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Puerto Rico court rules on horse racing ownership dispute

A court in Puerto Rico ruled on a dispute between horse owners and racing entities, impacting financial obligations and rights in the horse racing industry.

Michigan Supreme Court orders resentencing for Armogeda

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that Evan Armogeda is entitled to resentencing due to errors in his sentencing guidelines calculation.

Minnesota Attorney Disbarred for Tax Evasion and Misappropriation

Kassius O. Benson faces disbarment after felony tax evasion and misappropriating client funds, impacting his legal career and public trust.

Arizona Supreme Court rules on HOA's right to sue builders

The Arizona Supreme Court allows homeowners' associations to sue builders for construction defects, impacting future HOA litigation.

Utah Supreme Court rules on parental rights termination case

The Utah Supreme Court affirms a lower court's decision to terminate parental rights in a case involving serious child welfare concerns.

New Jersey Supreme Court clarifies Brady materiality standard

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on the materiality standard for Brady claims, impacting future criminal cases and appeals.

Ohio Supreme Court suspends attorney after felony conviction

The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended attorney Richard LaPilusa following a felony conviction, impacting his ability to practice law.

Court dismisses insurance claim due to statute of limitations

The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands ruled against Dorchester Insurance in a negligence case, citing a two-year statute of limitations.

Michigan Supreme Court orders resentencing for Armogeda

The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Evan Armogeda is entitled to resentencing due to inaccuracies in his sentencing guidelines.

Utah Supreme Court clarifies parental rights termination rules

The Utah Supreme Court ruled on parental rights termination, affirming a lower court's decision while clarifying necessary legal standards.

Fifth Circuit upholds medication condition in fraud case

The Fifth Circuit ruled on appeal waiver standards, dismissing Munson Hunter's challenge to a medication condition after his wire fraud conviction.

Court affirms decision on life insurance beneficiary dispute

The Seventh Circuit ruled on a life insurance case involving conflicting claims over the beneficiary designation, affirming the lower court's decision.

Court affirms dismissal of drug convict's time credit appeal

The Seventh Circuit upheld a lower court's ruling denying Jeffrey Jones time credits for drug offenses, clarifying eligibility under the First Step Act.

Court reverses lower ruling on garnishment of Greebel's funds

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Evan Greebel, reversing a lower court's decision regarding the garnishment of his retirement funds.

Texas court denies mandamus petition from landowners group

The Texas Court of Appeals denies a mandamus petition from multiple landowners regarding property claims, impacting their legal standing.

Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition from Light It Up LLC

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a mandamus petition from Chris Jimenez and others, impacting their ongoing legal dispute in Bexar County.

Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition by Rebecca Davalos

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Rebecca Davalos's petition for writ of mandamus, impacting her ongoing family law case.

Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition in Child Custody Case

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Rhiannon DeGray's petition for writ of mandamus regarding child custody proceedings, impacting her legal options.

Texas Court Denies Rhiannon DeGray's Mandamus Petition

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Rhiannon DeGray's petition for writ of mandamus, impacting her ongoing legal case regarding child custody.

Texas Court reverses custody ruling in M.R.L. case

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a custody ruling affecting M.R.L., emphasizing the need for a court record in contested cases.

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