The Delaware Court of Chancery has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by several companies that are frequently defendants in asbestos litigation. These companies, often referred to as the “Repeat Litigants,” are seeking to prevent asbestos settlement trusts from implementing new data retention policies that would lead to…
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Eviction Doesn’t End Appeal: Court Partially Sides with Landlord
The Second Appellate District of Texas at Fort Worth recently weighed in on a case involving a tenant, Talek Sherman, and his landlord, Hillcrest Apartments. The court’s decision highlights the complexities of appeals in eviction cases, particularly when the tenant has already been removed from the property. The Basics of…
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Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Abandoning Clients and Other Misconduct
The Supreme Court of Maryland has ordered the disbarment of attorney David B. Mintz following a series of professional misconduct violations. The decision, handed down on October 24, 2025, stems from Mintz’s representation of 14 clients in bankruptcy court, as well as his own financial and personal issues. The court…
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Ohio Court Upholds Decision in Replevin Case Over Vehicle Ownership
The Eighth Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed a lower court’s decision in a replevin case, solidifying the ownership of a vehicle with Akeesha Abdullah. The case, *Pope v. Abdullah*, centered on a dispute over a 2021 Ford Mach-E Mustang. Tommie Pope, the plaintiff-appellant, sought to reclaim the vehicle,…
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Quantico Homeowner’s Takings Claim Against the Government Dismissed
The United States Court of Federal Claims has sided with the government in a case brought by Jennifer A. Nikolaisen, a homeowner in the Town of Quantico, Virginia. Nikolaisen claimed the Marine Corps’ access control policies, which regulate entry onto Marine Corps Base Quantico, had effectively “taken” her property by…
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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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Court Upholds Decision in Towing Company Dispute, Finding No Legal Errors
The Seventh Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed a lower court’s decision in a case involving Girard Technologies, Inc., also known as Got 2 Go Towing, and its lawsuit against Richard Stiles and others. The dispute stemmed from the operations of a towing company and involved claims of property…
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Court Rules in Elk Hunting Case: Guilty Verdicts Merged, Resentencing Ordered
A recent ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals has partially overturned a lower court’s decision in the case of *State of Oregon v. Kristian C. Mankiller*. The court upheld the defendant’s conviction on one count but ordered the merger of guilty verdicts on two other counts and remanded the…
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Appeal Dismissed: Court Rules Case Against Estate is Moot
The Arkansas Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by La’Tona McDonnell against the Estate of Hervie Wayne Chance, Sr., deeming the case “moot.” This means the court decided that any ruling it made would have no practical effect because the Estate had already been closed and its assets…
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Neighbors at Odds: Court Weighs in on Gravel Road Dispute
A recent ruling from the Indiana Court of Appeals sheds light on a property dispute between neighbors over the use of a gravel road. The case, *GSE Realty LLC, Gordon D. Emmert and Stacey I. Emmert v. Leslie R. Miller*, involves a disagreement over a private road called Lazy Lane,…