GAO: HHS Guidance on State Congregate Care Spending

The GAO has issued guidance recommending that HHS provide clearer details on when states can apply exemptions to the 14-day limit for congregate care spending under the Family First Act. This aims to ensure consistent application of exemptions, particularly for youth at risk of sex trafficking, and address states' varying interpretations of funding rules.

GAO Report on Federal Agency Whistleblower Protections

A GAO report highlights that federal agencies employ various methods to encourage and protect whistleblowers, such as confidentiality and award programs. The report notes challenges like processing high volumes of reports and addresses concerns about overly broad non-disclosure agreements impacting employees' ability to report wrongdoing.

Chrystal Robinson v. Quicken Loans Inc - Discrimination Case

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in Chrystal Robinson v. Quicken Loans Inc. The case involves claims of race, sex, and age discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environment under Title VII and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. The appellate court's decision requires further proceedings in the trial court.

Mary Free Bed Hosp v. Esurance - Insurance Priority Dispute

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in Mary Free Bed Hosp v. Esurance that an injured party or their treatment provider can claim additional benefits from a lower-priority insurer after exhausting the coverage limit of a higher-priority insurer, provided the lower-priority policy offers unlimited coverage. This decision addresses a question of first impression under Michigan's no-fault act.

Adria Blalock v. Kbc Ventures - Discretionary Application Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed a discretionary application filed by Adria Blalock against Kbc Ventures. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because the application was untimely filed more than seven days after the magistrate court's judgment, violating OCGA § 44-7-56(b)(1).

Kothari v. Dunwoody Lakes Condominium Association, Inc. - Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in Kothari v. Dunwoody Lakes Condominium Association, Inc. (Docket No. A26A1317). The dismissal was due to the appeal being duplicative of a previously filed appeal in Case No. A26A1279.

Franklin v. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency - Dismissed Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed an appeal filed by Christopher Franklin against the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. The dismissal was based on multiple procedural grounds, including untimeliness and failure to follow discretionary appeal procedures.

Mary Brown v. Tmf Avondale Townhomes LLC - Case Transfer

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred the case of Mary Brown v. Tmf Avondale Townhomes LLC to the appropriate Superior/State Court. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction over the appeal from the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County.

Tiffany Wells v. Sterling Atlanta Apartments - Emergency Motion Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted an emergency motion in Tiffany Wells v. Sterling Atlanta Apartments, LLC, staying a superior court order that dismissed Wells's petition for review. The stay is in effect until Wells files an application for discretionary appeal or the time to do so expires.

Court of Appeals of Georgia dismisses interlocutory application

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed an interlocutory application filed by Traditions Health, LLC and other defendants. The dismissal was due to the trial court's certificate of immediate review being filed fifteen days after the order, exceeding the ten-day jurisdictional limit.