The Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld a simple assault conviction against Brenton Joseph, ruling that his actions—including pulling out and opening a folding knife while aggressively approaching a hotel employee—were …

The Supreme Court of Georgia has affirmed the felony murder conviction of Tommy Joe Byrd, rejecting his appeal that the trial court improperly denied a motion for a mistrial after …

The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board has affirmed a lower court’s decision denying further medical and temporary disability benefits to an employee who sustained injuries in a work-related fall. The …

The Supreme Court of Georgia largely affirmed the conviction of Tony Adams, Jr., for the malice murder of his mother, Belinda Woodson, but overturned key parts of his sentence due …

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied a petition for rehearing, both at the panel level and en banc, in a high-stakes legal battle concerning the …

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision, ruling in favor of Paramount Pictures Corporation in a copyright dispute brought by the heirs of Ehud Yonay, …

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed the conviction of Oscar Vazquez-Ramirez for possessing a firearm while being unlawfully present in the United States. The ruling …

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down a Missouri law that required registered sex offenders to post a sign on Halloween stating, “No candy or treats at this …

A Kentucky appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to grant summary judgment, dismissing all claims against a legal custodian in a tragic 2018 single-vehicle accident that resulted in …

The Nebraska Supreme Court has affirmed a life sentence imposed on Armon K. Rejai for second degree murder, making it clear that appellate courts will not second-guess a trial judge’s …