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Court awards damages in Karcher v. Iran for terror victims

The court ruled on damages for families of service members harmed by Iranian-sponsored attacks, impacting future terrorism-related claims.

Court rules on negligence claims in car rental case

A court ruled on a negligence case involving a man arrested for driving a car falsely reported stolen by a rental company.

Court denies summary judgment in malpractice report case

A federal court ruled on a malpractice report case involving Dr. Rosemary Daly and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Georgia court denies appeal in child support case

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied an appeal from Laurie Reynolds against the state's child support services, impacting child support enforcement.

Georgia Court Grants Appeal in Lewis v. Rikaz Food Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted an appeal in the case of Sandy Lynette Lewis against Rikaz Food Inc., allowing further legal proceedings.

Illinois Court Rules on Firefighter Disability Pension Case

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled in favor of a firefighter seeking a disability pension based on his rank at the time of payroll removal.

Maryland Court Disbars Attorney Paul Wersant After Misconduct

The Maryland Court disbars attorney Paul Wersant for misconduct, following disbarments in Florida and D.C. The ruling impacts his legal career.

Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Andrew Corcoran to Bar

The Maryland Supreme Court has reinstated Andrew Ryan Corcoran to the Bar, following his petition and Bar Counsel's consent.

Maryland court disbars attorney Yaakov Rappaport for misconduct

The Maryland Supreme Court disbarred attorney Yaakov Rappaport for violating professional conduct rules, effective immediately.

Delaware Supreme Court dismisses appeal in Curtis case

The Delaware Supreme Court dismissed George Curtis's appeal to withdraw his guilty plea, citing lack of jurisdiction until sentencing.

Ninth Circuit Dismisses Appeal in False Claims Act Case

The Ninth Circuit dismissed Jeremy Burton's appeal regarding a False Claims Act case, impacting military fraud claims.

Court upholds Cook County's vaccine mandate for staff

The Seventh Circuit ruled in favor of Cook County, affirming a decision that upheld the dismissal of a pharmacist who refused a COVID-19 vaccine.

Court dismisses Brandon Hart's lawsuit against CIA

A federal court dismissed Brandon Hart's claims against the CIA, citing lack of evidence and jurisdiction in his allegations.

Court Rules Against FEMA's Election Fund Conditions in 2026

A federal court ruled FEMA cannot impose election administration changes as conditions for counterterrorism funding, impacting local governments.

Court Dismisses Claims Against Transit Police in Altercation Case

The court ruled in favor of the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority Police Department, dismissing claims from Tanisha Smith and others.

Court orders FBI to clarify FOIA response for Diehl case

A D.C. court has ordered the FBI to provide more details on its FOIA responses in the Diehl case, impacting transparency in government records.

Court Dismisses Fair Housing Act Retaliation Claims by HUD Attorneys

A D.C. court dismissed claims by former HUD attorneys alleging retaliation under the Fair Housing Act after reassignment.

Court Holds FBI's FOIA Response in Abeyance for More Info

A D.C. court has paused a FOIA case involving David Diehl and the FBI, seeking more information about the agency's search efforts.

Court dismisses veteran's back pay claim against VA

A District Court dismissed James Vale's claim against the VA over back pay miscalculations, citing lack of jurisdiction under the Tucker Act.

Court Rules Against WallBuilder Presentations in Ad Dispute

A federal court upheld WMATA's advertising guidelines, denying WallBuilder Presentations' claims of First Amendment violations.

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