News

Law.com · 3d

No Attorney Fees in Paternity Appeal, Third DCA Rules, Teeing Up Florida Certified Conflict

Florida's Third District Court of Appeal ruled this week that the state's paternity statute does not provide a basis for appellate-level attorney fees.
The Advocate · 6d

Appeals court upholds conviction of man accused of killing Lafayette toddler

A Louisiana appeals court upheld the second-degree murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing a 22-month-old Lafayette toddler. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals released its unanimous opinion last week affirming the guilty verdict of Christopher Ledet Jr.
Icon for ticklethewire.comTickle The Wire · Mar 28, 2023

Appeals Court Upholds Second-Degree Murder Conviction of Ex-FBI Agent John Connolly

The full 3rd District Court of Appeals ruled 6-4 that Connolly’s conviction was proper because Connolly had a gun when he tipped off Bulger’s gang about John Callahan, who was fatally shot in Fort. Lauderdale in 1982. “The evidence as to both his ...
JD Supra · 14h

Third Circuit Finds “Modicum” of Control Insufficient to Create Employment Relationship

In order to state a claim for discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), a plaintiff must first demonstrate that
Icon for www.law.comLaw · 28d

Third DCA Slams Trial Court for Ordering Opposing Counsel’s Depo in Dispute Involving Ex-NFL Star

Florida's Third District of Appeals granted a petition for writ of certiorari, quashing the trial court order that ordered the deposition of a counsel. “Deposing opposing counsel is an ...
WILX on MSN.com · 12d

Gov. Whitmer makes appointments to State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals

In the third district appeals court, Whitmer appointed Michigan ACLU legal director Daniel Korobkin. Korobkin has worked at ACLU of Michigan since 2008 and is co-chair of the Michigan State Bar’s Access to Justice Policy Committee. He has a Juris Doctor from Yale and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Swarthmore College.
ReadWrite · 6d

Appeals court rejects $24M case against BetMGM and other casinos

Third Circuit rules against Sam Antar, saying casinos like BetMGM aren’t liable for gambling addiction despite high-stakes losses.
Icon for ticklethewire.comTickle The Wire · 2d

Ex FBI Agent John Connolly Loses Bid to Clear His Name

Connolly had requested “post conviction relief” from his second-degree murder conviction. The 3rd District Court of Appeals in Florida denied Connolly’s request, the Boston Herald reports. Connolly, who was sentenced to 40 years in prison ...
Icon for www.jdsupra.comJD Supra · 20d

Third Circuit Case Emphasizes the Limits of Appellate Jurisdiction and the Need for Finality in the District Court

Addressing Pet Gifts’ appeal of the district court’s denial of Pet Gifts’ motion for certification, the Third Circuit held that the district court’s refusal to make a certification of ...
KSL · 5d

Man convicted in drive-by shooting of Sandy boys will serve prison sentence, appeals court rules

The Utah Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision to revoke Tyson Rocco's probation after he pleaded guilty to shooting two teen boys and have him serve his prison sentence.
St. Thomas Source · 3d

Third Circuit Panel Hears Appeal of Caneel Bay Case

A panel of Third Circuit Appeals Court judges heard oral arguments Friday in EHI Acquisition’s appeal of a 2024 V.I. District Court ruling granting ownership of St. John’s Caneel Bay Resort and its improvements to the National Park Service.
KADN News 15 · 6d

Conviction, sentence of New Iberia man who killed Lafayette toddler upheld by appellate court

The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and life sentence of Christopher Ledet Jr., 25, of New Iberia, for the murder
Icon for www.nbcmiami.comNBC 6 South Florida · 28d

Appeals court upholds Miami Beach cop's guilty verdict for beating tourist

However, two years after that new trial was granted, a Third District Court of Appeals opinion stated Judge Millian was wrong. "Here, even if Crudup had not testified against Perez, the jury would ...
Icon for www.mlive.comMLive · 21d

Book ban lawsuit against West Michigan school district dismissed by appeals court

It was dismissed in October 2023, and the Court of Appeals’ Third District in Grand Rapids first heard oral arguments on April 1. During the initial Court of Appeals hearing, dozens of parents ...
Hoodline · 12d

Governor Whitmer Appoints Noah Hood to Michigan Supreme Court, Adds New Judges to Appellate Courts

Gov. Whitmer appointed Judge Noah Hood to the Michigan Supreme Court and filled three vacancies in the Court of Appeals.
New Jersey Monitor · 8d

Federal appeals court to hear New Jersey immigrant detention case

The judges will decide whether New Jersey can bar private companies from detaining immigrants arrested by ICE.
WLNS 6 News on MSN.com · 12d

New appointments made in Michigan Supreme Court, Court of Appeals

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed new judges to the Michigan Supreme Court and the Michigan Court of Appeals. The new appointments included Judge Noah Hood to the Michigan Supreme Court; Judge Mariam Bazzi to the Michigan Court of Appeals,