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Puerto Rico court denies custody appeal in Kaila v. Baker

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals denied Sanjeev Kaila's appeal regarding custody issues with Michelle Ann Baker, impacting their child custody dispute.

Puerto Rico court denies summary judgment in bank case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled against summary judgment in a dispute involving Oriental Bank and property buyers over a failed business venture.

Puerto Rico Appeals Court Dismisses Inheritance Case

The Puerto Rico Appeals Court dismisses a case involving inheritance division between José A. Moreno Ponce and Gustavo Moreno Ponce.

Puerto Rico court rules against parents in school injury case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's ruling dismissing a lawsuit against the Department of Education over a child's injury.

Puerto Rico court denies appeal in medical malpractice case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals denied a petition to reverse a ruling requiring a preliminary expert report in a malpractice case against Dr. Ciprian.

Puerto Rico court upholds maximum custody for inmate

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals confirmed the maximum custody classification for James Villanueva González, affecting his rehabilitation prospects.

Puerto Rico court denies request to stop property auction

A Puerto Rico court ruled against halting a property auction requested by Carrington Mortgage Services, affecting the estate of Ángel Luis Rivera Gómez.

Puerto Rico court upholds ruling against One Alliance Insurance

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals confirmed a lower court's ruling requiring One Alliance Insurance to pay CCVA over $6.6 million for hurricane damages.

Court denies Tres Hermanos LLC appeal against tourism agency

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled against Tres Hermanos LLC, stating it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case regarding a promotional endorsement denial.

Puerto Rico court dismisses appeal due to lack of diligence

The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico dismissed Styvens Rodríguez Rivera's appeal for failing to meet filing requirements in his criminal case.

Puerto Rico Court Upholds Revocation of Galvin Hernández's Probation

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals upheld the revocation of Galvin Hernández's probation due to violations, impacting his future legal status.

Puerto Rico court rules on medical malpractice case limits

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled on limits of liability in a medical malpractice case, affecting future claims against teaching hospitals.

Ohio court dismisses public records case against Lifewise Academy

The Ohio Court of Claims ruled in favor of Lifewise Academy, dismissing a public records case brought by Keith Comer, who must bear the costs.

Puerto Rico Court Reverses Decision on Child Support Case

A Puerto Rico court has reversed a lower court's ruling on child support, impacting a young adult's right to financial assistance for education.

Court upholds NYPD's decision on retiree's firearm request

The court affirmed the NYPD's denial of a retiree's badge and firearm request, emphasizing the importance of timely legal action.

Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition by Reinaldo Aguiar

The Texas Court of Appeals denies Reinaldo Aguiar's emergency petition for mandamus in a family law case, impacting his ongoing legal battles.

Court strikes down Sandhya Desmond's lawsuit against hospital

Connecticut Appellate Court dismisses Sandhya Desmond's claims against Yale-New Haven Hospital, citing workers' compensation exclusivity.

Texas Court Denies Aguiar Marcano's Habeas Corpus Petition

The Texas Court of Appeals denies Reinaldo J. Aguiar Marcano's habeas corpus petition regarding contempt orders in a family law case.

Tennessee court upholds dismissal of Potter's appeal

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirms the dismissal of Michael J.W. Potter's appeal regarding ineffective counsel claims.

Tennessee court upholds probation revocation for Cooke

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms the revocation of Anthony Cooke's probation, citing multiple violations and insufficient evidence.

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