inmate Case

The South Carolina Supreme Court reversed a class certification for inmates alleging sexual assault, impacting thousands of potential claims.

South Carolina Court Reverses Class Certification for Inmates

The South Carolina Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision to certify a class of inmates alleging sexual assault, impacting thousands of potential plaintiffs.

South Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Class Certification Order

The South Carolina Supreme Court reverses a lower court's order certifying a class of inmates alleging sexual assault, impacting thousands.

Florida court affirms termination of father's parental rights

A Florida court upheld the termination of a father's parental rights, citing substantial evidence supporting the decision by the Department of Children and Families.

Texas court affirms termination of father's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a father's parental rights, allowing the child's mother and her husband to adopt.

Florida court affirms ruling in child welfare case T.H. v. DCF

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling in a child welfare case involving T.H. and the Department of Children and Families.

Delaware court rules on school district's liability in bus assault

The Delaware Supreme Court upheld a ruling that the Colonial School District is immune from liability in a case involving an assault on a student.

Florida court affirms ruling in minor's injury case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in a case involving a minor's injury at the Oldest Wooden School House.

Georgia court denies appeal in Nyame neighborhood case

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied an appeal from Lizzie Nyame against the Echo Mill Neighborhood Association, impacting local governance.

Court rules on discrimination case involving homeowners' association

Washington court rules that homeowners' associations can be held accountable for discriminatory enforcement of rules against homeowners.

Connecticut court rules on dog custody dispute between exes

The Connecticut Appellate Court affirms a lower court's ruling denying a man's request for a dog he co-owned with an ex-girlfriend after their breakup.

Ohio Court dismisses appeal in child abuse case involving C.H.

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal regarding the abuse adjudication of a minor child, citing mootness after case closure.

Delaware Court Dismisses ACLU Case Over FOIA Fees

A Delaware court dismissed the ACLU's lawsuit against school districts over alleged unreasonable FOIA fees, emphasizing administrative processes.

Court affirms ruling against officer in excessive force case

The Sixth Circuit Court upheld a ruling against Officer Steven Willis for excessive force against Melvin Steger, affirming Fourth Amendment rights.

Court affirms ruling in case of journalists injured at protest

The Seventh Circuit Court upheld a lower court's decision regarding injuries sustained by photojournalists during a protest in Kenosha.

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