The Arkansas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court’s decision, ruling that parents utilizing the state’s controversial Education Freedom Account (EFA) program have a fundamental right to join a lawsuit challenging the program’s constitutionality. In a significant win for parental advocates, the high court found that the parents’ financial stake…
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Wyoming Supreme Court Reinstates Attorney Cody Jerabek After Suspension
The Wyoming Supreme Court has officially reinstated attorney Cody M. Jerabek to the practice of law, concluding a three-year suspension that began in late 2022. The decision, issued on December 11, 2025, followed a recommendation from the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR). The Court’s order signifies the successful completion of…
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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Over School Voucher Challenge
The Arkansas Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal brought by the Arkansas Department of Education and other state officials concerning a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program—often referred to as a voucher program. The court’s decision hinges on a key legal doctrine: sovereign immunity.…
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Ethics Act Violations Upheld: Board Member Fails to Overturn Ethics Commission Ruling on Conference Expenses and Financial Filings
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has largely upheld a State Ethics Commission finding that Valerie Kean Staab, a member of the North and South Shenango Joint Municipal Authority (Authority) Board, violated the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act (Ethics Act) through improper expense reimbursements and deficient financial statements. While the court…
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Sunshine Act Suit Against School Board Fails on Technicality: Court Affirms Dismissal
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Troy Prozan and Louis Aliota against the Millcreek Township Board of School Directors, concluding that the case was filed too late under both the statute of limitations and the statute of repose governing the state’s Sunshine…
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Tax Court Says No to Foreign Account Penalty Appeals
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a U.S. Tax Court decision dismissing a petition filed by Stephen and Judy Jenner, ruling that the Tax Court lacks the authority to review penalties imposed for failing to report foreign bank accounts (FBAR penalties). The Jenners sought a Collection Due Process…
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Court Dismisses Bid to Block Custody Ruling, Citing Available Appeals
The Ashtabula County Eleventh Appellate District Court has dismissed a mother’s attempt to use a writ of prohibition to overturn actions taken by a magistrate in her ongoing child custody case, concluding that she has adequate remedies available through standard legal procedures. Katelyn Radic, the relator, sought the extraordinary writ…
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Court Dismisses Challenge to Park Officials Over Oath of Office Requirements
A private citizen’s attempt to oust three members of the City of Wilmington Board of Park Commissioners, based on allegations that they failed to properly take an oath of office, has been dismissed by the Ohio Twelfth Appellate District Court. The court ruled that the citizen, Quintin Koger Kidd, lacked…
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Workers’ Comp Denial Upheld: Court Finds No Abuse of Discretion in Denying Back Pay
The Tenth Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed the Industrial Commission of Ohio’s (the Commission) decision to deny Alisa L. Williams’ request for continued Temporary Total Disability (TTD) compensation, despite a recent addition of a specific back condition to her claim. The Court found that the Commission did not…
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West Virginia Court Vacates Family Court Order in Custody and Child Support Case
The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia has overturned parts of a family court decision involving a mother’s request to relocate with her children and the setting of child support. The ruling, issued on December 4, 2025, sends the case back to the family court for further review, citing…