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Puerto Rico court rules on public information access case

Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico rules on document reproduction fees in public information access case involving Transporte Sonnell, LLC.

Puerto Rico court rules on vacation club membership dispute

The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico ruled against a group of vacation club members seeking to amend their lawsuit against Sol Meliá.

Court denies motions to dismiss in child custody negligence case

The New York Supreme Court ruled against motions to dismiss in a negligence case involving a child's tragic death, impacting child welfare and legal standards.

Puerto Rico court denies request to dismiss negligence case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals upheld a ruling allowing a negligence case against Centro Pray the Lord, Inc. to proceed, impacting mental health care accountability.

Florida Court Upholds Involuntary Placement of S.C.

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the involuntary placement of S.C., impacting mental health law and individual rights.

Georgia court upholds new trial in Johnson & Johnson case

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirms a new trial for a woman claiming Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder caused her mother's cancer.

Court dismisses discrimination case for failure to serve

A D.C. court dismissed Emi Mallon's discrimination case against the Veterans Affairs for failing to properly serve the defendant.

Puerto Rico court upholds housing assistance denial for woman

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals confirmed the denial of housing assistance to Lourdes Prieto Rivera, impacting low-income families seeking aid.

Florida court denies parental rights termination in abuse case

A Florida court ruled against terminating parental rights despite evidence of child abuse, citing the children's best interests and ongoing support.

California Court Denies Fishing Access at Calaveras Reservoir

The California Court of Appeal ruled against Tim Dummer's petition for immediate fishing access at Calaveras Reservoir, affirming the City's discretion.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Child Welfare Case

The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed a ruling involving S.E. and her children, impacting child welfare policies.

Court denies historians' request for expedited records release

A federal court denied the Organization of American Historians' request for expedited records related to the Trump Administration's historical initiatives.

Court Denies Injunction in Kennedy Center Renovation Case

A federal court ruled against the DC Preservation League's request for an injunction to halt renovations at the Kennedy Center, citing insufficient grounds.

Alaska Supreme Court Reverses Termination of Father's Rights

The Alaska Supreme Court reversed the termination of Jace B.'s parental rights, highlighting failures by the Office of Children's Services in reunification efforts.

Court Rules on Grant Terminations by USDA, Impacts Nonprofits

The D.C. District Court ruled on USDA's termination of grants, affecting nonprofits and raising questions about federal funding policies.

Puerto Rico court rules on employee retaliation case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled on a case involving Marcelino Torres Pérez and South American Restaurants regarding workplace retaliation.

Puerto Rico court denies appeal in air conditioning dispute

The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico denies a request to review a lower court's ruling in a property damage case involving air conditioning units.

Puerto Rico court rules on consumer dispute over solar contract

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled on a consumer's complaint against solar companies, addressing arbitration clauses and consumer rights.

Texas Court Rules on Historic Preservation Dispute

Texas Court of Appeals rules on case involving historic preservation and inverse condemnation claims by the African American Historic Preservation Committee.

Texas court affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a mother's parental rights due to neglect and endangerment of her child, Katie.

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