U.S. Bank Trust National Association found itself on the losing side of a legal battle in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The Eighth Appellate District Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s decision, effectively blocking the bank’s attempt to foreclose on a property. The core issue revolved around a prior tax foreclosure…
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Indiana Court Upholds Property Division in Contentious Divorce Case
The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a Hendricks County Superior Court decision in a highly contested divorce case, upholding the property division and child support orders. The case involved allegations of fraudulent asset transfers, uncooperative behavior from the husband and his parents, and a complex financial history. The court’s…
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West Virginia Court Affirms Tax Reduction for Natural Gas Pipelines Due to Economic Obsolescence
The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia has upheld a decision by the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) that reduced the assessed value of natural gas pipelines owned by MarkWest Liberty NGL Pipeline, LLC (MarkWest). The ruling stems from a dispute over the property tax assessment of three 20-inch…
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Hawaiian Airlines Loses Tax Battle Over Aircraft Parts
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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Court Reverses Class Certification in Decades-Long Energy Stock Case
The Ohio Court of Appeals has overturned a trial court’s decision to certify a class action lawsuit against Centerior Energy Corporation and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (CEI), dealing a blow to the plaintiffs in a case that has been ongoing for over two decades. The case, originating from disputes over…
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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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Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Abandoning Clients and Other Misconduct
The Supreme Court of Maryland has ordered the disbarment of attorney David B. Mintz following a series of professional misconduct violations. The decision, handed down on October 24, 2025, stems from Mintz’s representation of 14 clients in bankruptcy court, as well as his own financial and personal issues. The court…
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Kentucky Supreme Court Rules on Property Tax Lien Dispute, Upholding Pro Rata Distribution
The Kentucky Supreme Court has weighed in on a case involving a dispute over how to divide the proceeds from a property auction. The court affirmed the Court of Appeals’ decision, rejecting the argument that the holder of the earliest recorded tax lien should receive priority. Instead, the Supreme Court…
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Import Company Hit with Default Judgment Over Unpaid Taxes
The United States Court of International Trade has sided with the government in a case against E-Dong, U.S.A., Inc., a California-based import company. The court granted a default judgment, meaning E-Dong failed to respond to the lawsuit, and now owes the government over $234,000 in unpaid federal excise taxes (FETs),…
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Court Rules TEFRA Partnership Petition Deadline is Jurisdictional, Dismissing Late Filing
The United States Tax Court has ruled that the deadline for filing a petition in a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) partnership case is a jurisdictional requirement. This means that if a petition is filed late, the court doesn’t have the power to hear the case, and it…