Legal Research

Living Lands, LLC v. Harold Ward - Environmental Law Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in Living Lands, LLC v. Harold Ward, dismissing claims related to West Virginia's environmental reclamation activities. The court found that the plaintiffs' claims were barred by claim preclusion or failed to state a claim under the Clean Water Act.

State v. Street - Theft and Receiving Stolen Property Convictions

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment convicting Joshua Street of theft and receiving stolen property. The court found no plain error in failing to merge the convictions, as the later use of the stolen credit card caused separate harm.

State v. Wang - Plea Validity and Sentencing

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the validity of a guilty plea in State v. Wang but reversed the imposition of post-release control at sentencing. The court found the trial court complied with Crim.R. 11(C) regarding the plea.

State v. Roper - Enforcement of Settlement Agreement

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to enforce a settlement agreement in a debt collection case. The court found that the agreed-upon terms were clear and constituted a valid contract, affirming the judgment against the appellant. The original debt was for $10,199.02.

Andino v. Nexius Solutions - Opinion and Order on Motions in Limine

The Delaware Superior Court issued an Opinion and Order ruling on Plaintiffs' Motions in Limine in the wrongful death case Andino v. Nexius Solutions. The court addressed arguments regarding the admissibility of evidence concerning the negligence of Velex, the employer of the decedents.

CLX Logistics LLC v Chase Corporation - Order on Motions to Dismiss

The Delaware Superior Court issued an order addressing motions to dismiss in a breach of contract dispute between CLX Logistics LLC and Chase Corporation. The court's decision pertains to the interpretation of termination and dispute resolution clauses within the parties' Master Transportation Services Agreement.

Order denying reconsideration in Lane v. Healthcare Services Group

The Delaware Superior Court denied a motion for reconsideration in the case of Lane v. Healthcare Services Group. The plaintiff sought reconsideration of an order denying her motion to compel the production of a child abuse report related to her employment termination case.

Order denying Eric Holmes' post-conviction relief motion

The Delaware Superior Court denied Eric Holmes' motion for post-conviction relief. Holmes was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited and sentenced as a habitual offender. This order addresses his latest attempt to challenge his conviction.

Ryan v. Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp. - Assisted Living Security Deposit Statute

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Ryan v. Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp. that community fees charged by assisted living residences (ALRs) can be considered lawful if they correspond to ALR-specific intake services. This decision clarifies the application of the security deposit statute to ALRs.

Berry v. Commonwealth - Resentencing and Psychiatric Examination

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a lower court's decision allowing a reciprocal court-ordered psychiatric examination of a defendant seeking resentencing. The defendant had presented expert testimony regarding his mental condition, prompting the Commonwealth's request for its own expert evaluation.