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Court dismisses claims against U.S. over terrorism fund payments

A D.C. court dismisses claims by Khobar Towers bombing victims against the U.S. for withholding payments from a terrorism fund.

Court dismisses Colombia's claim in arbitration award case

A U.S. court ruled on a dispute involving a Colombian road project, confirming the jurisdiction of foreign arbitral awards.

Court Delays Trial in Wilson v. Mayorkas Over Preparation Issues

A D.C. court postpones the trial in Wilson v. Mayorkas due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders and mental health concerns.

Ohio court rules against inmate in slip-and-fall case

An Ohio court ruled against Jerome Lee in his negligence claim after he slipped on a puddle in a correctional facility, citing open and obvious dangers.

Alaska Supreme Court vacates judgment in property access dispute

The Alaska Supreme Court vacated a judgment regarding access rights to a property owned by the Jigliotti Family Trust, affecting local landowners.

Delaware Supreme Court affirms probation violation ruling

The Delaware Supreme Court upheld a probation violation ruling against Jah’Heam Taylor, reinforcing the state's authority in probation matters.

North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Revocable Trusts

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that revocable trusts do not need to be joined in equitable distribution cases if all settlors are parties.

North Carolina court clarifies treatment of goodwill in divorce

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on the classification of goodwill in divorce cases, impacting how personal and enterprise goodwill are treated.

North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction

The North Carolina Supreme Court affirms Garry Gupton's life sentence for murder, ruling his claims of ineffective counsel were procedurally barred.

North Carolina Supreme Court rules on sex offender registry case

The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling denying William Lingerfelt's petition to terminate his sex offender registration.

North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Right to Counsel Case

The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling, affirming that Dallas Jerome McGirt waived his right to counsel in his criminal trial.

North Carolina Supreme Court rules on cannabis odor case

The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ruling on cannabis odor and warrantless searches, impacting law enforcement procedures.

North Carolina Supreme Court rules on self-defense case

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on the castle doctrine in a case involving Allen Jhalil Williams, affecting self-defense laws.

North Carolina Supreme Court Revives Turpin Family's Lawsuit

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled in favor of Doug and Nicole Turpin, allowing their lawsuit against Charlotte Latin School to proceed.

North Carolina court rules on appeal rights for defendants

The North Carolina Supreme Court affirms a decision allowing a defendant's appeal rights due to ineffective counsel, impacting future cases.

North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Gun Possession Case

The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling on firearm possession by a felon, impacting future cases on constructive possession.

North Carolina Supreme Court rules on Wingate sex abuse case

The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in the State v. Wingate case, impacting child abuse legal standards.

Kansas Supreme Court reverses convictions in Sims case

The Kansas Supreme Court reverses Terrance Sims' convictions for failing to pay registration fees, citing ineffective legal counsel.

Massachusetts Court Denies Petition for Mandamus Relief

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirms the denial of a mandamus petition by Srikanth Sreedhar, impacting his housing court appeal.

Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely suspends attorney McNamara

The Ohio Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended attorney Walter James McNamara from practicing law due to a certification of default.

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