The Second Appellate District of Ohio has affirmed a lower court’s decision to deny a public records request made by Diahntae Bell, who is serving a life sentence for a 2007 murder. The court found that Bell failed to demonstrate a “justiciable claim” that would justify the release of the…
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Offshore Wind Farm Faces Legal Hurdle: Court Denies Halt to Construction
The construction of an offshore wind farm off the coasts of New York and New Jersey has cleared a legal hurdle. A federal judge has denied a motion to halt further work on the project, despite arguments that government approvals violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The case, *Save Long…
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Court Denies Stay of Removal for Peruvian Family, Citing Abuse of Process
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a request for a stay of removal filed by a Peruvian family, Maricruz Marisol Rojas-Espinoza, her domestic partner Robert Salvador-Gomez, and their two children. The court found that the family, who entered the United States without inspection in early 2023, failed to…
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West Virginia Court Upholds Workers’ Comp Award for Injured Employee
The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia has sided with Becky Bell, an employee of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, in a workers’ compensation case. The court affirmed a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review, granting Ms. Bell an additional 20% permanent partial disability (PPD) award, for a total…
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Workers’ Comp Dispute: Court Sides With Injured Worker, Boosting Disability Award
Here’s the breakdown of a recent decision from the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia, where the court affirmed a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review. The case centers around Becky Bell, an employee of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation of West Virginia, and a dispute over her permanent…
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Court Denies Stay in Media Matters vs. FTC Case, Setting Stage for Further Legal Battle
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has denied a request for a stay in the ongoing legal battle between Media Matters for America and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This decision means a preliminary injunction against the FTC’s civil investigative demand remains in place while…
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Kentucky Supreme Court Rules on Property Tax Lien Dispute, Upholding Pro Rata Distribution
The Kentucky Supreme Court has weighed in on a case involving a dispute over how to divide the proceeds from a property auction. The court affirmed the Court of Appeals’ decision, rejecting the argument that the holder of the earliest recorded tax lien should receive priority. Instead, the Supreme Court…
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Supreme Court Rebukes Lower Courts in DUI Case, Emphasizes Following the Law
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has overturned a lower court’s decision regarding a DUI case, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the letter of the law. The case involved Benjamin Jordan Jenkins, who was charged with a first-offense DUI and later stopped for a second DUI offense before being formally…
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Casino Faces Lawsuit Over New Mother’s Employment, Court Sides with Tribe’s Immunity
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Island Resort and Casino, dismissing a lawsuit brought by Alexandria Parrotta who claimed she was forced to resign due to her needs as a new mother. The court ruled that the casino, owned and operated by the Hannahville Indian Community…
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Navy Officer Convicted in Visa Recommendation Scheme
A former U.S. Navy Reserve officer, Jeromy Pittmann, has had his convictions upheld by the First Circuit Court of Appeals for his role in a scheme to provide fraudulent letters of recommendation for Afghan nationals seeking visas to enter the United States. The court affirmed Pittmann’s convictions on all four…