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. The court’s decision, handed down on October 31, 2025, centers on whether the Federal Reserve Banks have the discretion to…
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Architects Get a Pass: Court Rules on Consumer Fraud Act
The New Jersey Appellate Division has weighed in on a case involving the Borough of Caldwell and Cozzarelli Cirminiello Architects, LLC (CCA), focusing on whether architects are subject to the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA). The court’s decision provides clarity on the application of the “learned professionals” exception to…
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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 case centered around allegations that Whitfield failed to provide adequate shelter for her two pit bull-type dogs. Background of the…
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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 a dispute with the Department of the Interior, has partially sided with the tribe, but the legal battle is far…
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Delaware Court Denies Interlocutory Appeal in Regions Financial Derivative Lawsuit
The Delaware Court of Chancery has denied a request for an immediate appeal in a derivative lawsuit against Regions Financial Corporation and its bank, Regions Bank. The case, brought by shareholder Katherine Richards Brewer, centers around allegations of illegal overdraft practices and the actions (or inactions) of the company’s board…
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Coal Miner’s Black Lung Claim Revived: Court Finds Error in Benefits Denial
Virgil Markovich, a former coal miner, has won a significant victory in his pursuit of workers’ compensation benefits for occupational pneumoconiosis (OP), commonly known as black lung. The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia reversed a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review that had denied his claim,…
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Utah Supreme Court Issues Public Reprimand to Former County Attorney for Prejudicial Statements
The Utah Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand to David O. Leavitt, the former Utah County Attorney, for violating Rule 3.6 of the Utah Rules of Professional Conduct. This rule restricts attorneys from making extrajudicial statements that could prejudice legal proceedings. The case stems from comments Leavitt made during…
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Father’s Appeal Over Attorneys’ Fees Dismissed by Delaware Supreme Court
The Delaware Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Rodney Cullen (referred to as “Father” in the court documents) regarding an order from the Family Court requiring him to pay a portion of Daniela Michaels’ (referred to as “Mother”) attorneys’ fees. The court found that the appeal was not…
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Tax Tribunal Dismissal Upheld: Bluewater Natural Gas Loses Appeal Over Property Tax Dispute
Ray Township, Michigan – In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals sided with Ray Township in a property tax dispute, upholding the Michigan Tax Tribunal’s dismissal of Bluewater Natural Gas Holding, LLC’s appeal. The court found that Bluewater failed to file its petition within the required timeframe, thus…
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Texas Appeals Court Rules Yelp Must Face Lawsuit in Texas
The Fifteenth Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas, has ruled that Yelp, Inc., the online review platform, must defend itself against a lawsuit brought by the State of Texas in a Texas court. The court found that Yelp’s actions, specifically the posting of a disclaimer on the business pages of…