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Court rules on procedural matters in North Korea lawsuit

A D.C. court addresses procedural issues in a lawsuit against North Korea related to a 1972 terrorist attack, impacting victims' families.

Court denies motion to preserve digital evidence in fraud case

A federal court ruled against defendants seeking to preserve digital evidence in a fraud case, citing Fourth Amendment violations.

Court Rules U.S. Marshals Lack Authority for Immigration Arrests

A D.C. court rules U.S. Marshals cannot detain individuals for immigration violations, affecting criminal defendants in D.C. Superior Court.

Court Transfers Yarbrough Case to Colorado District Court

A D.C. court has transferred Dennis Yarbrough's case against La Plata County police officers to Colorado, affecting his claims of unlawful arrest.

Court rules on eviction moratorium claims by landlords

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled on a case involving landlords seeking compensation due to the CDC's eviction moratorium.

Court dismisses appeal in Perricone estate case

The Appellate Division dismisses an appeal regarding a constructive trust in the estate of Anthony Perricone, affecting family members involved.

New York court dismisses appeal in Perricone estate case

The Appellate Division dismisses an appeal related to Anthony Perricone's estate, impacting beneficiaries and trust law.

Court denies summary judgment in slip-and-fall case

A New York court ruled against a plaintiff seeking summary judgment in a slip-and-fall case involving a steel roadway plate, affecting personal injury claims.

Ohio Court Rules Against Professor in Employment Dispute

The Ohio Court of Claims ruled in favor of OSU in a case involving Dr. Carlo Croce, denying his claims for unpaid bonuses and reputation rehabilitation.

Michigan Supreme Court rules on warrantless vehicle searches

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that police cannot conduct warrantless vehicle searches based solely on civil infractions like minor marijuana possession.

Michigan Supreme Court rules SORA registration unconstitutional

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that imposing sex offender registration for nonsexual offenses is unconstitutional, impacting many offenders.

Rhode Island court rules on divorce asset division dispute

The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld a Family Court ruling on the division of marital assets in a divorce case, impacting future asset valuations.

Maryland court clarifies juvenile court jurisdiction rules

The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled on juvenile court jurisdiction, affirming that jurisdiction continues even if a violent crime charge is not sustained.

South Carolina Supreme Court upholds Heatley murder conviction

The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed Andre T. Heatley's murder conviction, clarifying jury instructions on circumstantial evidence.

Ohio Supreme Court rules on victim's delayed appeal rights

The Ohio Supreme Court affirms a ruling denying a victim's request for a delayed appeal regarding restitution, impacting crime victims' rights.

Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Ditch Improvement Appeal Rights

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed that homeowners associations can appeal ditch improvement orders, impacting landowners across counties.

Minnesota Supreme Court rules on felony murder appeal

The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed a lower court's denial of Tyrel Patterson's petition to vacate his felony murder conviction, calling for an evidentiary hearing.

Minnesota Supreme Court Reverses Workers' Comp Ruling

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on PTSD claims and workers' compensation, impacting how employers can rebut PTSD diagnoses.

Minnesota Supreme Court rules on construction contract terminations

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on the statute of limitations for construction claims, impacting homeowners and contractors in defective construction cases.

Eighth Circuit rules on arbitration in BSI Group case

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reverses a district court ruling in BSI Group LLC v. Solid Financial Technologies, impacting arbitration procedures.

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