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Trial Court Vacancy Commission reviews applicants for Knox County judge role

By Legal Newsline |
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is set to evaluate eight candidates for a criminal court judge position in the 6th Judicial District, which encompasses Knox County.

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Iowa Appeals Court to hear two cases in Okoboji session

By Legal Newsline |
The Iowa Court of Appeals is set to conduct oral arguments in two cases at Arrowwood Resort, Okoboji, on May 29, 2025.

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Candidates announced for county court judge in Nebraska's Eleventh Judicial District

By Legal Newsline |
Garrett Goodwin of Lexington, along with Audrey A. Kingston and Kortnei N. Smith from North Platte, have applied for the position of County Court Judge in Nebraska's 11th Judicial District.

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Nitrogen is used to kill death-row inmates, but is it toxic? Ohio court says no

By John O'Brien |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Air with very little oxygen that killed a man trapped in it wasn't "toxic," the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled, though a dissenting justice says that finding "flies in the face of reason."

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Baltimore's adult drug treatment court celebrates five new graduates

By Legal Newsline |
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is set to celebrate the graduation of five individuals from its Adult Drug Treatment Court program on May 14, 2025.

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Judicial candidates named for Nebraska's 11th District court judge position

By Legal Newsline |
James C. Bocott from North Platte, Shane M. Cochran from Kearney, and Terry L. VanEaton from Lexington have applied for the position of District Court Judge in Nebraska's 11th Judicial District.

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Colorado marks Treatment Court Month highlighting problem-solving courts' impact

By Legal Newsline |
Throughout May, Colorado is observing Treatment Court Month with events that recognize the efforts of Problem-Solving Courts.

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Half-sister can recover murdered 6-year-old's lost future wages

By Daniel Fisher |
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - The half-sister of a child abused and killed by his relatives can sue for the victim’s lost wages, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled, deciding for the first time whether future earnings count as restitution under the state’s victim’s compensation law.

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Governor Lee appoints Jennifer Peck to 11th Judicial District

By Legal Newsline |
Governor Bill Lee has announced the appointment of Jennifer Peck to the 11th Judicial District Circuit Court.

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Tennessee Supreme Court rules hospital waived its QIC privilege

By Legal Newsline |
The Tennessee Supreme Court has determined that the Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) privilege can be waived, following a case involving CHI Memorial Hospital.

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Interpreters enhance access to justice in Maryland's problem-solving courts

By Legal Newsline |
Access to justice is a fundamental principle of the legal system, and treatment courts are vital in providing specialized support for individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges.

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Cass County holds drug treatment court graduation on May 19

By Legal Newsline |
Cass County will host a graduation ceremony for its Adult Drug Treatment Court on May 19, 2025.

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Kansas SC protects gun-maker from trial, reversing ruling in accidental shooting case

By John O'Brien |
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - The Kansas Supreme Court won't let the maker of a gun be sued over the accidental shooting of a teenager, reversing a lower court ruling that had the case headed for trial.

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Supreme Court to hold oral arguments in San Francisco in May

By Legal Newsline |
Oral argument sessions by the Supreme Court are scheduled to occur in person in San Francisco.

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North Central Problem-Solving Court hosts graduation ceremony on May 22

By Legal Newsline |
The North Central Problem-Solving Court will host a graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Custer County Courtroom located at 604 Heritage Drive, Broken Bow, NE.

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Post-adjudication reparative program working group meeting set for May

By Legal Newsline |
The Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group is scheduled to hold a meeting on Monday, May 12.

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Sarpy County Wellness Court hosts graduation ceremony on May 23

By Legal Newsline |
The Sarpy County Wellness Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place in Courtroom 5 of the Sarpy County Courthouse located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, Nebraska.

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Maryland Judiciary launches redesigned public data dashboard

By Legal Newsline |
The Maryland Judiciary has unveiled a redesigned public data dashboard aimed at improving accessibility and functionality.