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Hawaii Court Corrects Attorney Credit in Powell Case

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals corrected an attorney's name in a recent ruling involving Dean Wesley Powell and Century Square.

Court reverses dismissal of legal malpractice case in WA

The Washington Court of Appeals reinstates Austin Stone's legal malpractice claims against his former attorney, George Eppler, impacting future cases.

Illinois Court Reverses Default Judgment Against Weld All, Inc.

The Illinois Appellate Court has reversed a default judgment against Weld All, Inc., allowing the case to proceed to trial.

Georgia Court of Appeals Grants Appeal in Johnson Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals grants an appeal in the case of Sharon Johnson v. Scott Morgan, allowing further legal proceedings.

Court rules on FBI's withholding of records in Copeland case

The court ruled against the FBI's use of FOIA Exemption 7(C) to withhold records related to Kenneth Copeland's murder conviction.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal in Insurance Lawsuit Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Jim Linzell Jackson Sr.'s appeal against National Union Fire Insurance Company due to lack of jurisdiction.

Court upholds firing of employee for sleeping on the job

The Third Circuit affirms the dismissal of Cheryl Hileman's claims against West Penn Allegheny Health System for wrongful termination.

New Jersey Court Rules Against Jackson Township's Land Swap

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that Jackson Township's use of eminent domain for a land swap with a developer was unconstitutional.

Seventh Circuit Reverses Ruling on Illinois Gun Law

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court's ruling, allowing Illinois' Protect Illinois Communities Act to remain in effect.

Seventh Circuit Court Rules on Illinois Gun Control Law

The Seventh Circuit Court upheld Illinois' Protect Illinois Communities Act, affecting gun rights amid ongoing debates over Second Amendment.

Court rules on insurance coverage dispute in Illinois case

The Seventh Circuit Court upheld a ruling denying Bee Quality's insurance claims after a fatal building accident, affecting liability coverage in Illinois.

Court rules on insurance claim after lightning strike fire

The Seventh Circuit Court upheld Chubb's denial of a $3.5 million claim from Wesley Gibson after a fire at his commercial property.

Court denies Tinsley's appeal of military sexual assault case

The court ruled against Trevar D. Tinsley, a former Army sergeant, in his appeal of a sexual assault conviction, affecting military justice rights.

Court rules on Deutsche Bank foreclosure case in Suffolk County

The New York Supreme Court dismissed a foreclosure case against Michele Werner, affecting future mortgage actions under new legal standards.

Ohio court affirms permanent custody ruling for child J.S.

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a ruling granting permanent custody of child J.S. to the Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services.

Court dismisses Mathis appeal over unsealed documents

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Christopher Mathis's appeal regarding unsealed documents from his Ponzi scheme case.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal in Family Violence Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Kristian Meadows' appeal regarding a family violence protective order due to procedural issues.

Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Tolbert's appeal case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Gregory Tolbert's appeal due to lack of jurisdiction, impacting dispossessory matters and legal procedures.

Alabama Court Denies Mother's Custody Modification Request

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld a ruling denying Breanne Brazeale's request to modify custody arrangements with Joseph Gibson.

Alabama Court Rules on Workers' Compensation Dispute

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals rules on a workers' compensation case involving Isabell Norton Altamira and Waterville USA, Inc.

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