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Court transfers Pinkerton v. Reinhardt to Florida district

A D.C. court has transferred the Pinkerton v. Reinhardt case to Florida, denying motions to dismiss and a temporary restraining order.

Court denies motions to dismiss in Pinkerton v. Reinhardt case

The District Court rules on motions in Pinkerton v. Reinhardt, affecting plaintiffs' claims and transferring the case to Florida.

Delaware Supreme Court dismisses appeal by Tristan Peoples

The Delaware Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Tristan Peoples due to his failure to file required documents, impacting his case against Lauren Wallace.

South Dakota Supreme Court Rules on Boating Jurisdiction Case

The South Dakota Supreme Court affirms a lower court's dismissal of charges against Gary Dean Ogden Jr. due to jurisdiction issues on the Missouri River.

Michigan Supreme Court rules on admissibility of BAC evidence

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that evidence of a decedent's blood alcohol concentration is admissible in a moving violation causing death case.

Indiana Supreme Court rules on solar project zoning dispute

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled on a zoning dispute involving a solar project, affirming the trial court's decision on the special exception approval.

South Carolina Court Upholds Law Enforcement Fee on Hilton Head

The South Carolina Supreme Court affirms Beaufort County's law enforcement fee on Hilton Head, impacting local residents and policing funding.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacates lower court rulings

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has vacated orders from the Superior Court, affecting cases involving Jason D. Funk. The court remands for reconsideration.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacates lower court rulings

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated previous rulings in the Parks v. Funk case, impacting ongoing legal disputes and setting the stage for reconsideration.

Ohio Supreme Court rules on workers' compensation case

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on a workers' compensation case involving death benefits for a deceased employee's daughter, impacting future claims.

Ohio Supreme Court rules on school district tax cases

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed lower court rulings affecting multiple school districts in a recent tax dispute, impacting local education funding.

New Jersey Supreme Court Rules on Facial Recognition Evidence

The New Jersey Supreme Court clarifies discovery rights in cases involving facial recognition technology, impacting defendants' rights.

Massachusetts court allows DNA testing in murder case

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in favor of DNA testing in a murder case, impacting the defendant's self-defense claim.

Massachusetts Court Denies Appeal in Child Custody Case

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld a ruling denying a petition challenging child custody orders, citing adequate alternative remedies.

Puerto Rico court upholds vehicle confiscation ruling

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals confirmed the confiscation of a vehicle linked to drug crimes, impacting insurance and auto businesses.

Puerto Rico court rules on wrongful termination appeal

A Puerto Rico court dismissed an appeal from Ateneo Puertorriqueño over a wrongful termination ruling in favor of Minerva Rodríguez Reyes.

Court denies appeal in vehicle confiscation case in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled against an appeal by the government regarding a vehicle confiscation case involving José Luis Santiago Rodríguez.

Court Reverses Trademark Ruling in Cheerleading Dispute

The Eleventh Circuit Court reversed a lower court's decision on trademark distinctiveness in a case involving cheerleading organizations.

Ninth Circuit Reverses Denial of Benefits for Max Ortiz

The Ninth Circuit Court reversed a lower court's denial of Supplemental Security Income benefits for Max Ortiz, citing errors in evaluating medical opinions.

Court rules against parents over child support license suspensions

The Eighth Circuit Court affirms dismissal of a case challenging Missouri's driver’s license suspension policy for non-custodial parents.

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