US Courts

Fulton County Board of Commissioners v. Fulton County Republican Party - Case Reversed

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's grant of a writ of mandamus and contempt order against the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The appellate court found that the trial court interfered with the Commissioners' constitutional prerogative to appoint public officers.

Caroline Jeffords v. Fulton County, Georgia - Interlocutory Application Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted an interlocutory application in the case of Caroline Jeffords v. Fulton County, Georgia. The court's order directs the Appellant to file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days and instructs the Clerk of Superior Court to include the order in the record.

Powell v. Amazon.com, Inc. - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in Powell v. Amazon.com, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to file a required brief by the deadline. This action concludes the appellate process for this specific case.

Belsanti v. Kutak Rock - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated a lower court's grant of summary judgment in Belsanti v. Kutak Rock, LLP. The court found that the lower court erred in ordering disclosure of privileged communications and that the claims did not accrue outside the limitations period. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Lenk v. Monolithic - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals partially vacated and affirmed an order enforcing a federal district court judgment for attorney fees and costs. The court found that the statute of limitations for domesticating one of the fee orders had expired, impacting the enforceability of that specific order.

Donovan v. Donovan - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Decision

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential memorandum decision affirming a lower court's judgment dismissing a petition to reform and probate a will. The decision addresses the interpretation of a power of appointment within a trust and its exercise in a will.

Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion on Joinder, Evidence, and Jury Instructions

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion detailing legal proceedings related to joinder, evidence, and jury instructions. The court outlined standards for appellate review concerning joinder of offenses and the admissibility of evidence, particularly addressing the application of rules regarding other acts evidence.

Prososki v. Regan - Court Opinion on Appeal and Error

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a court opinion in Prososki v. Regan, addressing issues of appeal and error, divorce property division, evidence, and expert witnesses. The opinion clarifies rules regarding the presentation and weight of evidence and the classification of marital and non-marital property.

Gilliam v. Galvin - Appeal Summary Disposition Order

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a summary disposition order in the appeal of William H. Gilliam v. Susan Gale Galvin. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, finding that the dismissal of Gilliam's federal Lanham Act claim by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii was a final judgment on the merits and thus barred by res judicata in state court.

Disciplinary Counsel v. McNamara - Attorney Discipline

The Ohio Supreme Court has entered an interim default suspension against attorney Walter James McNamara IV. This action follows his failure to file an answer to a formal complaint pending before the Board of Professional Conduct. The suspension is effective immediately, prohibiting him from practicing law in any form.