Appeals

Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond to Cover Defamation Lawsuit Verdict as Appeals Continue

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $91.6 million bond to cover the defamation lawsuit judgment he owes to writer E. Jean Carroll while he appeals the verdict, according to his lawyer. The bond was secured from Federal Insurance Co., a subsidiary of insurance giant Chubb, and will cover the $83.3 million judgment, plus interest. This move comes as Trump faces financial pressure due to multiple legal challenges. Attorney Alina Habba filed papers with a New York judge, providing evidence of the bond and Trump’s appeal of the verdict. Posting the … Read more

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Appeals Judge’s Decision to Overturn Decades-Old Murder Conviction

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Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is challenging a recent ruling that overturned the murder conviction of William Franklin, who spent 44 years in prison. Franklin, now 77, was convicted in 1980 for a murder that occurred in 1976 in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood. According to Franklin’s defense attorney, jailhouse informants falsely testified against him after being provided with drugs and sexual favors by detectives. The defense claims that these incentives led to the wrongful identification of Franklin as the murder suspect. Judge Tracy Brandeis-Roman of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas recently vacated … Read more

Ohio State Student’s Lawsuit Over Campus Closure Goes Back to Appeals Court

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Supreme Court of Ohio has made a ruling that could have significant implications for an Ohio State University student’s lawsuit seeking a refund for the closure of campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a close vote of 4-3, the court decided that the Ohio’s 10th District Court of Appeals must reconsider the case. The central issue at hand is whether OSU is entitled to “discretionary immunity” for its decision to close the campus in the middle of the Spring 2020 semester while still retaining fees paid by students for the time … Read more

New Indiana Court of Appeals Vacancy Announced as Judge Terry Crone Prepares for Retirement

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will soon begin accepting applications for a new vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals. Following the retirement of Judge Patricia Riley this summer, Judge Terry Crone has announced his plans to retire this fall. Both judges have dedicated nearly 100 years to the legal profession, and their departures create the need for qualified successors. In order to maintain regional representation, the new judge must come from the 20 counties in northern Indiana, just like Crone and Riley. The Indiana Supreme Court expressed its gratitude for their … Read more