The Court of Appeals of Georgia has upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta stemming from a car accident involving a city fire truck. The ruling centers on whether the injured party, Ugochukwu Okeke, properly notified the city about his claim, a crucial…
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Beniah Griffin-Morgan Loses Appeal in Aggravated Assault Case
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld the conviction of Beniah Griffin-Morgan on aggravated assault charges related to a 2021 shooting incident in Philadelphia. Griffin-Morgan argued that the evidence presented at trial was not sufficient to prove he was the shooter. However, the court disagreed, citing a combination of direct…
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Construction Company Loses Contract Dispute in Oregon Appeals Court
The Oregon Court of Appeals has sided with KOZ 2211 SW 4th Avenue, LLC, in a contract dispute with Seabold Construction Co., Inc. The case revolved around a construction project and a disagreement over payments for the work completed. The court upheld the lower court’s decisions, dismissing Seabold’s claims. The…
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Arkansas Court of Appeals Reverses Decision in Kelley’s Restaurant Lawsuit
The Arkansas Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision in a case involving Kelley’s Restaurant and Richard Baughn Construction (RBC), a contractor on a highway project. The original case, filed by Wynne-Ark., Inc., d/b/a Kelley’s Restaurant (Kelley’s), alleged negligence and sought damages from RBC due to the impact…
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Trustee Can Shield Some Attorney-Client Communications from Beneficiary, Court Rules
A recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Superior Court clarifies the boundaries of the fiduciary exception to attorney-client privilege in trust and estate cases. The court decided that a trustee can protect certain communications with their lawyer from disclosure to a beneficiary, specifically those related to a lawsuit the trustee filed…
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Texas Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Motion to Dismiss in Fraudulent Transfer Case
The Ninth District Court of Appeals in Texas has affirmed a trial court’s decision to deny a motion to dismiss filed under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA). The case, *Fort Apache Energy, Inc., et al. v. Short OG III, Ltd., et al.*, revolves around a dispute involving alleged fraudulent…
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Court Sides with Short OG III, Ltd. in Texas Citizens Participation Act Dispute
A Texas appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision, denying a motion to dismiss filed under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) in a case involving Fort Apache Energy, Inc. and several other defendants. The case, *Fort Apache Energy, Inc., et al. v. Short OG III, LTD., et al.*,…
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Sharkey’s Domestic Violence Conviction Stands: Court Upholds Trial Decision
The First Appellate District of Ohio has upheld the conviction of Breckin Sharkey for domestic violence. Sharkey had appealed the initial decision by the Hamilton County Municipal Court, arguing he received ineffective assistance of counsel during his trial. However, the appellate court disagreed, stating that Sharkey’s attorney’s actions fell within…
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Oil and Gas Rights Case Dismissed Due to Inadequate Appeal
The Ninth District Court of Appeals in Texas has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a case brought by Dwayne McQueen against several energy companies. McQueen, who represented himself (pro se) in both the trial court and the appeal, had his claims dismissed based on a legal rule that…
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Court Upholds Dismissal of Investor’s Claims in GameStop Case
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Donnahue George against several financial institutions and individuals, including Ken Griffin, related to the January 2021 GameStop short selling incident. The court found that George’s claims were either untimely or failed to adequately state a…