Com. v. Johnson, S. - Habeas Corpus Denied

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's denial of Scott David Johnson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Johnson claimed the Department of Corrections erroneously computed his maximum sentence expiration date. The court found no error in the sentence computation.

MA-SA Construction, LLC v. Tropp - Arbitration Award Affirmation

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petition to vacate an arbitration award. The court found that the wife of the property owner was not an indispensable party and that the petition to vacate was untimely filed. This ruling upholds the original arbitration award in favor of the contractor.

Com. v. Pearsall, T. - Affirmation of Firearm Suppression

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's order suppressing a firearm found in a vehicle. The court found that the defendant had a reasonable expectation of privacy in a bag under his seat, and the Commonwealth failed to justify the warrantless search.

USITC: Float Glass Imports from China and Malaysia Injure US Industry

The USITC has determined that imports of float glass from China sold at less than fair value and subsidized, and imports from Malaysia found to be subsidized, have injured the U.S. industry. Consequently, antidumping and countervailing duty orders will be issued for China, and countervailing duty orders for Malaysia. The antidumping investigation for Malaysia was terminated due to negligible imports.

Washington Sues USDA Over Unconstitutional Funding Conditions

Washington State, joined by 20 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The suit challenges new, allegedly unconstitutional funding conditions imposed by the USDA on billions of dollars in critical program funding, including SNAP and WIC. The states argue these conditions related to immigration, DEI, and gender identity are vague, coercive, and exceed the agency's statutory authority.

Chaya vs State of Maharashtra - Reserved Category Eligibility

The Supreme Court of India ruled on the eligibility of reserved category candidates in teacher recruitment. The court addressed whether candidates who received relaxation in qualifying exam marks are entitled to migrate to the unreserved category based on merit in the main examination.

Abs Marine Services vs Andaman Nicobar Administration - Contractual Interpretation

The Supreme Court of India reviewed a case concerning the interpretation of contractual clauses involving the State. The Court examined whether non-negotiable principles of the Rule of Law apply to such contracts, overturning a High Court decision that had set aside an arbitral award based on a specific prohibitory clause.

District Magistrate And District ... vs National Insurance Company Limited

The Supreme Court of India has ruled on an appeal concerning a fatal road accident involving a bus requisitioned for Gram Panchayat Elections. The court shifted liability from the insurance company to the District Magistrate and Collector, and enhanced the compensation awarded to the deceased's legal representatives.

Indian Oil Corp Ltd vs Deepak Sharma - Environmental Siting Dispute

The Supreme Court of India has ruled in a civil appeal concerning the siting of a petrol pump. The case addresses alleged violations of environmental guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board regarding proximity to schools and residential areas. The judgment clarifies siting criteria and potential relaxations with additional safety measures.

Lamba Exports vs Dhir Global Industries - Recall of SLP

The Supreme Court of India is considering a Miscellaneous Application to recall its previous order dismissing a Special Leave Petition. The application cites subsequent developments, including a One Time Settlement and withdrawal of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, as grounds for reconsideration. The court's decision on this application will impact the ongoing legal proceedings between Lamba Exports Pvt. Ltd. and Dhir Global Industries Pvt. Ltd.