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Texas Court denies mandamus petition by Ansar couple

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a mandamus petition from Shiekh Ansar Ali and Fozia Ansar challenging a trial court's order on a lis pendens.

Texas Court Denies Mandamus in Divorce Support Case

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a request for mandamus relief in a divorce case involving spousal support and a premarital agreement.

Court dismisses WCP Fund I LLC from real estate dispute

A federal court ruled to dismiss WCP Fund I LLC from a case involving a real estate deal, citing lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Georgia court denies appeal in Born v. Cekan case

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied a discretionary appeal in the case of Natalie Mechelle Born v. Vaclav Enrico Cekan, affecting both parties involved.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in forcible entry case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Leonardo Araya's appeal against Landing at Pearland for failing to pay required fees.

Texas Court denies doctors' petition for writ of mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a petition from Dr. Suchmor Thomas and Stavan Vora, challenging a trial court's dismissal ruling.

Vermont Supreme Court upholds earned-time law changes

The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that changes to earned-time laws do not violate due process or the Common Benefits Clause, impacting inmates.

Texas Court Blocks Injunctions Against Death Row Executions

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rules against injunctions for executions of LeJames Norman and John Allen Rubio, affirming jurisdiction over death penalty cases.

Maryland Court Disbars Attorney Arya Saleh for Misconduct

The Maryland Supreme Court disbars attorney Arya Saleh for professional misconduct, impacting his legal career and the state's legal community.

Texas Supreme Court blocks mid-election redistricting plan

The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Galveston County's plan to change precinct lines mid-election, impacting upcoming general elections.

Kansas Supreme Court rules on sentencing in Contreras case

The Kansas Supreme Court upheld the sentencing of Jorge Contreras, affirming lifetime supervision for his convictions involving child solicitation.

Kansas Supreme Court Clarifies Natural Gas Royalty Disputes

The Kansas Supreme Court clarifies the marketable condition rule for natural gas royalties, impacting royalty owners and gas companies.

Kansas Supreme Court vacates illegal sentence of Hunter

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Charles C. Hunter's sentence was illegal, affecting his commitment and prison terms. The case is sent back for resentencing.

Nebraska Supreme Court Dismisses Medical Cannabis Challenge

The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a lower court's dismissal of John Kuehn's challenge to medical cannabis laws, ruling he lacked standing.

Texas Court denies Amber Nicole Perez's mandamus petition

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Amber Nicole Perez's petition for a writ of mandamus, impacting her ongoing legal disputes.

Texas Court Denies Amber Perez's Writ of Mandamus Request

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Amber Nicole Perez's petition for a writ of mandamus, affecting her ongoing legal disputes.

Utah Court Rules on Bingham Livestock's Warranty Claims

The Utah Court of Appeals ruled on Bingham Livestock's warranty claims against PACCAR, impacting future contract disputes.

Court Rules Anti-SLAPP Law Does Not Apply in Federal Court

The Fifth Circuit Court affirms that Louisiana's anti-SLAPP statute cannot be applied in federal court, impacting defamation cases.

Court rules against Moskowitz in patent dispute with Globus

The Federal Circuit affirms noninfringement ruling in Moskowitz Family LLC v. Globus Medical, Inc., impacting spinal implant patents.

Illinois Court Rules on School District Annexation Dispute

The Illinois Appellate Court reversed a decision on a school district annexation case involving the Jasper County Board of Education.

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