The Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision, upholding the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ (BMV) decision to disqualify a commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder, …
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Court Grants Review in Asylum Case, Citing Failure to Consider Evidence of Country Conditions
A recent ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has granted a petition for review in the case of Reyna Alfaro-Zelaya, who is seeking asylum …
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Iowa Supreme Court Sides with Juvenile Court in Child Placement Dispute
The Iowa Supreme Court has vacated a Court of Appeals decision, ruling that a juvenile court did not exceed its authority when it temporarily blocked the Iowa Department of Health …
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Custodia Bank’s Fight for a Fed Account: A Clash Over Discretion and Access
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has weighed in on a significant legal battle between Custodia Bank, Inc., a Wyoming-based bank focused on digital assets, and the Federal Reserve System. …
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed: Appeals Court Upholds Summary Judgments in Dram Shop Cases
A fatal car accident has led to a legal battle, and the Georgia Court of Appeals has sided with two establishments that served alcohol to the driver involved. The court …
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Healthcare Fraud Sentence Upheld: Court Says Judge Acted Within Discretion
by Samantha Clark & Wei ZhangThe Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the 39-month prison sentence of Tania Cesar for her role in a healthcare fraud scheme. Cesar argued that her sentence was too …
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Navy Sailor’s Conviction Partially Overturned Due to Missing Video Evidence
A military court has partially overturned the conviction of Riley S. Coleman, a U.S. Navy Operations Specialist, citing the improper use of substitute testimony in place of crucial missing video …
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Ohio Appeals Court Affirms Conviction in Dog Shelter Case
The Tenth Appellate District Court of Ohio has upheld the Franklin County Municipal Court’s decision to convict Larisa Whitfield of violating Ohio law regarding the care of companion animals. The …
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The Eighth Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed the convictions of Treshaun Lee-Robinson on charges of receiving stolen property, forgery, and theft. The case centered around altered checks and …
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Casino Dreams Dashed: Court Sides with Tribe on Due Process, But Reconsideration Continues
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, after years of effort, saw their plans for a casino in Vallejo, California, hit a major snag. A recent court decision, stemming from …
