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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.

Illinois court rules on prejudgment interest in negligence case

The Illinois Appellate Court affirms a ruling on prejudgment interest owed to a plaintiff in a negligence case against RK Holdings.

California Court Blocks San Francisco's Empty Homes Tax

The California Court of Appeal ruled against San Francisco's Proposition M, blocking its enforcement of the Empty Homes Tax aimed at reducing housing vacancies.

Massachusetts court rules on physician's whistleblower case

The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled on Dr. Michael Holick's claims against Boston Medical Center, addressing whistleblower protections and contract issues.

Alabama court rules on utility trailer dispute between parents

A court ruling in Alabama orders James Smith to return a utility trailer to Kendall Smith and reimburse her for expenses in a civil contempt case.

Indiana Court rules on underinsured motorist claims

The Indiana Court of Appeals rules in favor of Brittney Best in a case involving underinsured motorist benefits after her son's death in a car accident.

Court awards attorney fees in Stonehill v. CIA FOIA case

The court awarded attorney fees to the estate of Harry S. Stonehill in a FOIA case against the CIA, recognizing public interest and agency's withholding.

Court Rules on FOIA Case Involving Federal Housing Agency

The court partially grants and denies motions in a FOIA case concerning the Federal Housing Finance Agency's withheld documents.

Kansas Supreme Court rules on negligence case against city

The Kansas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling, allowing a negligence case against the City of Topeka to proceed after a pothole accident.

Idaho Supreme Court affirms ruling on extraterritorial arrest

The Idaho Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision regarding the extraterritorial arrest of William J. Satterfield, impacting future law enforcement practices.

Court rules on DOJ's FOIA exemptions in Boeing case

A court ruling affects families of Boeing crash victims seeking documents from the DOJ under FOIA. Key exemptions were upheld and denied.

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