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Some superior courts are divided into branches, each responsible for certain types of cases. For example, in California, divorces and child custody issues are heard in family court, probate matters in probate court and criminal cases in criminal court. But all of these courts are part of the ...
The trial courts in the federal system, the district courts, handle legal cases and trials brought under federal law. Federal district courts can also hear cases that are entirely based on state law if the parties are from other states. This is called the court’s “diversity jurisdiction.” ...
In the UK, the term 'circuit court' is still unofficially used to refer to seven regional courts established in 2005 by Her Majesty’s Court Service (HMCS). Before 2005, these region courts were called circuit courts, and they were presided over by a circuit judge. The region courts have...
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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals Decides Contracts Mean What They Say and the No Harm No Foul Rule Still AppliesRobert J. MacPherson
Under Virginia law, you have ten days from your original court date to appeal the hearing to the circuit court. During an appeal, the case is reheard by a new judge in the circuit court, and you are given a new court date to attend. You do not need to list an excuse as to why...
The SEC has not yet indicated whether it will appeal the decision. Its options would include requesting rehearing, appealing to the Fifth Circuiten banc, or requesting that the U.S. Solicitor General approve a petition for a “writ of certiorari” with the U.S. Su...
In June of 2021, the Supreme Court overturned the case. The Supreme Court ruled that the CFAA defines “exceeds authorized access” as accessing protected information and portions of the computer system that are off-limits. The court also ruled that this definition does not apply to individuals...
In June, the court issued its decision. Overturning the Ninth Circuit, it ruled the president is free to fire the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau without cause. The agency's leadership by a single director removable only for inefficiency, neglect, or malfeasance violates the ...