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Green Belt Bank & Trust v. Van Mill - Garnishment Order Limit Appeal

The Iowa Supreme Court has published its opinion in the case of Green Belt Bank & Trust v. Stephanie Marie Van Mill et al. The appeal concerned the application of Iowa Code section 642.21(1)(e) to limit the amount a judgment creditor could recover through garnishment. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.

Iowa Supreme Court Opinion on Garnishment of Independent Contractor Funds

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that Iowa Code section 642.21(1), which limits garnishment of an 'employee's' earnings, does not apply to funds owed to independent contractors. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court decision regarding the garnishment of funds owed to Mashon Van Mill.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Illegal Tariffs

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 21 states and two governors, has sued the Trump administration to block new tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit argues these tariffs are illegal and violate the separation of powers, seeking a court order to declare them unlawful and issue refunds for costs paid by states.

NY AG Statement on Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Ruling

New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement on a ruling concerning source of income protections for renters. The ruling by the New York Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, impacts housing discrimination lawsuits.

Generoso Polendey Taclibon v. State of Texas - Sex Offense Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Generoso Polendey Taclibon for a first-degree felony offense of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. The court found no merit in Taclibon's arguments regarding excluded evidence, false testimony, and the denial of a new trial.

Julia Ann Poff v. Gina Annette Dare - Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, has dismissed the appeal in Julia Ann Poff v. Gina Annette Dare. The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to file a required brief following the notice of appeal.

In Re J.C. Juvenile v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, dismissed a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Bobby Kirby in the case of In Re J.C., a Juvenile v. the State of Texas. The court found the petition and related motion for emergency relief to be moot. The case was originally filed as a mandamus action.

Stewart v. Lee - Texas Court of Appeals Opinion Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Stewart v. Lee. The appellate court upheld the trial court's order granting Sharon Lee's Application for Issuance of Turnover Order and awarding attorney's fees to Lee. The Stewarts' various claims against Lee were dismissed.

City Wide Franchise Company v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied City Wide Franchise Company's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court refused to compel the trial court to enforce a forum-selection clause, allowing premises liability and negligence claims to proceed in Texas.

Schiaffo v. State of Texas - Mandamus Case Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by William and Reba Schiaffo. The relators contended the trial court abused its discretion in resolving a discovery and sanctions dispute. The court found no abuse of discretion and denied the petition.