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Puerto Rico Court Reduces Damages in Real Estate Dispute

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals modified a lower court's ruling in a real estate contract dispute, reducing damages awarded to Glendaly Hernández Acosta.

Puerto Rico Court Affirms Dismissal of Employee's Claims

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's dismissal of Ernesto Ruiz Romero's claims against South American Restaurant Corp.

Puerto Rico court upholds disciplinary ruling against inmate

The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico confirmed a disciplinary ruling against Edison Jr. Pellicier Mateo, impacting prison regulations and inmate rights.

Puerto Rico court rules on mortgage execution dispute

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals denied a request to halt a mortgage execution process, impacting the heirs of a deceased homeowner.

Puerto Rico Court Rules on Construction Dispute Evidence

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled on evidence admissibility in a construction defect case, affecting the parties involved in the Millennium Condominium.

Puerto Rico court dismisses construction permit appeal case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal regarding a construction permit, affecting local residents and their rights.

Court rules against teacher in unemployment benefits case

The court upheld a decision denying unemployment benefits to Antonio Sanchez, who left his job at a driving school without good cause.

New York court upholds dismissal of unemployment benefits appeal

The Appellate Division ruled against Brian Levy's appeal for unemployment benefits, citing untimeliness in filing. This decision underscores strict deadlines.

Ohio Court affirms adoption ruling without father's consent

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a ruling allowing a grandmother to adopt her grandchild without the biological father's consent.

Michigan Court Rules on Tax Foreclosure Surplus Proceeds

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled on the timing of claims for surplus proceeds from tax foreclosure sales, affecting former property owners.

Texas Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Association

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a homeowners association's enforcement of property restrictions against homeowner Sandra Flores.

Court Orders D.C. Jail to Provide Legal Research Access

A judge mandates that D.C. Jail must provide Devontee Parker access to legal research tools for his upcoming trial on sex trafficking charges.

Court dismisses Jesse Wall's claims against judges

A federal court dismissed Jesse Wall's claims against judges and officials, citing judicial immunity and lack of jurisdiction over Superior Court rulings.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in Perricone family case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Christopher Perricone's appeal due to lack of an appealable order in his family law dispute.

Puerto Rico Court Denies Traffic Appeal in Ruiz Romero Case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled against Ernesto Ruiz Romero's appeal regarding traffic violations, highlighting procedural issues.

Puerto Rico court rules on disciplinary proceedings case

A Puerto Rico court has ruled on a case involving disciplinary proceedings against an engineer, impacting how such cases are handled.

Nevada Supreme Court rules on child abuse prosecution counts

The Nevada Supreme Court clarified child abuse charges can be separate violations based on specific acts, impacting future child abuse cases.

Vermont Supreme Court rules on property right-of-way case

The Vermont Supreme Court affirms a ruling on a property right-of-way dispute, impacting landowners and public access rights.

New York Court of Appeals reinstates criminal appeals for Matthews

The New York Court of Appeals has reversed a decision dismissing criminal appeals for Anthony Matthews and Lawrence Harris, allowing further proceedings.

Maryland court suspends attorney Timothy Moorehead for a year

The Maryland Court of Appeals suspends attorney Timothy Moorehead for one year, staying the suspension under probation terms due to professional misconduct.

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