Everett B. Slay v. Stacie D. Ross - Modification of Custody and Contempt Case

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed trial court orders in a modification of custody and contempt case. The court also cautioned the appellant's attorney regarding the submission of briefs containing fictitious case citations, potentially due to AI use.

Georgia Court of Appeals: Application Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed a discretionary application in the case of Wayland Braxton Willis v. Hon. Sheryl B. Jolly. The application was dismissed as having been improvidently docketed and was re-docketed as a petition for writ of mandamus under a different case number.

In Re: Anise Dubois - Medical Consent Ward Case Reversed

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a probate court's order appointing the Department of Human Services as the temporary medical consent guardian for Anise Dubois. The appellate court found that the probate court erred in denying the Department's motion to vacate the appointment order.

Rashad Williams v. State - Appeal Withdrawn

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw their appeal in the case of Rashad Williams v. The State. Jurisdiction has been released back to the trial court.

Transamerica Life Insurance v. Roof Partners - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted Transamerica Life Insurance Company's application for discretionary appeal in the case against Roof Partners, LLC. The order directs the Appellant to file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days.

Pelayo v. Pelayo - Divorce Case Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a divorce case concerning the equitable division of the marital residence. The court found the trial court erred in applying the source of funds rule to the increase in equity due to market forces. The case is remanded with direction for further proceedings.

Marvin Hillman v. State - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Marvin Hillman in case A26A1285. The dismissal was due to Hillman's failure to follow the required procedural steps for an appeal from an order denying an extraordinary motion for new trial.

HHS OIG: Over $15 Million in Improper Medicare Payments for Non-Emergency Services

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that Medicare improperly paid physicians $922,524 and potentially $14.2 million to hospitals for services billed with emergency department procedure codes but rendered at non-emergency sites. The OIG recommends recovery of improper payments and improved claims processing controls.

Center for Biological Diversity v. Public Utilities Commission - Environmental Law

The California Court of Appeal, 1st Appellate District, has issued an opinion in the case Center for Biological Diversity et al. v. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. The case, with appellate court case number A167721, was filed on May 3, 2023, and involved an environmental law dispute.

Alameda County Taxpayers v. City of Oakland - Case Details

The Alameda County Taxpayers' Association has filed a case against the City of Oakland, identified as case number A171041. The filing date for this case was July 24, 2024, with oral arguments scheduled for February 24, 2026.