📋 Law

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled against MD Zafar, affirming the State Lottery Commission's denial of his license renewal due to moral character.

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a mother's voluntary relinquishment of her parental rights to five children, affirming the lower court's decision.

The West Virginia Supreme Court dissent highlights due process concerns in a parental rights relinquishment case involving five children.

The SC Supreme Court affirms a ruling on the reliability of penile plethysmography tests in sexually violent predator cases, impacting future evaluations.

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for Richard Murdaugh, citing jury tampering that compromised his right to a fair trial.

Florida court upholds Lyft's immunity from liability in assault case, affecting riders' ability to sue for safety misrepresentations.

Florida court rules on attorney fees in a death penalty case, impacting defendants' rights to counsel and state funding responsibilities.

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling on Mark Anthony Jackson's competency to stand trial, impacting future legal proceedings.

A federal court ruled against NASA employees seeking to stop the closure of the Goddard Library, citing lack of evidence for irreparable harm.

A federal court dismissed several claims by Juana Minano against DLJ Mortgage Capital, allowing her to amend some allegations regarding her credit report.

A D.C. court ruled to award damages to Petra Spialek for emotional distress after her son was injured in a terrorist attack linked to Iran.

The Montana Supreme Court overturned a lower court's decision, allowing BMK Enterprises to pursue a breach of contract claim against Bailey Enterprises.

The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that Cinda Haddon is not entitled to prejudgment interest in her personal injury case against Ladarius Vanlier.

Idaho Supreme Court addresses indigent parents' rights to counsel in termination cases and the counties' responsibilities for legal costs.

The Appellate Division of New York upheld the sentences in People v. Fuhrtz, impacting the defendant and the legal landscape.

The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces upheld a ruling on the admissibility of evidence in a domestic violence case involving a U.S. Army soldier.

A federal court ruled that parents must exhaust administrative remedies before suing for special education violations in Michigan.

The Florida District Court of Appeal has affirmed a ruling in the case of Joubert v. State, impacting the legal landscape for future appeals.

The Seventh Circuit Court affirms dismissal of Tire Town Auto's lawsuit against Wood County over towing rotation list removal.

The New York Appellate Division ruled on a personal injury case involving JPMorgan Chase and Jones Lang LaSalle, impacting liability agreements.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of two judicial candidates in a case regarding their campaign speech and First Amendment rights.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds First Amendment rights for judicial candidates in a recent ruling affecting campaign speech.

The Third Circuit Court upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit against Amazon Web Services over biometric data collection.

The Ninth Circuit reversed a lower court's ruling, granting Andres Sanchez a new trial due to the presence of a biased juror during deliberations.

The Eighth Circuit Court affirms a lower court's decision not to apply enhanced sentencing for Antonio Evans due to procedural issues.

The Delaware Supreme Court dismissed Gregory Griffin's appeal due to his failure to file necessary documents or respond to court notices.

The Tenth Circuit denied a rehearing in United States v. Watkins, impacting Fourth Amendment privacy rights and law enforcement practices.

The Tenth Circuit Court upheld the hospitalization of John Coad for a dangerousness evaluation, while reversing part of the order.

Texas Court of Appeals rules against Patrick K. Willis Company in arbitration case involving repossession dispute with Yvonne Lawton.