June 22, 2023 | Law.com
Missouri Appeals Court Holds Prosecution's Bible Reference in Closing Argument Had No Impact on Jury's VerdictThe Missouri Court of Appeals has ruled the state's reference to the Bible during closing argument didn't impact the jury's verdict, which convicted a man of murder in the first degree.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
June 21, 2023 | Law.com
'Fright Fest' Legal Fight: Six Flags Escapes Suit Alleging Woman Was Injured Running From ClownThe Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a grant of summary judgment to Six Flags St. Louis after determining that a woman who was injured running from a costumed clown at the park had voluntarily consented and knew about the risk of attending the park's "Fright Fest" event.
By Riley Brennan
7 minute read
June 21, 2023 | Law.com
Cybersecurity Platform Hit With Class Action Alleging 'Overstated' Revenue FiguresThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
June 21, 2023 | Law.com
Crypto Blockchain Startup Accused of Leaving Customers With 'Worthless' Coins Following SEC Cease-and-DesistThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
June 16, 2023 | Law.com
Amazon.com Hit With Privacy Class Action, Alleging Violation of Genetic Information Privacy ActThis case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
June 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
No Rule Violations: Judge Denies Motion to Disqualify Agency's Attorney in Suit Against Shareholder, CFOWiegand held that relying only on Williams' "purported sole ownership of On-Site" does not "carry the day at this stage."
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
June 16, 2023 | Law.com
'Potential to Mislead the Jury': State Appellate Court Calls for New Med Mal Trial Over Potentially Confusing Jury Instructions"The instruction that consent need not be in writing was similarly unnecessary because consent was not in dispute. This instruction, combined with the consent instruction, had the potential to mislead the jury into believing that Ms. Harward's nonverbal action of presenting at the infusion center and submitting to treatment was sufficient to establish that she gave informed consent to receive gentamicin," Judge Michele M. Christiansen Forster wrote.
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
June 15, 2023 | Law.com
Mid Penn Bank Alleges Hotel Lied on PPP Application About Prior SBA Loan DefaultThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
June 15, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
'Families Take on Many Forms': 3rd Circuit Clarifies Who Qualifies as 'Parent' Under IDEA"In writing the IDEA, Congress understood that families take many forms, but the bottom line is always the best interest of the child with a disability. That is why the IDEA has such a broad definition of the person assuming the role of 'parent,'" said the plaintiffs' attorney, Alan L. Yatvin of Weir Greenblatt Pierce, in Philadelphia.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
June 15, 2023 | Law.com
State High Court: Circuit Courts Have Jurisdiction to Address Felony Defendants' Competency, Suspend Preliminary Hearings"The plain language of Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-11-303(a) comports with procedural and constitutional law. For example, defendants have a right to counsel at a preliminary hearing, e.g., Coleman, Wilson, and a right to be present at that hearing," Boomgaarden wrote. "During the preliminary hearing, a defendant can introduce evidence and cross-examine witnesses to, among other things: raise doubts as to whether probable cause exists; illicit testimony for impeachment or other purposes at a later stage; and discover information to assist in preparation for trial."
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
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