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New Jersey court rejects contractor's claim he was an employee
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled against a real estate salesperson who entered into an agreement as an independent contractor but then sued under the theory he was an employee of the company.
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Maine Supreme Judicial Court seeks feedback on appellate procedure amendments
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has issued an invitation for comments on proposed amendments to the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure. The proposed changes aim to clarify procedures for motions for reconsideration of procedural orders and final decisions, as well as require sequential page numbering in briefs and appendices using Arabic numerals. This will ensure that the page numbers on a brief or appendix correlate with the page numbers in the PDF version of the same document.
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Maine Supreme Judicial Court seeks feedback on bar admission rule amendment
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is seeking public feedback on a proposed amendment to Rule 9(c)(2) of the Maine Bar Admission Rules. The proposed amendment aims to formalize the procedures of the Board of Bar Examiners for interviewing an applicant as part of an investigation into the applicant's character and fitness.
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Call for nominations: 2024 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2024 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award. Established in 2000, this award is bestowed biennially by the Colby College Board of Trustees to a United States federal or state judge. The honor serves as a tribute to the late Honorable Morton A. Brody, a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maine.
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Fla. SC answers whether 'surviving spouse' can sue despite 'marriage before injury' rule
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Spouses who married personal injury plaintiffs after the onset of their injuries can recover damages for the loss of companionship, the Florida Supreme Court has ruled.
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Tennessee Supreme Court to hold session at Boys' State in Cookeville
The Tennessee Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on May 22, 2024, in front of a group of accomplished high school seniors at the Tennessee American Legion Boys State at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville. This event is part of the Court’s SCALES program, an initiative launched by the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1995 with the aim of educating high school students about the state's legal system and the functions of the judicial branch.
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Med-mal plaintiff lawyers get good news as Minn. SC overturns lower courts on key issue
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Medical malpractice plaintiffs and their lawyers have scored a big win in Minnesota, as the state Supreme Court has ruled their lawsuits are not subject to more stringent requirements than other negligence claims.
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Interviews for district magistrate judge vacancy in Woodson County announced
The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission has announced its schedule to interview nominees for a district magistrate judge vacancy in Woodson County. The interviews will commence at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17.
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Beadle, Brookings County Drug & DUI Courts plan alumni days
The Beadle County Drug & DUI Court and Brookings County Drug & DUI Court teams are extending an invitation to the public to attend their alumni day recovery celebrations. These events, which are designed to honor program participants, will feature a panel of program graduates and conclude with light receptions.
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Judge Ellen V. Christo appointed as Administrative Judge of New Hampshire Circuit Court
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has appointed Judge Ellen V. Christo as the Administrative Judge of the New Hampshire Circuit Court. She will assume oversight responsibilities for the state's 34 Circuit Courts from Judge David D. King, who is set to retire on July 1, 2024.
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Former youth shelter employee convicted for child sexual abuse
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the conviction of Caleb Randolph, 27, of Macon, on charges of Statutory Rape and Sexual Contact by an Employee in the First Degree. The case is linked to an ongoing investigation into suspected child sexual abuse at Rainbow House, a youth shelter in Jonesboro where Randolph was formerly employed as a direct care professional. During his tenure there, Randolph engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female resident.
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Ohio Supreme Court rules on child support calculations for unemployed parents
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that a domestic relations court must explicitly determine that a parent is voluntarily unemployed before calculating a child support order based on estimated potential future income. The ruling comes in response to a case where the Wood County Domestic Relations Court calculated child support payments for a man who lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on his previous income.
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Fourth Judicial District offers free Family Law Day on June 7
The Fourth Judicial District, in partnership with several legal organizations, is set to host a free Family Law Day on June 7, 2024. The event will be held in Colorado Springs, CO, specifically serving the communities of El Paso and Teller counties.
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Attorney General Carr promotes Better Hearing and Speech Month
Attorney General Chris Carr is observing Better Hearing and Speech Month this May by emphasizing the significance of regular hearing tests and providing advice for individuals contemplating the acquisition of a hearing aid.
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Washington Supreme Court to visit Sunnyside High School for outreach program
The Washington Supreme Court is set to visit Sunnyside High School on May 15-16, where the justices will engage with students and faculty, answer public inquiries, and hear two oral arguments starting at 9 a.m. on May 16. This visit forms part of an outreach program that sees the justices travel to two or three communities around Washington each year to hear real cases and interact with community members about the judicial branch.
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Brown County Drug & DUI Court announces graduation ceremony
PIERRE, S.D.—The Brown County Drug & DUI Court team has extended an invitation to the public to join them in celebrating the commendable achievements of participants who have successfully completed the program. A graduation ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Brown County Community Room located in the basement of the Brown County Courthouse, 25 Market St., Aberdeen.
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City not liable for unqualified inspector's OK of stairs that caused slip-and-fall
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - An Iowa city can’t be sued for hiring an unqualified inspector who failed to flag stairs that didn’t meet building code requirements, the state Supreme Court ruled, shutting down an apartment building owner’s attempt to drag the city into a slip-and-fall lawsuit.
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Sexual harassment plaintiffs can speak freely after settlements, New Jersey court rules
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Victims of sexual discrimination and harassment are free to tell their stories, even if they signed settlement agreements that stipulated they do not.
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Police officer loses job over Facebook posts about Milwaukee Bucks player
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A police officer who was fired over offensive Facebook posts after he arrested former Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown doesn’t have a constitutional right to get his old job back, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled.
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Oregon hospitals now liable for drugs they 'sell' to patients; AMA warns of side effects from ruling
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - In a decision with broad implications for the cost of healthcare in Oregon, the state Supreme Court ruled hospitals can be sued for providing drugs plaintiffs consider defective, spreading potential liability beyond drugmakers to include any entity that administers pharmaceuticals to patients.