The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawai’i has ruled against Hawaiian Airlines in a tax dispute involving general excise tax (GET) on aircraft parts purchased from Boeing. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision, concluding that the airline was not entitled to a refund for the GET it paid on…
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Navy Sailor’s STA-21 Disenrollment: Court Partially Sides with Government
The United States Court of Federal Claims has weighed in on a case involving Ignatius M. Tee, Jr., a former U.S. Navy aviation structural mechanic, and his disenrollment from the Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) program. The court’s decision, issued on November 10, 2025, partially sided with the government, dismissing several…
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Accountant Not Liable for Client’s Financial Statements Under Securities Act, Ninth Circuit Affirms
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision, finding that an independent accountant isn’t automatically liable for errors in a client’s financial statements, even if the accountant certified those statements for an initial public offering (IPO). The case, *Hunt v. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)*, centered on claims…
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D.C. Court: Commanders Case Must Return to Local Court
The District of Columbia’s lawsuit against the Washington Commanders and its owner, Dan Snyder, over allegations of consumer deception will be sent back to the D.C. Superior Court. A federal judge has ruled that the federal court doesn’t have the proper jurisdiction to hear the case. The Heart of the…
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Court Tosses Whistleblower Claim, Sends Case Back to D.C. Superior Court
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed a whistleblower claim filed by Thomas Thornton against the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The court found that Thornton failed to sufficiently demonstrate that his internal complaints about alleged race discrimination at NAS were related to potential violations of…
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Court Rules on Saudi Arabia’s Liability in Pensacola Naval Air Station Shooting
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has partially reversed a lower court’s decision regarding a lawsuit against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The case stems from a tragic shooting on December 6, 2019, at Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS Pensacola), Florida, where a Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) officer, Second…
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Alabama High School Athletic Association Loses Appeal Over Football Player Suspension
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) regarding a ruling about a high school football player’s eligibility. The court found that the trial court, which initially made the ruling, lacked the proper jurisdiction to do so. Background of…
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Police Officers Lose Appeal: Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Excessive Force Can Proceed
The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Guistina Aprileo, allowing her civil rights lawsuit against several police officers and the City of Springfield to move forward. The case centers on an alleged incident of excessive force during an arrest in 2018. The central question before the…
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Court Rules Department of Education Violated Employees’ First Amendment Rights During Shutdown
A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia found that the Department of Education violated the First Amendment rights of its employees during a government shutdown in 2025. The court determined that the Department’s actions, which included changing employees’ automated out-of-office email messages to include…
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School District Wins in Special Education Case: Attendance, Not Disability, the Key Issue
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Pearland Independent School District in a case involving a student, A.P., and her parents, who sought special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The court affirmed the lower court’s decision, concluding that the school district met…