Duane Allen Jenkins v. ABM Industries, Inc. - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal of Duane Allen Jenkins v. ABM Industries, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellant filing the notice of appeal 33 days after the trial court's order, exceeding the statutory 30-day limit. This lack of timely filing means the court lacks jurisdiction.

Girls Galore Inc. v. City of Atlanta - Case Vacated

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a Fulton County Superior Court order that affirmed the City of Atlanta's revocation of Girls Galore Inc.'s alcohol license. The court found potential due process violations and improper application of penalty schemes.

Marquet Antonio Flowers v. Crystal Lashun Flowers - Dismissed Case

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the direct appeal in Marquet Antonio Flowers v. Crystal Lashun Flowers due to failure to follow the mandatory discretionary appeal procedure. The case involved a divorce decree.

Mikai Minter-King v. State - Plea Agreement Enforcement

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision denying a motion to enforce a plea agreement. The appellate court found that the defendant accepted the initial plea offer, which could not be unilaterally altered by a subsequent prosecutor.

Glenwood Motel Enterprise, Inc. v. Lewayne Martin - Interlocutory Application Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted an interlocutory application in the case of Glenwood Motel Enterprise, Inc. v. Lewayne Martin. The appellant has been granted 10 days from the order date to file a notice of appeal.

Shane Yerdon v. State - Criminal Law

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a jury's guilty verdict for Shane Yerdon, rejecting his plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. The court found no reversible error in the trial counsel's handling of the prosecutor's comments regarding the consequences of an insanity verdict.

USTR Releases 2025 Review of Notorious Markets

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The report identifies 37 online and 32 physical markets that engage in trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy, highlighting trends and challenges in intellectual property theft.

Andrew Sorial Agrees to Cease Practicing Medicine

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine has entered into a voluntary agreement with physician Andrew L. Sorial, M.D., to cease practicing medicine in the Commonwealth. This agreement is non-disciplinary but will be reported to national data banks.

CapexMD LLC Consent Order for Unlicensed Small Loans

The Connecticut Department of Banking issued a consent order against CapexMD LLC for making unlicensed small loans to 41 Connecticut borrowers. CapexMD agreed to pay a civil penalty and restitution without admitting wrongdoing.

Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption and Fostering) (Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption and Fostering) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules to correct two cross-references within the definition of 'adoption panel' and a reference to the determination process.