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State v. Thille - Supreme Court of Kansas Legal Opinion

The Supreme Court of Kansas issued a legal opinion in the case of State v. Thille, addressing issues related to imperfect self-defense and voluntary manslaughter instructions. The court affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeals, which had affirmed the district court's conviction of the appellant for reckless second-degree murder.

Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Linda S. Dickens' Law License

The Kansas Supreme Court has reinstated Linda S. Dickens' law license, which was indefinitely suspended in 2019. The court adopted the recommendation of the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys following a reinstatement hearing. Dickens must satisfy administrative requirements before her name is added to the active roster of attorneys.

Henshaw v. State of Alabama - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion in Henshaw v. State of Alabama, addressing appeals related to a protection-from-abuse case and a domestic-abuse charge. The court dismissed one appeal and transferred another to the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Kinsman Investments LLC v. Alfa Mutual Insurance Company - Mandamus Petition

The Supreme Court of Alabama granted a petition for a writ of mandamus, directing the Mobile Circuit Court to set aside its order denying summary judgment. The case involves claims by Kinsman Investments LLC against Alfa Mutual Insurance Company and its adjuster, Jeffery Dimoff, regarding insurance payouts after Hurricane Katrina.

Jackie Walter v. Branch Hays Farm SC Associates, LP, and Hudson Construction Company

The Supreme Court of Alabama affirmed a summary judgment against Jackie Walter in her slip-and-fall case against Branch Hays Farm SC Associates, LP, and Hudson Construction Company. The court found the hazard was open and obvious as a matter of law.

Smitherman v. Roberts - Employment Dispute Appeal

The Alabama Supreme Court issued an opinion in Smitherman v. Roberts, an employment dispute involving a former teacher and the Department of Youth Services (DYS). The court reversed and remanded the lower court's judgment in favor of the plaintiff, Derrick Roberts.

Tim Cloud v. Continental Roofing Company, LLC - Petition for Writ of Mandamus

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied Continental Roofing Company, LLC's petition for a writ of mandamus. Continental sought to have the Etowah Circuit Court's order denying its motion to dismiss for improper venue vacated. The court found the venue to be proper.

Nielsen v. Burke - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Nielsen v. Burke, affirming in part and reversing in part a district court decision. The case involves a former inmate suing prison officials for failing to protect her from sexual assault. The court affirmed the denial of qualified immunity and the jury's finding of liability, awarding $19.3 million in damages.

Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock - Civil Rights Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Johnnie Russell v. Ryan Comstock, concerning a civil rights appeal related to a Fourth Amendment violation claim. The court reviewed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant police officers.

Ballard Spahr LLP v. Official Committee of Equity Security Holders - Seventh Circuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Ballard Spahr LLP v. Official Committee of Equity Security Holders. The court ruled that the debtor, Greenpoint Tactical Income Fund LLC, was not liable for legal fees incurred by its managing member, Michael Hull, in relation to SEC and DOJ investigations.