RTI Restoration Technologies Inc v. International Painters Pension Fund - Withdrawal Liability

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision barring a multi-employer pension fund from collecting withdrawal liability from successor companies. The court found the fund's delay in demanding payment was prejudicial, barring its claim under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act (MPPAA).

Scott v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Katlyn and Steven Scott concerning their minor child. The court found clear and convincing evidence supported the termination grounds and that it was in the child's best interest, despite the parents' arguments regarding support for the findings and potential relative placement.

Fard Muhammad v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a misdemeanor conviction for third-degree battery against Fard Muhammad. The court found that Muhammad knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel, despite his limited education and self-representation.

Alberto Dominguez v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for thirty counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The court also remanded the case to correct the sentencing order. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of evidence and the denial of motions to suppress.

Ryan Michael Douglas v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to revoke Ryan Michael Douglas's suspended imposition of sentence. Douglas was sentenced to three years imprisonment and a suspended imposition of sentence on one case, and a four-year suspended imposition of sentence on another.

Chase Browning-Langstaff v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for second-degree murder. The appellant was sentenced to six years imprisonment. The court found sufficient evidence despite the appellant's claim of self-defense.

Jonathan Hitchcock v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for rape and sexual assault against Jonathan Hitchcock. The court addressed issues regarding late-disclosed expert testimony, a denied motion for continuance, amendment of charges during trial, and the admission of evidence.

Bahner v. Wakefield - Guardianship Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting permanent guardianship of minor children to Susan Wakefield. The appellant, Daniel Bahner, argued the court erred by not finding him unfit before granting guardianship, but the appellate court found no error.

April Bradley v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating April Bradley's parental rights to her son. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Bradley's counsel, agreeing that there were no meritorious grounds for appeal. The case originated from allegations of child endangerment and injury.

Ortiz v. Bagley - Child Custody Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a mother's request to change child custody. The mother argued a material change in circumstances, but the court found insufficient evidence to support her claims for increased possession time.