Gill v. Tip Towing Inc. - Appellate Jurisdiction

The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in Gill v. Tip Towing Inc. due to its interlocutory nature and the appellant's failure to demonstrate how the order affected a substantial right. The court cited the need for orders to affect a substantial right to be appealable before a final judgment.

State v. Villarreal - Criminal Law

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion in State v. Villarreal, addressing a defendant's appeal of a second-degree murder conviction. The court found no error in the trial court's jury instructions regarding the aggressor doctrine.

North Carolina Court of Appeals Opinion on Child Custody

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re B.C., A.B.W. The court reviewed child custody and permanency planning orders, affirming in part and vacating in part a lower court's decision regarding permanent custody of minor children.

In re E.J.T. - Termination of Parental Rights

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed an order terminating a mother's parental rights to her son. The court found no error in the trial court's decision, upholding the termination based on the mother's failure to comply with court-ordered services and her admission of substance abuse.

Jose Castro v. Karina Frias - Discretionary Application Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Jose Castro's discretionary application for appeal in the case Jose Castro v. Karina Frias. The dismissal was due to the application being filed untimely, more than 30 days after the entry of the trial court's order, violating jurisdictional deadlines.

Schunk v. Toney - Appeal Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the direct appeal filed by Tyler Christian Schunk against Makayla Brooke Toney. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to follow the required procedure for discretionary appeals in domestic relations cases.

Edward Conz v. L-Strategies, Inc. - Appeal Withdrawn

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has withdrawn the appeal in the case of Edward Conz, Jr. a/k/a Butch Conz v. L-Strategies, Inc. The appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal was granted, and jurisdiction has been released back to the trial court.

Income Tax PAYE Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK's HM Revenue and Customs has issued the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend the PAYE Regulations 2003, notably removing the voluntary registration for pay-rolling benefits in kind for the 2027-28 tax year onwards and altering information submission requirements for businesses that cease trading.

Intellectual Property Fees Rules 2026 Amendments

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Intellectual Property Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Rules 2026, amending fees for designs, patents, and trademarks. These rules come into force on April 1, 2026, and adjust various application, filing, and renewal fees.

Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

The Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 establish rules for local authorities to assess visitor levy liabilities. These regulations, made by the Scottish Ministers, come into force on April 1, 2026, and outline the circumstances and procedures for making assessments when returns are not filed or are believed to be incorrect.