The Court of Appeals of Georgia has upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta stemming from a car accident involving a city fire …
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The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld the conviction of Beniah Griffin-Morgan on aggravated assault charges related to a 2021 shooting incident in Philadelphia. Griffin-Morgan argued that the evidence presented …
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The Oregon Court of Appeals has sided with KOZ 2211 SW 4th Avenue, LLC, in a contract dispute with Seabold Construction Co., Inc. The case revolved around a construction project …
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The Arkansas Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision in a case involving Kelley’s Restaurant and Richard Baughn Construction (RBC), a contractor on a highway project. The original …
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Trustee Can Shield Some Attorney-Client Communications from Beneficiary, Court Rules
A recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Superior Court clarifies the boundaries of the fiduciary exception to attorney-client privilege in trust and estate cases. The court decided that a trustee can …
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Texas Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Motion to Dismiss in Fraudulent Transfer Case
The Ninth District Court of Appeals in Texas has affirmed a trial court’s decision to deny a motion to dismiss filed under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA). The case, …
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Court Sides with Short OG III, Ltd. in Texas Citizens Participation Act Dispute
A Texas appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision, denying a motion to dismiss filed under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) in a case involving Fort Apache Energy, …
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Sharkey’s Domestic Violence Conviction Stands: Court Upholds Trial Decision
The First Appellate District of Ohio has upheld the conviction of Breckin Sharkey for domestic violence. Sharkey had appealed the initial decision by the Hamilton County Municipal Court, arguing he …
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Oil and Gas Rights Case Dismissed Due to Inadequate Appeal
The Ninth District Court of Appeals in Texas has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a case brought by Dwayne McQueen against several energy companies. McQueen, who represented himself …
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Court Upholds Dismissal of Investor’s Claims in GameStop Case
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Donnahue George against several financial institutions and individuals, including Ken Griffin, related to the January …