Scenic America, Inc. v. United States Department of Transportation, et al. |
In 1965, Congress enacted the Highway Beautification Act to control “the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices in areas adjacent to the Interstate System . . . in order to protect the public investment in such highways, to promote the safety and recreational value of public travel, and to preserve natural beauty.” 23 U.S.C. § 131(a). The HBA penalizes those... More... $0 (09-07-2016 - DC) |
COMMONWEALTH vs. AARON HERNANDEZ |
On July 16, 2012, Daniel de Abreu and |
William Hunter v. State of Indiana |
On May 8, 2014, Hunter, who had been convicted of Burglary, as a Class B |
Bobbie Dewayne Grubbs v. The State of Texas |
Appellant was charged by indictment with capital murder and two counts of aggravated assault. He pleaded “not guilty,” and the matter proceeded to a jury trial. At trial, the evidence showed that Appellant and his wife, Deedra, attempted to kill a woman at her home and left her for dead. The woman regained consciousness and called the police. When Appellant and Deedra learned that the police w... More... $0 (07-22-2016 - TX) |
STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. EDDIE A. PEREZ |
This appeal raises the question of whether the trial court’s refusal to sever two unrelated criminal cases brought against the defendant, Eddie A. Perez,previouslyjoinedfortrialforpurposesofjudicial economy, improperly compromised the defendant’s right to choose whether to testify on his own behalf in one of the cases but to remain silent in the other. The AppellateCourtconcludedthatitdid,reversed... More... $0 (07-15-2016 - CT) |
The State of Texas v. Mickey Joe Griffis |
Appellee was charged with possession of methamphetamine after police executed a |
United States Telecom Assoc. v. FCC |
For the third time in seven years, we confront an effort by the Federal Communications Commission to compel internet openness— commonly known as net neutrality—the principle that broadband providers must treat all internet traffic the same |
Ronnie Gordon v. Tractor Supply Company |
On May 14, 2009, two men purchased almost $9,000 of merchandise from a Tractor Supply Company (“Defendant”) store in Lenoir City, Tennessee by passing a forged check. The next day, Jim Sewell, the District Manager, and other employees who were present were informed that the check had been dishonored by the bank because the name on the check and the account number for the bank did not match. |
STATE OF KANSAS v. MICHAEL J. LIMBURG |
During a 4-day jury trial, the State presented extensive evidence showing that Limburg searched for, downloaded, and made available for sharing several child pornography videos. More specifically, the evidence showed that detectives from Lawrence, Kansas, were being trained in Denver, Colorado, on the use of a peer-to-peer sharing network called ARES, known to be used to unlawfully share child por... More... $0 (06-12-2016 - KS) |
Thomas Hearrean v. The State of Texas |
A taxi driver, Brian Pilgrim, picked up Appellant from a bar in Grapevine and took him |
STATE OF IOWA vs. TOBY RYAN RICHARDS |
On February 2, 2013, Poell was visiting Richards at his mother’s house in Davenport, where Richards lived. Both Poell and Richards were napping, Poell in bed and Richards on a couch in the same room. Beyond those facts, however, accounts of the day’s events diverge significantly. |
JERRY JAMGOTCHIAN V. KENTUCKY HORSE RACING COMMISSION, ET AL |
On May 21, 2011, Appellant Jerry Jamgotchian claimed Rochitta, a bay |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DANIEL J. HALLORAN |
Defendant‐appellant Daniel J. Halloran appeals from a judgment of |
Ryan Andrew Peucker v. The State of Texas |
At approximately noon on April 22, 2014, Officers Robert Duddington and Chad Carter of |
STEPHEN MICHAEL SCHICKE v. STATE OF KANSAS |
Stephen Michael Schicke sought habeas corpus relief under K.S.A. 60-1507 from the district court, claiming that because his lawyer failed to communicate with him, a favorable plea offer from the county attorney expired. Schicke claimed this failure to communicate denied him the opportunity to accept the offer. The district court denied Schicke's motion. Because the record reveals that Schicke and... More... $0 (04-19-2016 - KS) |
Johnnie Lee Wilson v. The State of Texas |
At trial, Carlton Rice and Jennifer Venzor testified that they were awakened by |
City of Rio Grande City, Texas, and Joel Villarreal, Herman R. Garza III, Arcadio J. Salinas III, Rey Ramirez, and Dave Jones in their Official Capacities v. BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP d/b/a Allied Waste Services of Rio Grande Valley |
Appellants argue that when the trial court granted the temporary injunction, it necessarily |
In Re: Trump Entertainment Resorts |
The facts giving rise to this appeal are undisputed. The Debtors own and operate the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The casino employs 2,953 employees, 1,467 of whom are unionized. UNITE HERE Local 54 is the largest of the employee unions, representing 1,136 employees. The most recent CBA between the Union and Taj Mahal was negotiated in 2011 for a three-year term. It co... More... $0 (04-03-2016 - DE) |
Price v. Philip Morris, Inc. |
In February 2000, plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit in the circuit court of Madison County against the defendant, Philip Morris, Inc. The suit alleged that defendant’s use of the terms “lights” and “lowered tar and nicotine” on the packaging and in the marketing of its Marlboro Lights and Cambridge Lights cigarettes (Lights) violated the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (C... More... $0 (03-27-2016 - IL) |
STATE OF KANSAS v. CURTIS IRIS GRICE |
A jury convicted Grice of theft, in violation of K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5801(a)(1), (b)(6), for stealing a bottle of Tanqueray Gin from Brewski's Liquor on April 28, 2013. The liquor was valued at $25.91. Although a first-time theft of the liquor would have been a misdemeanor, the State charged Grice with a severity level 9 nonperson felony |
Montana Cannabis et al. v. State Of Montana |
This is the State’s second appeal from the First Judicial District Court’s |
STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. RICHARD BRUNDAGE |
Both issues in this certified appeal centerontheclaimofthedefendant,RichardBrundage, that thestate is precludedfrom filing asubstitute information bringing new charges against him following his partially successful appeal challenging his convictions onchargesthatweredeterminedtobetimebarred.The defendant appeals from the judgment of the Appellate Court, which concluded that the trial court imprope... More... $0 (03-16-2016 - CT) |
DIANA K. HILBURN v. ENERPIPE, LTD |
While Diana K. Hilburn rode home with her husband, a truck owned and operated by Enerpipe, Ltd. (Enerpipe) rear-ended their car. The collision negatively impacted Hilburn's recovery from a recent back surgery, resulting in a second surgery and chronic pain. After a trial, a jury returned a verdict in the amount of $335,000 in total damages for Hilburn, most of which compensated for her noneconomic... More... $0 (03-13-2016 - KS) |
Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc., and Hammond Gavit High School v. Nasir Cade, et al. |
Both Hammond and Griffith are voluntary members of the IHSAA. On |
Mark Aaron Mahlow v. The State of Texas |
While on patrol in downtown Houston in the early morning hours of |
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