In a recent decision, the North Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling, upholding the commitment of Edward Skorick as a sexually dangerous individual. Skorick, who has a history of sex offenses, had appealed the district court’s denial of his petition for discharge from the North Dakota State…
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Probation Revoked: Court Upholds Decision in David Welch Case
The Arkansas Court of Appeals has affirmed the Saline County Circuit Court’s decision to revoke the probation of David Welch. The ruling, delivered on October 22, 2025, addressed several arguments raised by Welch, ultimately finding them without merit. Background of the Case Welch had initially pleaded guilty on January 10,…
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Boat Dealership Dispute: Tennessee Supreme Court Rules on Standing
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently weighed in on a case involving a dispute between a boat manufacturer and a former dealership, clarifying the rules around who can sue and when. The court ruled that the plaintiffs, a husband and wife who were the sole shareholders of the dealership, did have…
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Georgia Supreme Court Sides with Landowners in Butts County Zoning Dispute
The Georgia Supreme Court has stepped in to clarify a ruling regarding a zoning dispute in Butts County, siding with landowners Tussahaw Reserves, LLC and Keys Ferry Crossing, LLC (collectively, “Tussahaw”). The case centers on how lawsuits against counties and their officials are handled under the state’s constitution, specifically concerning…
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Puerto Rico Telephone Company Wins Appeal, Arbitration Award Case Dismissed
In a recent decision, the First Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Puerto Rico Telephone Company (PRTC), overturning a lower court’s dismissal of a case involving an arbitration award. The appeals court ruled that the lower court lacked the necessary jurisdiction to hear the case, due to a recent…
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Arsonist’s Appeal Denied: Court Upholds Decision on Mental Health Diversion and Funding
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 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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Gravitt v. The State: Court Upholds Murder Conviction in Insanity Defense Case
A Georgia Supreme Court decision has upheld the conviction of Cameron Marshall Gravitt for the malice murder of Glenn Fraser, as well as for the possession of a knife during the commission of a felony. Gravitt had argued that he should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, but…
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Supreme Court Modifies and Affirms Decision in Search Warrant Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued a ruling in the case of *State v. Demetria L. Norman*, modifying and affirming a lower court’s decision regarding a search warrant. The core issue revolved around whether evidence obtained by law enforcement during a “knock and talk” at Ms. Norman’s residence was…
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Idaho Appeals Court Upholds Aggravated Battery Conviction
The Idaho Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Jason Nicholas Long for aggravated battery. The court addressed several arguments raised by Long, including the admissibility of a post-battery threat, alleged prosecutorial misconduct, and the appropriateness of restitution. Background of the Case The case stemmed from an incident where…