Court upholds dismissal of injury claim in Edwards v. Singer
New York court affirms dismissal of personal injury claim due to signed release, impacting future claims related to similar circumstances.
New York court rules on father's consent in adoption case
A New York court upheld a ruling that a biological father's consent was not needed for his child's adoption by the stepfather, affecting parental rights.
Court affirms dismissal of assault case against sanitation firm
A New York court upheld a ruling dismissing an assault case against a sanitation company and its owner, impacting liability standards in workplace incidents.
Court modifies attorney fee dispute in Dickey v. Prevost case
The New York court modifies the attorney fee allocation in Dickey v. Prevost, impacting legal fee disputes between law firms.
Court rules on slander case involving Town of Hamburg employee
The New York Appellate Division reverses a lower court's ruling in a slander case involving a Town of Hamburg employee and a local businessman.
Court denies Edward Jones' motions against Falconwood Inc.
The District Court ruled against Edward Jones in his case against Falconwood Inc., denying his motions for relief from a previous judgment.
Court Rules on Property Dispute Involving Forged Documents
A D.C. court addresses ongoing property disputes, ruling against Danielle Pennington's attempts to cloud title with forged documents.
Court rules against Zimbabwe in land expropriation case
A U.S. court enforces arbitration awards against Zimbabwe, impacting landowners claiming expropriation.
Court rules against SNAP benefits claimant in D.C. case
A D.C. court ruled against Brenda Parker in her claims against the Department of Human Services regarding her SNAP benefits.
NH Supreme Court rules on uninsured motorist coverage
The NH Supreme Court ruled on UIM coverage in Royce v. State Farm, affecting insurance policy renewals and increases in coverage limits.
Michigan Supreme Court alters double jeopardy standards
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on double jeopardy protections, adopting a new standard that may impact future retrials in criminal cases.
Maryland court rules against data center referendum petition
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that a referendum petition on a data center zoning ordinance was invalid due to insufficient details and legal grounds.
Arizona Supreme Court rules on agricultural property taxes
The Arizona Supreme Court clarifies tax valuation methods for agricultural properties, affecting farmers and county assessors statewide.
Nebraska Supreme Court rules on Stava divorce case
The Nebraska Supreme Court clarifies property division rules in a divorce case, impacting how marital and nonmarital assets are classified.
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds dismissal of McLemore's appeal
The Nebraska Supreme Court affirms the dismissal of Michael McLemore's postconviction relief motion, impacting his long-standing murder conviction.
Court rules buffer zone case against Massachusetts moot
The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a case involving a buffer zone order around a courthouse is moot after the trial ended.
Court vacates FERC's denial of American Whitewater's motion
The D.C. Circuit Court vacated FERC's denial of American Whitewater's late intervention in a hydroelectric project license surrender case.
Court upholds dismissal of Hemwall's late habeas petition
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the dismissal of Christopher Hemwall's late habeas petition, citing lack of extraordinary circumstances.
Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition in Gonzales Case
The Texas Court of Appeals denied a writ of mandamus in the case of In Re Pavolina Gonzales, affecting legal proceedings in Hays County.
Texas Court denies mandamus petition in Daly case
The Texas Court of Appeals denied a petition for writ of mandamus in the case of In Re Christopher P. Daly, affecting legal proceedings in Travis County.