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Federal Courts Denial of Motion to Suppress Reversed for Lack of Apparent Authority to Consent

Denial of Motion to Suppress Reversed for Lack of Apparent Authority to Consent

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Taylor, No. 09-3019, the court faced a challenge to the district court's grant of defendant's motion to suppress evidence in his conviction for being...

Federal Courts Defendant Entitled to Governmental Immunity Under Narrow Definition of Proximate Cause

Defendant Entitled to Governmental Immunity Under Narrow Definition of Proximate Cause

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Smith v. County of Lenawee, No. 09-1703, concerned an action brought by a deceased plaintiff's estate against a county and various agents of the county...

Federal Courts Dismissal of RICO Suit Against Health Insurer is Upheld, Plus Criminal Matters

Dismissal of RICO Suit Against Health Insurer is Upheld, Plus Criminal Matters

By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Riverview Health Inst. v. Med. Mut. of Ohio, No. 08-4431, involved an action brought by out-of-network providers of health care services against an insurer and...

Federal Courts Decisions in Criminal Matters and Benefits Determination for Long-Term Disability Benefits Upheld

Decisions in Criminal Matters and Benefits Determination for Long-Term Disability Benefits Upheld

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Goff v. Bagley, No. 06-4669, involved a challenge to the district court's denial of defendant's request for habeas relief from his capital murder convictions.

Federal Courts Petition for Review of DHS's Reinstatement Order of a Mexican Citizen Denied

Petition for Review of DHS's Reinstatement Order of a Mexican Citizen Denied

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

De la Paz v. Holder, 09-3229, concerned a Mexican citizen's petition for review of a reinstatement order by the Department of Homeland Security...

Federal Courts Appeal Addresses Fees in Suit Challenging Kentucky Law Limiting Protests At Military Funerals

Appeal Addresses Fees in Suit Challenging Kentucky Law Limiting Protests At Military Funerals

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

McQueary v. Conway, 09-5807, concerned a challenge to the district court's denial of plaintiff's request for fees following dismissal of the lawsuit as...

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