US Federal

Com. v. Atkinson - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion in Com. v. Atkinson, addressing an appeal from a judgment of sentence following probation revocation. The court affirmed the sentence imposed by the municipal court.

Com. v. Gigee, S. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a judgment of sentence in Com. v. Gigee, S. The court granted the appellant's counsel's petition to withdraw, finding the appeal to be wholly frivolous after an independent review of the record. The case involved charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen property.

M. Musser v. SEPTA - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a trial court's judgment in the case of M. Musser v. SEPTA. The appellant alleged injury due to an aggressive bus restart, but the court found no negligence under the jerk and jolt doctrine.

S.G. Smith v. PPB - Parole Violation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in S.G. Smith v. PPB, concerning a parolee's appeal of a parole board decision. The court addressed the recalculation of the parole violator maximum date and the denial of credit for confinement time. The court denied the petitioner's counsel's application to withdraw without prejudice.

K. Booth v. PPB - Parole Violation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in K. Booth v. PPB, affirming the Pennsylvania Parole Board's decision to recommit Booth as a Convicted Parole Violator. The court upheld the recalculation of his parole violation maximum date to April 6, 2026, based on new federal convictions.

Ivy Hill Congregation v. PA DHS - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in Ivy Hill Congregation v. PA DHS. The court granted Ivy Hill's application for summary relief due to the Department of Human Services' failure to contest the application, without independently resolving the clergyman privilege issue.

B.F. Cash v. Bureau of Driver Licensing - DUI Implied Consent

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a one-year driver's license suspension for a DUI arrestee who refused chemical testing. The court found the police had reasonable grounds to request the test and properly informed the appellant of the consequences of refusal under the Implied Consent Law.

Vertical Exploration v. Americo Oil - Unitization Order Dispute

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals reversed a Corporation Commission order that dismissed an application to terminate a unitization order. The court held the Commission retains authority over its orders, even if the unitization plan includes an amendment provision. This decision remands the matter for further proceedings.

Parker v. Valliance Bank - Court Opinion

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a judgment in favor of Valliance Bank in a case where customers alleged the bank negligently disclosed financial records. While the court found a violation of the Oklahoma Financial Privacy Act, it upheld the lower court's decision.

Oklahoma Mother Appeals Termination of Parental Rights

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a district court's order terminating a mother's parental rights to her child, J.S., Jr. The mother appealed, claiming insufficient notice of hearings and that termination was not in the child's best interest. The appellate court found notice was legally sufficient and termination was justified.