Courts & Legal

Dwayne Williams v. State of Louisiana - Wrongful Conviction Compensation

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Dwayne Williams v. State of Louisiana. The case concerns compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment under state law, and the court's ruling addresses the procedural stay of proceedings related to a federal civil rights action.

Ngoc Troung v. Marcus Dewayne Sanders and Old American Indemnity Company

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court's decision regarding property damage claims. The court ruled that a tortfeasor is not entitled to deduct for betterment in a victim's property damage claim for a vehicle, affirming the appellate court's decision. However, the court reversed the award of penalties, deeming it not warranted for this legal issue of first impression.

Evangelia Bilalis v. Wallace Drennan and Zurich American Insurance Company

The Supreme Court of Louisiana affirmed lower court rulings in Evangelia Bilalis v. Wallace Drennan and Zurich American Insurance Company. The court determined that legal interest accrues from the date of judicial demand, even if a judgment incorrectly states a different date.

Lealon Johnson v. Aecom Amentum Government Services - Workers' Compensation

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed and remanded the case of Lealon Johnson v. Aecom Amentum Government Services. The court addressed legal issues regarding the timeliness of workers' compensation claims, particularly when an employer continues full salary payments without an initial wage loss.

Kentucky Supreme Court Opinion: AG v. Council for Better Education

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of Attorney General Russell Coleman v. Council for Better Education, Inc. The ruling addresses the constitutional mandate for education funding in Kentucky, referencing historical precedents and the fundamental right to education.

Thomas R. Moore v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Criminal Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued a modified opinion affirming the resentencing of Thomas R. Moore to 20 years imprisonment. The court addressed whether Moore was competent for resentencing and if the trial court erred in its sentencing decision, ultimately affirming the lower court's ruling.

Wayne M. Haggard v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Affirming Murder Conviction

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Wayne M. Haggard for Murder, who was sentenced to twenty-eight years of incarceration. This memorandum opinion is designated as non-precedential and cannot be cited as binding precedent.

James Blakemore v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Criminal Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying James Blakemore's motion to withdraw his guilty plea. The court found the plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily, and that claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were unsubstantiated by the record. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Christine Nicole Falconite v. Shed Wise, LLC - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a decision that Christine Nicole Falconite was an independent contractor, not an employee, of Shed Wise, LLC. The court's memorandum opinion designated the decision as non-precedential.

Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Linda S. Dickens' Law License

The Kansas Supreme Court has reinstated Linda S. Dickens' law license, which was indefinitely suspended in 2019. The court adopted the recommendation of the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys following a reinstatement hearing. Dickens must satisfy administrative requirements before her name is added to the active roster of attorneys.