This is an original mandamus proceeding, arising
from a medical negligence action in which plaintiff, who is
the relator in this case, seeks damages for physical injuries.
The issue is whether plaintiff, who—without objection by
his counsel—answered questions in a discovery deposition
about the treatment of his physical condition by health care
providers, thereby waived his... More...   $0 (03-09-2017 - OR)

Petitioner seeks judicial review of an order by the
Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) affirming the adoption
of two ordinances by respondent Jackson County. Those ordinances
amended the county’s Land Development Ordinance
(LDO) to establish, among other things, the types of land on
which medical and commercial marijuana cultivation would
be permitted. In the first of her two... More...   $0 (03-08-2017 - OR)

Lexington, KY - Winchester Man Sentenced To 24 Months For Illegally Hacking Into Website And Lying To Federal Agents

A Winchester, Ky., man, who previously admitted to hacking and taking control of a high school sports website, to gain publicity for his online identity and harass and intimidate the website owner and others, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.

U.S. ... More...   $0 (03-08-2017 - KY)

The jury is a central foundation of our justice system and our democracy. Whatever its imperfections in a particular case, the jury is a necessary check on governmental power. The jury, over the centuries, has been an inspired, trusted, and effective instrument for resolving factual disputes and determining ultimate questions of guilt or innocence in criminal cases. Over the long course its judgme... More...   $0 (03-08-2017 - DC)

This is the fourth school finance decision involving these parties and Article 6 of the Kansas Constitution, which imposes a duty on the legislature to "make suitable provision for finance of the educational interests of the state." Kan. Const. art. 6, § 6(b). The plaintiffs filed suit in 2010 asserting that the State violated this constitutional requirement by inequitable and inadequate funding ... More...   $0 (03-03-2017 - KS)

Oregon requires that foreign corporations doing
business in this state appoint a registered agent to receive
service of process. ORS 60.731(1).1 The primary question
that this case presents is whether, by appointing a registered
agent in Oregon, defendant (a foreign corporation)
impliedly consented to general jurisdiction here—that is,
whether defendant consented to have Or... More...   $0 (03-02-2017 - OR)

Petitioner appeals a judgment denying post-conviction
relief. He assigns error to the trial court’s dismissal, by way
of summary judgment, of his claim based on criminal trial
counsel’s failure to challenge the giving of a “natural and
probable consequences” uniform jury instruction identical
to that which the Oregon Supreme Court later disapproved
in State v. Lopez-Minjare... More...   $0 (03-01-2017 - OR)

A jury found that appellant Zurich
American Insurance Company ("Zurich") breached employment
agreements with appellee James Walsh when it substantially reduced
his incentive pay for a lucrative deal -- the largest of its type
in the company's history -- and did not pay incentive on another
deal.1 Walsh was awarded double damages and attorney's fees,
totaling nearly $2.4 mil... More...   $0 (02-26-2017 - NH)

Anthony T. Ross was convicted in 1999 of misdemeanor sexual assault. In 2009 he moved from Washington D.C. to Ohio, and on October 7, 2010 he was indicted for failing to register with local authorities pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (“SORNA”). See 120 Stat. 587, 590 (2006), 42 U.S.C. § 16901 et seq.; 18 U.S.C. § 2250(a). The act, passed by Congress in 2006, “see... More...   $0 (02-25-2017 - DC)

In 1997, Jon Eric Clark was convicted of indecent exposure and sentenced to a
prison term of 26 years to life under the “three strikes” law. In 2014, after adoption of
the Three Strikes Reform Act (Reform Act), he petitioned for resentencing. This appeal
is from the denial of that petition. Appellant contends the trial court erred in failing to
conduct a hearing and rule on his mot... More...   $0 (02-19-2017 - )

In the early hours of April 21, 2015, Deputy Sheriff Matt Struve received a
phone call from fellow Plymouth County Deputy Scott Dorhout, who had fielded a
request from an O’Brien County deputy to keep a lookout for a vehicle travelling
southbound toward Sioux City. The car was “coming from a known drug house”
in O’Brien County, according to the lookout request. Deputy Struve,... More...   $0 (02-10-2017 - IA)

Manufacturers have a duty to provide warnings to
consumers about the risks of their products pursuant to the Washington product
liability act (WPLA), chapter 7.72 RCW. In this case, a manufacturer sold a
surgical device to a hospital, which credentialed some of its physicians to
perform surgery with the device. The manufacturer's warnings regarding that
device are at the heart ... More...   $0 (02-09-2017 - WA)

On January 27, 2017, the President issued Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” (the “Executive Order”). 82 Fed. Reg. 8,977. Citing the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and stating that “numerous foreign-born individuals have been convicted or implicated in terrorismrelated crimes” since then, the Executive Order declares that ... More...   $0 (02-09-2017 - WA)

¶1 The district court ordered the transfer of a minor child, S.A.W., to a foster-adoption home that was in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act, and in the bests interests of the child. Foster mother, natural mother, father, child, and the State appealed. We hold the proper standard for a party showing a need for an ICWA-noncompliant child placemen... More...   $0 (02-01-2017 - OK)

On September 16, 2003, Ramirez was charged in a one‐count 5
indictment with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five 6
kilograms or more of cocaine. On May 6, 2004, Ramirez pleaded 7
guilty pursuant to a plea agreement that stipulated to a Guidelines 8
range  of  151  to  188  months’  imprisonment.  Prior  to  sentencing, 9
however,  Ramirez  made  a  mo... More...   $0 (01-25-2017 - NY)

The jury heard evidence that on the night of June 29, 2013, following a traffic stop,
Foster was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Evidence considered by the jury during trial
included the testimony of Deputy Grayson Kennedy of the Williamson County Sheriff�s Office,
who, while off-duty, claimed to have observed Foster�s vehicle commit multiple traffic violations;
Troope... More...   $0 (01-23-2017 - TX)

The facts are tragic and disturbing. Love frequently cared for Robin Harrington's three children, including 18-month-old Bre'Elle. On April 1, 2012, Harrington noticed Bre'Elle's bloodshot eyes and bruising inside the left ear. Later that week, Bre'Elle could not turn her neck and had begun losing hair. On April 7, Harrington took the child to the emergency room where a physician, Venkata Katasani... More...   $0 (01-22-2017 - KS)

This is a review of a published decision of the court of appeals.1 The court of
appeals affirmed a judgment and an order of the Circuit Court
for Grant County, Craig R. Day, Judge, in favor of the
plaintiff, Braylon Seifert (by his guardian ad litem, Paul
Scoptur, and his parents, Kimberly Seifert and David Seifert)
and aga... More...   $1750000 (01-20-2017 - WI)

In his first issue, Senn argues that the evidence is insufficient to trigger the
statutory enhancement under section 22.011(f). Specifically, Senn argues that
there is no evidence that he was engaged in a bigamous relationship with
Brenda.
A. Standard of Review
In our due-process review of the sufficiency of the evidence, we view all of
the evidence in the light mo... More...   $0 (01-13-2017 - TX)

¶1 This action arises from tragic circumstances involving the murder of a child placed in the custody of her biological father. Plaintiffs/Appellants Charles and Annette Deal (Plaintiffs) appeal the trial court's Order granting summary judgment in favor of Defendant/Appellee State of Oklahoma ex rel. Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS). Although the Order does not address all issues and De... More...   $0 (12-30-2016 - OK)

On January 4, 2006, police found Dorothy Lindley and Linda Wright stabbed to death in Ms. Lindley's apartment at the Warwick Apartments in Tulsa. Ms. Lindley was found lying on her bed while Ms. Wright was found lying on the bedroom floor. Evidence at the scene indicated that the struggle between the victims and their assailant was limited to this bedroom. Ms. Lindley's apartment was located on th... More...   $0 (12-29-2016 - OK)

On August 12, 2014, an officer of the Motor Carrier Services Division, Montana
Department of Transportation (MDT), stopped Beaver’s commercial freightliner vehicle
in Teton County. After making the stop the officer detected the odor of alcohol and
believed that Beaver was driving under the influence. He used a portable breath test
(PBT) device and it showed that Beaver’s breat... More...   $0 (12-27-2016 - MT)

Bluett was charged with robbery and use of a weapon to commit a felony. Because Bluett was 15 years of age at the time of the commission of the crimes charged, he moved to transfer his case to the separate juvenile court of Douglas County. That motion was denied. Bluett then filed this appeal. We granted Bluett’s petition to bypass the Nebraska Court of Appeals. Because Bluett appeals from a nonfi... More...   $0 (12-18-2016 - NE)

Pemberton Township contracted with the Pemberton First Aid
and Rescue Squad (Pemberton Rescue Squad) -- a private, non
profit organization -- to provide back-up emergency medical
services for the municipality. Defendant Brandon Morrison
served as a volunteer EMT on the Pemberton Rescue Squad and as
the Squad’s treasurer. Defendant was charged with official
misconduct... More...   $0 (12-17-2016 - NJ)

This Court has been asked to consider the constitutionality of SB 1848, passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor on May 28, 2014. The effective date of the legislation was November 1, 2014. This legislation contains one section with twelve separate and unrelated sub-sections, A to L. Under the guise of the protection of women's health, SB 1848 requires an abortion facility to... More...   $0 (12-17-2016 - OK)