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California Court of Appeal denies Cortez's resentencing request

The California Court of Appeal upheld the denial of Douglas Cortez's petition for resentencing, impacting juvenile offenders sentenced to long terms.

Hawaii Court Dismisses Appeal in Price v. Securitas Case

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed Davis Price's appeal against Securitas Security Services for lack of jurisdiction.

Hawaii Court Dismisses Appeal in Estate of Mary N. Lucas

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismisses an appeal regarding the estate of Mary N. Lucas due to late filing of notice.

Ohio court affirms termination of father's parental rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a ruling terminating a father's parental rights to his newborn son due to past neglect and substance abuse.

Texas Court Rules on Legal Malpractice Case Involving Alabaster

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms lower court's decision in Alabaster, Inc. v. Brent W. Coon, addressing arbitration and dismissal issues.

Utah court upholds termination of mother's parental rights

The Utah Court of Appeals affirms the termination of a mother's parental rights to three children due to neglect and failure to meet requirements.

Utah Court of Appeals orders new trial in wildfire case

The Utah Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial in a case involving a wildfire that damaged multiple properties, citing an inconsistent jury verdict.

Utah Court of Appeals orders new trial in wildfire case

The Utah Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial in a case involving a wildfire that damaged multiple properties, citing an inconsistent jury verdict.

Ohio Court affirms custody ruling in Morgan v. Recklaw case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a custody ruling in the Morgan v. Recklaw case, affirming the lower court's decisions on jurisdiction and custody.

Texas Court rules on medical malpractice expert report case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a dismissal in a medical malpractice case, ruling the expert report was insufficient to support the claims.

Court rules on inmate's property dispute in New Mexico

The New Mexico Court of Appeals reverses a lower court's dismissal of an inmate's petition for property return, impacting inmates' rights.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on Higgins post-conviction appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed part of Higgins' appeal, denying his request for delayed discovery in a child sex abuse case.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in Black Gold Texas Tea case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal by Black Gold Texas Tea Oil, LLC due to failure to file necessary court records on time.

Hawaii Supreme Court accepts certiorari in medical case

The Hawaii Supreme Court has accepted a case involving medical malpractice claims against Pali Momi Medical Center and its staff.

Florida court affirms ruling in Walter Irvin Day case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a ruling in the case of Walter Irvin Day, impacting legal proceedings in Seminole County.

Florida court affirms decision in Rawls v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Terron Rawls, impacting his legal standing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Emmanuel Fernandez case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a previous ruling in the Emmanuel Fernandez case, impacting future legal proceedings.

Florida court affirms ruling in Walter Bailey appeal case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Walter Bailey v. State of Florida, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida court affirms ruling in Rodney Lorenza Addison case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Rodney Lorenza Addison, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Roundtree v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the ruling in the case of Sherwin Lloyd Roundtree v. State of Florida, impacting future appeals.

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