The Delaware Supreme Court has sided with the original homeowner in a case involving a foreclosure sale, rejecting the claims of a company that purchased the property at auction. The court affirmed the lower court’s decision to set aside the sale, even though the company, EN Properties, LLC, argued it…
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Delaware Court Allows Asbestos Defendants’ Data Preservation Lawsuit to Proceed
The Delaware Court of Chancery has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by several companies that are frequently defendants in asbestos litigation. These companies, often referred to as the “Repeat Litigants,” are seeking to prevent asbestos settlement trusts from implementing new data retention policies that would lead to…
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Divorce Case Partially Upheld, Issues with Spousal Support and Debt Remain
A recent ruling from the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia addresses an appeal in a divorce case, offering a mixed bag of outcomes for the appellant, Christopher M. (referred to as “Husband” in the court documents). The court affirmed some aspects of the lower court’s decision but also…
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Eviction Doesn’t End Appeal: Court Partially Sides with Landlord
The Second Appellate District of Texas at Fort Worth recently weighed in on a case involving a tenant, Talek Sherman, and his landlord, Hillcrest Apartments. The court’s decision highlights the complexities of appeals in eviction cases, particularly when the tenant has already been removed from the property. The Basics of…
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Oregon Supreme Court Says Grand Jury, Not Defendant, Decides Witness Testimony Mode
The Oregon Supreme Court has dismissed a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Austin Adrian Wall, a defendant in a criminal case. The case centered around a dispute over whether Wall could testify before the grand jury in person or if he was required to appear via videoconference.…
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Kentucky Court of Appeals: Ruling on Child Custody Agreement
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled on a case concerning a marital settlement agreement (MSA) and the custody of a child born outside of the marriage. The court vacated a lower court’s decision that enforced joint custody between a mother and a non-biological father, citing jurisdictional issues and the…
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Father’s Prison Sentence Upheld in Child Endangerment Case
A Delaware County, Ohio, appeals court has affirmed the conviction and sentencing of Jason Fuller, who was found guilty of endangering his seven children. Fuller was sentenced to a total of 210 months in prison after pleading guilty to seven counts of endangering children. The court rejected Fuller’s arguments that…
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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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Court Upholds Murder Conviction in Cleveland Shooting
The Ohio Court of Appeals, Eighth Appellate District, has affirmed the conviction of Victorious Carter-El for his role in a fatal shooting that occurred in Cleveland, Ohio, in January 2023. Carter-El, who was 16 at the time of the crime, was found guilty of murder, felonious assault, and discharging a…
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Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Sentence in Child Sexual Contact Case
The Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed the eight-year prison sentence of Steven Anderson, who pleaded no contest to first-degree unlawful sexual contact with a nine-year-old child. Despite acknowledging a mistake by the Superior Court in applying a sentencing guideline, the Supreme Court ruled the error was “harmless” because the trial…