Arthur C. v. Frame - Habeas Corpus / Child Testimony

The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Arthur C. v. Frame, addressing a habeas corpus petition related to a criminal conviction. The court's opinion clarifies standards for reviewing ineffective assistance of counsel claims and the use of closed-circuit television testimony for child witnesses in criminal proceedings.

House Rules Committee reports Senate amendment to H.R. 7147

The House Rules Committee reported a Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. The committee voted 8-4 to report the amendment, which includes proposed changes to ICE funding and other healthcare provisions.

AG Bonta Secures 8-Year Sentence for Human Trafficker

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of Kai Jones to eight years in prison for the human trafficking and sexual exploitation of two minors. Jones operated in multiple California counties in 2022 and pleaded guilty to seven felonies, including human trafficking of a minor.

AG Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking Medicaid Data Sharing with ICE

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a multistate coalition, has asked a federal court to enforce a prior order blocking the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using Medicaid recipient data. The coalition alleges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shared a large data set with ICE, despite a court ruling that much of this data is off-limits.

Proposed Rules on Foreign Land Ownership

The Texas Attorney General's Office has proposed rules to implement Senate Bill 17, prohibiting designated foreign adversaries from owning land in Texas. The proposed rules detail definitions, investigative procedures, and reporting obligations for real estate professionals and financial entities, aiming to mitigate national security risks.

Fouress Engineering vs Sri T K Muniswamy - Employment Dispute

The Karnataka High Court has issued a judgment in the case of M/S Fouress Engineering (India) Limited vs. Sri T K Muniswamy. The court reviewed an order from the Industrial Tribunal, Bengaluru, concerning a dismissal from service. The decision impacts employment dispute resolution for companies operating in the region.

Karuna Karan D v. State of Karnataka - Criminal Petition

The Karnataka High Court has issued a decision in the case of Sri. Karuna Karan D vs. The State of Karnataka. The court addressed a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, concerning proceedings in CC No. 17925/2019, which arose from CR No. 165/2017.

Sri V Thulasiram vs The Authorised Officer

The Karnataka High Court has issued a writ petition challenging an order from the Debts Recovery Tribunal-1. The case, Sri V Thulasiram vs The Authorised Officer, concerns a challenge to an interlocutory application filed in an appeal related to debt recovery proceedings. The court has reserved its order on the writ petition.

Mahi Enterprises vs State By - Seized Amount Dispute

The Karnataka High Court has issued a judgment in the case of M/S Mahi Enterprises vs State By, concerning the seizure of Rs. 1,12,15,884. The court's decision addresses the legal basis for the seizure and the subsequent de-freezing of the petitioner's account.

Mahi Enterprises vs State By - Interim Custody of Funds

The Karnataka High Court has issued an order regarding the interim custody of Rs. 1,12,15,884/- in the case of M/S Mahi Enterprises vs. State By. The court's decision addresses the quashing of lower court orders and directs the police to de-freeze the petitioner's account.