US Courts

State vs. Dustin Curtis Winter - Criminal Appeal

The Missouri Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of State vs. Dustin Curtis Winter. The court affirmed in part and vacated and remanded in part Winter's convictions for first-degree murder and kidnapping. The matter is remanded solely to correct the written judgment to align with the oral pronouncement of sentences.

Christopher A. Scott v. State of Missouri - Postconviction Relief Appeal

The Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed the denial of postconviction relief for Christopher A. Scott. The court found that Scott's amended motion did not challenge the original pro se claim, leading to the affirmation of the lower court's judgment.

Louisiana Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Henry L. Klein

The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended attorney Henry L. Klein from the practice of law, effective December 18, 2025. This action follows a disciplinary proceeding initiated by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and adds to Klein's extensive prior disciplinary history, including previous suspensions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.