Oregon mom of 6 lost both legs and a hand after routine hysterectomy. Now she’s suing doctors, claiming their decisions left her paralyzed She ended up in septic shock. We Got This Covered · Oct 15
Indian-origin US Army veteran made cousin do household chores, confiscated immigration papers, punished through physical abuse, sleep deprivation 38-year-old Venkatesh Sattaru, a US Army veteran, has been sentenced to prison on various charges of domestic assault in a spine-chilling case of suspected human trafficking that took place around 2022-2023. Sattaru, a resident of St Louis, brought his young cousin to the US and then used him as bonded… The Times of India · Oct 10
Don Williams paid $1.35 million for Maui land in 1994; court vacates $7 million eminent-domain judgment In 1994, Don Williams paid $1.35 million for 1.137 acres near Maui’s Maʻalaea Harbor. More than three decades later, Hawaiʻi’s Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated a Circuit Court judgment awarding $7 million in his long-running eminent-domain case. The appellate court found competing valuation evidence created factual disputes requiring further proceedings… The Times of India · Oct 4
Maryland voters to decide ballot measure on whether state constitutional criteria for political boundaries apply to congressional districts The Maryland General Assembly voted on Aug. 4 to send a ballot measure to voters in November that would provide that constitutional requirements for contiguity, compactness, substantially equal population, and consideration of natural and political subdivision boundaries apply only to state legislative districts, not congressional districts, and that the Maryland… Ballotpedia · Aug 6
Virginia judge blocks certification of redistricting referendum A Virginia judge sided Wednesday with Republicans challenging the commonwealth’s new redistricting process for the third time, a day after voters approved a new map that would favor Democrats. After a hearing Wednesday, Judge Jack Hurley Jr. of the state Circuit Court of Tazewell County issued a ruling blocking the… Roll Call · Apr 22
Investigators reveal first findings into South Carolina judge’s house fire and warn public against speculation Law enforcement says there is currently no evidence to suggest the justice’s mansion was targeted by an arsonist and caution against sharing unverified information The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Judge who ruled against Trump watches $1.5m home burn down as family escapes through windows Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein’s $1.5 million beachfront home at Edisto Beach was recently turned to ashes after a massive fire engulfed it. The incident happened around 11:30 am on Saturday, October 4, 2025, while the South Carolina judge was walking her dogs. The Mary Sue · Oct 6, 2025
South Carolina judge’s $1.5m home destroyed in huge fire with family forced to jump out of window Circuit court justice Diane Goodstein, who ruled against Trump administration last month, was out walking when mansion erupted into flames The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
This Florida golf course’s fight to stay tax-exempt reached the State Supreme Court. Here’s what happened Is a municipally owned golf course disqualified from exemption because a management company is used? USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 29, 2024
Federal Appeals Court Rules FCC Funding Method Unconstitutional 5th Circuit Court deems FCC funding method unconstitutional, sparking debate and potential Supreme Court involvement. Top News · Jul 25, 2024
Florida Law Enforcement Official Sues DeSantis Over Alleged Retaliation The lawsuit, filed overnight in state Circuit Court in Tallahassee, accuses DeSantis and his senior aides of wrongful termination and retaliation. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024
More Circuit Court Vacancies For Biden To Fill (But Not As Many As There Could Be) Quite a few judges have opted to take senior status, but some who are eligible have not. Reason · Jan 29, 2024
A Maryland circuit court judge was fatally shot in the driveway of his home, police say Police say a Maryland circuit court judge was fatally shot in the driveway of his home The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Government Entity May Turn off All Comments on Its Social Media Page It just can't limit such comments in a viewpoint-based way. Reason · Jun 14, 2023
Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023 Adnan Syed asks Maryland Supreme Court to overturn appellate ruling to reinstate his convictions Adnan Syed is asking the Supreme Court of Maryland to overrule a lower court’s decision to bring back his convictions in the 1999 murder case examined in the hit podcast “Serial.”
Reason · Feb 7, 2023 Are Circuit Court Decisions from Before 1892 Binding On The Circuit Courts of Appeals? The Evarts Act of 1892 established the modern-day circuit courts of appeals.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Judge long involved in bail reform in Cook County appointed to oversee bond court Judge Mary Marubio was named the new presiding judge of the Pretrial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Ballotpedia · Jan 23, 2023 Florida creates new appellate court district A new appellate court district has been established in Florida following a November 2021 recommendation by the Florida Supreme Court to redraw the district court boundaries. In June 2022, the Florida Legislature passed HB 7027, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), to establish the court effective January 1,…
Irish Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Man who tripped and fell outside father-in-law's Waterford home awarded €35,000 for wrist injuries Mr Justice Tony O’Connor said past general damages recovered by Jason McCarthy, totalling €44,550, had 'some minimal relevance' when applying the proportionality exercise in determining the value of this case.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022 Supreme Court will reconsider Navajos' claim for more water from the Colorado River WASHINGTON — With California and the Southwest facing a historic drought, the Supreme Court agreed Friday to review a 9th Circuit Court decision that held the Navajo Nation has a right to take more water from the Colorado River.
WEKU · Nov 3, 2022 Judge who signed Breonna Taylor search warrant facing rare competition Judge who signed Breonna Taylor search warrant facing rare competition
Ballotpedia · Oct 11, 2022 All candidates for Kentucky’s 30th Circuit Court Division 4 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Kentucky’s 30th Circuit Court Division 4 — incumbent Julie Kaelin and Ebert Haegele — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2022 Man freed after murder conviction featured in Serial podcast thrown out A US judge has ordered the release of a man convicted in 2000 in a murder case that was chronicled in the hit podcast Serial. At the behest of prosecutors in Baltimore, Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn ordered that Adnan Syed’s conviction for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee…
Tribune News Service · Sep 9, 2022 Man accused of stabbing attack on Wisconsin's Apple River pleads not guilty Nicolae Miu, the 52-year-old accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and injuring several others July 30 on a western Wisconsin river, pleaded not guilty Thursday at an arraignment in St. Croix County Circuit Court.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022 Illinois Appellate Court breathes new life into distracted driving lawsuit, opens door to possible refund of millions in fines The Appellate Court ruled Circuit Judge Pamela McLean Myerson was wrong to toss the case in August 2021 by finding the plaintiffs lacked legal standing.