United States

Com. v. Kirkland, K - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in Commonwealth v. Kirkland, K. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the appellant's motion to suppress a firearm recovered during a traffic stop, upholding the judgment of sentence for carrying a firearm without a license and careless driving.

Commonwealth v. Gaddy - PCRA Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of Jerry R. Gaddy's Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition. The court found the petition to be untimely filed and Gaddy failed to establish an exception to the statutory time-bar. The original conviction dates back to 1976.

In Re: G. Bush, Appeal of: M. Bush - Estate Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's order invalidating a will based on lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence. The decision stems from a long-standing dispute within the Bush family over the estate of Genevieve Bush.

Com. v. Day, L. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the criminal appeal of Com. v. Day, L. The court reversed one conviction (PWID) and affirmed others, vacating part of the judgment of sentence. The appeal concerned the denial of a motion to suppress evidence and the sufficiency of evidence for the PWID conviction.

Duffy v. Tatum - Pennsylvania Superior Court Opinion

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Duffy v. Tatum, ruling that a company's website did not provide sufficiently clear notice of its terms of service, thus a consumer did not agree to waive their right to a jury trial. The case involved preliminary objections related to an alternative dispute resolution clause.

Cutchember v. State - Criminal Procedure Retroactivity

The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that the state's new law (CP § 1-211), which prohibits stops or searches based solely on the odor of cannabis, does not apply retroactively to incidents occurring before its July 1, 2023 effective date. This decision impacts the application of the exclusionary remedy for cannabis-related stops and searches conducted prior to the statute's enactment.

International Trade Commission - Violation of Section 337

The International Trade Commission has issued a final determination finding a violation of Section 337 concerning certain cameras, camera systems, and accessories. Remedial orders have been issued, and the investigation has been terminated.

Certain Freight Rail Couplers from India: Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination

The International Trade Administration has issued a preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination concerning certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from India. This notice aligns the final determination with the final antidumping duty determination.

International Trade Commission - Disposable ENDS Investigation

The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) devices and components thereof. This notice initiates the investigation, identified as Investigation No. 337-TA-1486, under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Ferrovanadium from China and South Africa Determinations

The International Trade Commission has published a notice regarding the fourth review of determinations concerning ferrovanadium from China and South Africa. This notice is part of ongoing investigations related to trade practices.