In a recent ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of Juan Alaniz, who was found guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition despite being a convicted felon. The court rejected Alaniz’s arguments that the law under which he was convicted was unconstitutional. The Legal Battle:…
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Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Murder Convictions, Corrects Sentencing Error
The Nebraska Supreme Court recently weighed in on the case of Adam L. Price, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of his two young children. The court affirmed the convictions but made a crucial correction to the sentencing, eliminating credit for time served. The Case’s Origins In…
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Court Upholds Convictions in Wood County Case, Rejecting Double Jeopardy Claim
The Sixth Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed the convictions and sentences of Jake I. Hoffman, who was appealing judgments from the Wood County Court of Common Pleas. The case, which involved multiple charges stemming from incidents in early 2024, centered on Hoffman’s claims that two of his convictions…
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Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Sexual Abuse Case
The Wyoming Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of Ryan Dale Townsend on one count of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor, rejecting his arguments that the jury instructions were flawed. The case, which originated in Natrona County, involved allegations of abuse against a minor identified as VL. Background of…
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Court Slaps Attorney with Sanctions for AI-Generated Legal Errors
The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, has issued a ruling that serves as a cautionary tale for attorneys increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) in their legal practice. The court found that attorney LeRoy George Siddell violated several professional conduct rules by submitting a legal brief…
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Court Tosses Out “Frivolous” Lawsuit Filled with Conspiracy Theories
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit filed by John William Liccione, deeming his claims “patently frivolous” and lacking a substantial federal question. The court’s decision, issued on October 3, 2025, ends the case against VR Systems, Inc., its CEO, and numerous government officials.…
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Court Upholds Dismissal of FDCPA Lawsuit Against Freedom Mortgage and Law Firm
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by James Taylor against Freedom Mortgage Corporation and the law firm McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC. Taylor alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in connection with nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings…
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Father Wins Some, Loses Some in Child Custody and Support Battle
A recent ruling from the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals addresses a long-running dispute between J.D.S. (“the father”) and S.G.S. (“the mother”) regarding child custody, visitation, and financial support. The case stems from their divorce in 2016 and subsequent modifications sought by the father. The court affirmed parts of the…
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Court Sides with Helmerich & Payne in Venezuela Expropriation Case
A U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision, allowing a lawsuit by Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. (Helmerich) against Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to proceed. The case revolves around the 2010 expropriation of assets belonging to Helmerich’s Venezuelan subsidiary.…
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Court Reverses Decision, Finding Arkansas Motion for Belated Appeal Tolls Statute of Limitations
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a district court’s decision, ruling that a motion for a belated appeal in Arkansas does, in fact, pause the clock on the federal statute of limitations for filing a habeas corpus petition. This case, *Harl A. Garrett v. Dexter Payne*, centers on…