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Ohio court affirms permanent custody ruling for minor child

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision granting permanent custody of a minor child to Cuyahoga County's child services agency.

Ohio court affirms summary judgment in Garnett v. ViaQuest

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's ruling in favor of ViaQuest in a case involving alleged sexual harassment and retaliation.

Florida Court Affirms Decision in Child Welfare Case

The Florida District Court upheld a ruling involving N.B. and the Department of Children and Families, affecting child welfare appeals.

Texas court affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a mother's parental rights to her five children due to endangerment and lack of compliance.

Texas Court upholds termination of mother's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the termination of a mother's parental rights over her children due to ongoing drug use and unsafe conditions.

Ninth Circuit revives nurse's religious discrimination case

The Ninth Circuit has reversed a lower court's dismissal of Karly Ridings' case against PeaceHealth, allowing her religious discrimination claim to proceed.

Court Upholds Ruling Against Tennessee Abortion Recruitment Law

The Sixth Circuit Court affirms a lower court's decision blocking enforcement of Tennessee's law against recruiting minors for abortions.

Court Orders ICE to Release Documents on Transgender Detainees

A federal court ruled that ICE must release documents related to transgender detainees and improve its information disclosure practices.

Court rules on sexual assault case against Catholic University

A D.C. court ruled on a sexual assault case involving a student and Catholic University, addressing Title IX claims and negligence.

Court Rules on Discrimination Claims in Jackson Case

Court rules on discrimination claims brought by Jacqueline Jackson against the District of Columbia and two individuals, impacting workplace rights.

Court denies Jane Doe's motion for relief from judgment

The court ruled against Jane Doe's request for relief in her sexual abuse case against KIPP DC, impacting future claims of abuse survivors.

Ninth Circuit affirms settlement in Ling v. Los Angeles case

The Ninth Circuit upheld a $38 million settlement in a False Claims Act case against Los Angeles, ensuring fair housing compliance.

Oregon Court Invalidates Child Abuse Definitions by DHS

The Oregon Court of Appeals rules against DHS on child abuse definitions, impacting how abuse is defined in schools and child welfare.

Oregon Court Upholds Restraining Order in Domestic Case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms a restraining order against Michael Mohr, emphasizing the dangers of fabricated legal citations.

Ohio court reverses ruling on housing authority's smoke policy

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a tenant with a disability, reversing a lower court's decision on housing accommodations related to second-hand smoke.

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 three children due to ongoing welfare concerns.

Ohio court affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a ruling terminating a mother's parental rights to her child due to ongoing substance abuse and instability.

Court rules against arbitration in sorority sexual assault case

New York court decision allows college student to pursue negligence claim against sorority after sexual assault at fraternity event.

California Court Rules Tribe Can Access Guardian's Records

A California court ruled the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians can access a guardian's psychological evaluation in a juvenile dependency case.

Ohio court rules on grandparent visitation rights case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a ruling granting visitation rights to a grandfather, affecting family dynamics and parental rights.

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