The California Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court’s decision regarding Edward Joseph Riddle, who pleaded no contest to arson of a structure. Riddle, who was initially granted mental health diversion, appealed the termination of that diversion and the denial of his request for public funds to cover his…
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Court Rules TEFRA Partnership Petition Deadline is Jurisdictional, Dismissing Late Filing
The United States Tax Court has ruled that the deadline for filing a petition in a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) partnership case is a jurisdictional requirement. This means that if a petition is filed late, the court doesn’t have the power to hear the case, and it…
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Court Rules Veteran Transportation Contract Void Due to Fraud
The United States Court of Federal Claims has ruled in favor of the government in a contract dispute case involving MLB Transportation, Inc. (“MLB”) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”). The court granted the government’s motion for summary judgment, effectively dismissing MLB’s claims for breach of contract. The crux…
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Court Reverses Decision in Worker’s Comp Case, Sending it Back to Trial
The Ohio Fifth Appellate District Court has overturned a lower court’s decision in a workers’ compensation case, sending the matter back for further legal proceedings. The case involves Todd Lang, who was seeking workers’ compensation benefits after suffering a head injury at his workplace, THK Manufacturing of America. The Incident…
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Indiana Supreme Court Weighs in on Insurer’s Duty in Multi-Claimant Accidents
In a recent decision, the Indiana Supreme Court addressed a complex issue facing insurance companies: what to do when multiple people are injured in an accident, and the available insurance money isn’t enough to cover all the claims. The court clarified an insurer’s responsibilities in these situations, providing guidance on…
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Tennessee Court Upholds Judge’s Impartiality in Tax Exemption Case
In a recent decision, the Tennessee Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling, dismissing a motion to have the trial judge recuse herself from a property tax exemption case. The appeal, filed by Senior Pastor Charles Dowell, Jr. and Priest Baldwin Hutchinson, centered on their belief that Chancellor…
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Juan Carlos Pastor-Hernandez Loses Appeal on Deportation Order
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (BIA) decision to deny Juan Carlos Pastor-Hernandez’s motion to reopen his removal proceedings. The court found that the BIA correctly applied the law and that Pastor-Hernandez failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his claim for voluntary…
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Court Upholds Denial of Disability Benefits for Jennifer Kavanaugh
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of the District Court, upholding the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) denial of disability benefits to Jennifer Lynn Kavanaugh. The court found that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) followed the correct procedures, and that the evidence supported the decision that Kavanaugh…
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Court Denies Appeal in Deportation Case, Citing Illegal Re-Entry
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Harrington Campbell’s petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision. The BIA had previously denied Campbell’s third motion to reopen his removal proceedings and his fourth motion to reopen. The court’s decision rests on the legal principle that Campbell…
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Father’s Custody Appeal Results in Court Remand
A recent ruling by the Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaiʻi has sent a custody case back to the Family Court for further review. The case involves a father, S.A., appealing decisions made by the Family Court regarding the custody of his child. The court’s decision highlights several procedural and…