Com. v. Ishler - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the dismissal of George Gene Ishler Jr.'s second PCRA petition. The court found that Ishler's claims did not meet the exceptions to the PCRA's one-year time bar.

Polito J v Polito W - Custody Dispute Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Polito J v Polito W. The court found partial merit in the appellant's argument regarding the trial court's failure to rule on a contempt petition, leading to the appeal being quashed as interlocutory.

BIS Fines Teledyne FLIR $1M for Unlicensed China Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) settled with Teledyne FLIR for $1,000,000 over alleged violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The violations involved unlicensed exports of thermal imaging cameras to China and miscalculations under the de minimis rule.

Johns Manville Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. - Insurance Indemnity Dispute

The District Court of Colorado issued an order in the insurance indemnity dispute between Johns Manville Corporation and several insurance companies. The court granted the defendants' motion to exclude a threshold motion on the duty to indemnify from the court's "one summary judgment" rule and granted their request to bifurcate and stay proceedings.

Farmworkers' $1M Settlement Claims Process Opens

The Washington Attorney General's Office has opened the claims process for a $1 million settlement benefiting farmworkers who worked for Cornerstone Ranches, Orchards, or Farm Management. The settlement resolves allegations of discrimination against local and female farmworkers.

Court Opinion Denies Father's Custody Petition Based on Home State

The Tennessee Court of Appeals vacated a juvenile court's order denying a father's custody petition. The court found that the juvenile court's order denying review failed to comply with state statute regarding the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Federal Register Public Inspection Document Search

The Federal Register is providing a prototype website for searching proposed and final rules from US agencies. This site is an unofficial informational resource and does not replace the official print or electronic versions until granted official legal status by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register.

Switzerland Updates ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions List

Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) announced an update to its sanctions list concerning individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida. The update reflects amendments made by the UN sanctions committee, entering into force in Switzerland without delay.

Court opinion release and modification procedures explained

Court opinion release and modification procedures explained

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Court opinion release dates and modifications explained