United States

Establishment of the Nine Lakes of East Tennessee Viticultural Area

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has established the Nine Lakes of East Tennessee Viticultural Area. This final rule defines a new geographical designation for wine production, impacting labeling and origin claims for wines from this region.

Nashoba Valley Viticultural Area Established

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has established the Nashoba Valley Viticultural Area. This rule defines a specific geographic region for the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine, impacting agricultural producers and wineries within the designated area.

Oil Country Tubular Goods Reviews Scheduled

The International Trade Commission has scheduled full five-year reviews for oil country tubular goods from India, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam. These reviews will determine if existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders should be continued.

Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip Determinations from China, India, Taiwan, UAE

The International Trade Commission has published a notice regarding determinations for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film, Sheet, and Strip from China, India, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates. This notice pertains to ongoing investigations and reviews.

Berryman/Hurd Minors - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and remanded an order terminating parental rights for the Berryman/Hurd minors. The court found that the trial court committed plain error by failing to properly determine that rare circumstances existed for termination without reunification efforts, impacting the respondents' substantial rights.

In re L. A. Ledee Minor - Parental Rights Termination

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating a mother's parental rights to her minor child. The termination was based on grounds including abuse, substance abuse, and emotional instability, citing previous terminations for siblings due to similar issues.

Kewadin Casinos Gaming v. Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson - Legal Malpractice Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed in part and remanded a legal malpractice case involving Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority and its former general counsel. The court found that tribal sovereign immunity did not bar the lawsuit and that further review was needed for a forum-selection clause.

LaDouce Dental Laboratory v. Department of Treasury - Sales Tax Exemption

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a sales tax exemption for certain dental products sold by LaDouce Dental Laboratory. The court found that bite splints, bleaching trays, and sport guards were taxable, upholding the Department of Treasury's audit determination.

People of Michigan v. Johnny Lee Tucker - Meth Conviction Affirmation

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the meth conviction and sentence of Johnny Lee Tucker. The court found no errors in the lower court's proceedings, upholding the jury's verdict and the sentence imposed.

Platsis v. Calhoun County - Creek Maintenance Denied

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to compel creek maintenance and dismissing the case. The plaintiff had sought to force the Calhoun County Water Resources Commissioner to clean Helmer Creek, a request that has been unsuccessful in previous legal efforts.