San Luis Rey Racing, Inc. (SLRR) appeals from a judgment denying its petition
for a writ of mandate asking the superior court to overturn certain orders of the California
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Horse Racing Board (CHRB) regarding the management of a fund established and
governed by Business and Professions Code1 sections 19607 and 19607.1. The superior
court determined SLRR did not have standing b... More...   $0 (09-07-2017 - CA)

In this appeal from an order granting the former’s wife motion to dismiss that also denied the former husband’s motion to enforce the parties’ final judgment of dissolution of marriage, the former husband raised four issues. Because we find the
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second issue raised by the former husband controls the outcome, we write solely to address that issue.
The parties’ marriage was dissolved by... More...   $0 (09-05-2017 - FL)

Raleigh, NC - Onslow County Man Sentenced on Firearm and Robbery Charges

Chief United States District Judge James C. Dever sentenced MATTHEW ASHLEY CUMMINGS, 26, of Hubert, NC to 144 months of imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release.

On May 22, 2017, CUMMINGS pled guilty to a four count indictment, consisting of two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and... More...   $0 (09-04-2017 - NC)

Real parties in interest, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) of the
City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) of the
County of Los Angeles (collectively, real parties) employ automated license plate
reader (ALPR) technology in order to locate vehicles linked to crimes under
investigation. The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern
... More...   $0 (09-03-2017 - CA)

Father appeals the trial court’s May 4, 2016 Order in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship Nunc Pro Tunc (the 2016 Order) naming appellee Mother sole managing conservator of their two children, S.V. and S.V.1 In his first issue, Father asserts this case should be remanded for a new trial due to missing trial court exhibits. In his remaining seven issues, Father contends the trial court err... More...   $0 (08-31-2017 - )

William E. Major smoked two packs of cigarettes a day, on
average, from 1961 to 1989. He was diagnosed with lung cancer
in 1997, and died a year later. His wife, plaintiff Tajie Major,
brought suit against several manufacturers of cigarettes Major
had smoked, as well as manufacturers of asbestos to which he
had been exposed, alleging that Major’s smoking and his asbestos
ex... More...   $0 (08-31-2017 - CA)

After entering into a plea agreement that included an appeal waiver, Paul
David Mitchell, II, pleaded guilty to bank robbery, interference with interstate
commerce, and firearm offenses. Although the parties agreed to a 28-year sentence,
Mitchell acknowledged in the agreement that he waived the right to appeal any
sentence below the statutory maximum. The district court sent... More...   $0 (08-30-2017 - )

Once again, the issue of tribal sovereign immunity and
cigarette taxes is back in the federal courts. In this iteration,
the Quinault Indian Nation (the “Nation”) sued Edward A.
Comenout, Jr.; Robert R. Comenout, Sr.; and other
defendants for engaging in a scheme to defraud the Nation
of taxes. When the Nation later asked the district court to
dismiss its action, Edward’s e... More...   $0 (08-30-2017 - WA)

Fort Lauderdale, FL - Jury Convict Defendant On Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy

The United States of America charged Adrian Apodaca, age 45, with numerous felonies relating to a murder-for-hire plot in which he allegedly agreed to travel to Georgia to kill a drug dealer who had not paid for drugs. The Defendant allegedly agreed to take $5,000 for the killing plus sum fake id documents.
<... More...   $0 (08-30-2017 - FL)

Brandon McFadden was a disgrace to law enforcement. He joined other corrupt
officers in fabricating evidence, stealing drugs and money from suspects, and selling
drugs. Plaintiff Larita Barnes is one of his victims. Perjured testimony by McFadden
and others convicted her of selling drugs. She was imprisoned until the officers’
corruption was revealed. Because McFadden was a special... More...   $0 (08-28-2017 - OK)

Defendant‐Appellant
Enkhchimeg Ulziibayar Edwards goes by the nickname Eni
Edwards. She was charged with two counts of witness tampering
in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b)(3) (Counts I and II)
and two counts of making false statements on an official questionnaire
for federal employment in violation of 18 U.S.C.
2 No. 16‐2253
§ 1001(a)(2) (Counts III and IV)... More...   $0 (08-27-2017 - IL)

The Orange County Water District (District) was created by the California
Legislature to protect and manage groundwater supplies within its territory, which covers
most of Orange County, California. The District and other regulatory agencies have long
been aware of localized groundwater contamination caused by hazardous substance
releases at various sites in the so-called "South Ba... More...   $0 (08-26-2017 - CA)

This appeal arises from a contract dispute between Lynn Becker and the Ute
Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation.1 Our concern, however, is not the
merits of the dispute but jurisdiction. Mr. Becker, who is not an Indian, pursued his
claim against the Tribe in Utah state court. The Tribe responded by filing suit in the
United States District Court for the District of Uta... More...   $0 (08-25-2017 - UT)

In this interlocutory appeal,1 appellant, the City of Houston (the “City”), challenges the trial court’s order denying its plea to the jurisdiction in the suit by appellees, Frank Nicolai and Debora Nicolai, as parents of Caroline Nicolai, deceased (the “Nicolais”), against the City for negligence and wrongful death.2 In its sole issue,3 the City contends that the trial court lacks subject-matter ... More...   $0 (08-25-2017 - TX)

Roger Vanderklok wanted to fly from Philadelphia to
Miami, where he intended to run a half-marathon. In his
carry-on luggage, he had a heart monitor and watch stored
inside a piece of PVC pipe that was capped on both ends.
During screening at the airport security checkpoint, the pipe
and electronics prompted secondary screening, supervised by
Transportation Security Adminis... More...   $0 (08-23-2017 - PA)

Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Over $200,000 From Armored Vehicle And Stealing 18 Firearms From Gun Store

A man pleaded guilty on August 17, 2017 to using a baseball bat to rob over $200,000 from an armored vehicle and for stealing 18 firearms, including a suppressor, from a gun store.

Anthony Jovan Greene, 31, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to one count eac... More...   $0 (08-17-2017 - NV)

In 2015, Dioka Okorie (Okorie) sued his employer, Los
Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and two of his
supervisors, Jacqueline Hughes (Hughes) and Cynthia
Jackson (Jackson) (collectively, Defendants), alleging, among
other things, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
In response, Defendants filed a special motion to strike the
complaint pursuant to section 425... More...   $0 (08-17-2017 - CA)

This case involves an area of law – regarding how advances in reproductive
technology impact the definition of the modern family – which is struggling to
catch up with and reflect the rapid changes taking place in society. In this case, a
same-sex couple arranged to have a child together. When the couple separated, the
birth mother blocked all contact between the child and the form... More...   $0 (08-16-2017 - FL)

Appellant Howard Construction Company, Inc. sued appellee Texas Association
of Women’s Clubs for reformation of a deed, declaratory relief, establishment of an
easement by necessity, and an accounting. It also alleged claims of slander of title and
tortious interference with prospective business relations. TAWC filed a counterclaim
alleging breach of contract and requestin... More...   $0 (08-15-2017 - TX)

Defendants Barry Coggins and Collette Coggins, doing business as the Cherokee Bear Zoo (collectively, “the Zoo”), keep, care for, and exhibit bears. In 2013, Plaintiffs Peggy Hill and Amy Walker (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) visited the Zoo, and observed four of the Zoo’s bears living in what Plaintiffs believed to be an inhumane setting. In response, Plaintiffs brought the instant suit against the... More...   $0 (08-14-2017 - NC)

A jury convicted Hemza Menade Lefsih, an Algerian native who entered the United States through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, of immigration fraud. During Lefsih’s trial, the district court interjected numerous times, expressing skepticism of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program and a negative impression of individuals who participate in the program. We find that this judicial intervention ... More...   $0 (08-14-2017 - NC)

Nestled in a cove, sheltered on the north and south by high cliffs, Martins Beach
lacks lateral land access.
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The only practical route to Martins Beach is down a road,
known as Martins Beach Road, that leads from Highway 1 in San Mateo County to the
beach.
Appellants are two LLCs, Martins Beach 1, LLC and Martins Beach 2, LLC, that
purchased Martins Beach and adjacent ... More...   $0 (08-14-2017 - CA)

Denver, CO - Jury Awards Taylor Swift $1

David Mueller sued Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Frank Bell and Scott Swift on tortious interference theories claiming that he was fired from his $150,000 a year job at KYGO radio in Denver after he was wrongfully was accused of groping Ms. Swift during a pre-concert photo session in 2013.

Mueller filed suit in the state district court in De... More...   $0 (08-14-2017 - CO)

Plaintiff-appellant Alana Shultz appeals from a judgment of the United
States District Court for the Southern District of New York (J. Paul Oetken, Judge),
dismissing her federal claims for sex discrimination and retaliation in violation of
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), and interference with her
rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) for f... More...   $0 (08-10-2017 - NY)

Appellees Gwendolyn Gene Layton (Gwen) and Troylynn Ann Layton, husband and wife, sued appellants Ledford E. White and Ledford E. White, P.C. (White P.C.) (collectively the White Appellants) and appellant M&M Joint Venture
1See Tex. R. App. P. 47.4.
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when they were not repaid funds they had provided, at White’s suggestion, to White’s friends. After a jury trial, the trial court render... More...   $0 (08-10-2017 - TX)