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Brighthouse Life Insurance Company v. Overbrook1 LLC - Commercial Foreclosure Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's order granting summary judgment in a commercial foreclosure action. The court found that the defendants failed to present a valid basis for reconsideration of the foreclosure order.

State of New Jersey v. Andre Williams - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for defendant Andre Williams. The court reviewed the denial of a petition for relief without an evidentiary hearing concerning a 1989 aggravated assault and receiving stolen property conviction.

State of New Jersey v. Gregory Oliver - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of State of New Jersey v. Gregory Oliver. The court affirmed the denial of the defendant's petition for post-conviction relief, finding no prima facie case for ineffective assistance of counsel.

DOJ Proposes Rule to Expedite State Death Penalty Cases

The Department of Justice has proposed a rule to streamline federal habeas review of state death penalty cases, aiming to reduce the time between conviction and execution. This proposal seeks to remove barriers to certification for states with established postconviction capital counsel systems, making certification decisions final.

DOJ: Mississippi Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Armed Carjacking

The Department of Justice announced that Un’Darius Dickerson was sentenced to nine years in prison for armed carjacking and brandishing a firearm. The sentencing is part of the DOJ's Violent Crime Initiative.

W International Companies Pay $10.5M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

The Department of Justice announced that W International LLC and related companies will pay $10.5 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act for overcharging the U.S. Air Force and Navy for weld tables. The settlement includes a whistleblower award of over $1.8 million.

Buonauro v. Scott - Unjust Enrichment Damages Upheld

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's judgment awarding damages for unjust enrichment. The court found sufficient evidence for the jury's award and affirmed that unjust enrichment, rather than quantum-meruit, was the proper remedy in this case.

Ashby v. Wythe County Dept. of Social Services - Child Neglect Finding Affirmed

The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's finding of child abuse and neglect against Benjamin Howard Ashby. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting testimony regarding a child's sexualized behavior, deeming any error harmless.

Virginia Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment on Daughter Contact Condition

The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment, upholding a condition of a suspended sentence that prohibited contact with the appellant's daughter. The court found no abuse of discretion and that constitutional rights were not violated.

Kyle Wayne Thacker v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Child Pornography Conviction

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Kyle Wayne Thacker for reproducing child pornography. The court found sufficient evidence to prove Thacker reproduced the material found on his cellphone, affirming the trial court's decision.