In a recent decision, the Alaska Supreme Court affirmed a lower court’s ruling regarding a man’s attempt to present information to a grand jury. The case, *Thomas Garber v. Superior Court, Third Judicial District*, centered on the process by which citizens can bring matters of public welfare or safety to…
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Texas Court Sides with Defendant in Evidence Exclusion Case
The legal system can be a complex maze, and this recent case highlights the importance of following the rules, especially when it comes to sharing evidence. The Eighth District Court of Appeals in Texas recently affirmed a lower court’s decision to exclude evidence the prosecution presented late in a criminal…
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Texas Court Upholds Exclusion of Evidence in Child Injury Case
The State of Texas recently lost an appeal in a case involving Arizona Rooney, where the trial court excluded evidence due to its late disclosure to the defense. The Eighth District Court of Appeals in El Paso affirmed the lower court’s decision, emphasizing the importance of timely evidence disclosure under…
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California Supreme Court Weighs in on Transgender Rights in Long-Term Care Facilities
The California Supreme Court has issued a modified opinion regarding a case concerning the rights of transgender residents in long-term care facilities. The court’s decision focuses on a specific provision of the state’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights, which prohibits staff from repeatedly…
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Court Upholds Customs Determination on Quartz Countertop Imports, But Finds Due Process Violations
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled on a case involving Superior Commercial Solutions, LLC (Superior), an importer of quartz slab countertops, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs). The court largely upheld Customs’ determination that Superior was evading antidumping and countervailing duties on quartz surface products imported from…
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Donald Trump Ally Alina Habba Unlawfully Installed as N.J. Prosecutor, Third Circuit Rules
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Alina Habba cannot serve as the Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. This decision stems from a complex interplay of federal laws governing how vacant positions in the federal government can be filled, especially those requiring Senate…
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Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Traffic Stop, Clarifies Video Evidence Review
The Arizona Supreme Court has weighed in on a case involving a traffic stop that led to the discovery of marijuana, affirming the trial court’s decision and clarifying how appellate courts should review video evidence. The case, *State v. Asalia Guadalupe Alvarez-Soto*, addresses whether a police officer had reasonable suspicion…
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Court Reverses Dismissal in Tax Dispute, Citing Lack of “Willfulness” in Discovery
The Alabama Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a tax appeal case, finding that the dismissal was an excessive sanction. The case, *Southampton 100, LLC v. Alabama Department of Revenue*, centered on a dispute over property taxes for a low-income housing property. The Supreme Court’s ruling…
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Court Rules Social Security Administration Can Charge Fees for FOIA Requests, Even if Late
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Social Security Administration (SSA) in a case involving a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The court ruled that the SSA can charge fees for processing requests, even if the agency doesn’t meet the FOIA’s deadlines, as long as the…
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Court Reverses Decision in Suicide Case, Citing Potential Lack of Training for Jail Staff
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has partially reversed a lower court’s decision in a case brought by the estate of Kongchi Justin Thao, who died by suicide while detained in the Grady County Law Enforcement Center in Oklahoma. The court upheld the lower court’s decision on the excessive force…