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Local Attorney Joshua L. Potter Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge, Aims to Bring Trust and Fairness to 8th Judicial District

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Texarkana, Arkansas – Local attorney Joshua L. Potter has announced his intention to run for the position of Circuit Judge for the 8th Judicial District South, Division 2, which oversees cases in Miller and Lafayette Counties. The seat is set to become available following the retirement of Judge Brent Haltom, who has held the role since January 1, 2011. The upcoming election will take place on March 3, 2026. With more than 15 years of legal practice in both state and federal courts across Arkansas and Texas, Potter is seeking to bring a wealth of … Read more

7th Circuit Upholds Convictions of Nicholas Karagianis for Major Meth Distribution and Firearm Possession

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Indianapolis, Indiana — The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the convictions of Nicholas Karagianis, affirming his sentencing on multiple drug and firearm-related charges. The court’s ruling confirms Karagianis’ guilt on two counts of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and a count for possessing a firearm as a felon. He is to serve a combined total of 168 months on the drug charges and an additional 120 months for the firearm charge, all to run concurrently. The appeals court found that Karagianis failed to demonstrate that any actions taken by the district … Read more

Chili’s Age Discrimination Case Gets New Life in 6th Circuit Court

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CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit alleging age discrimination against the restaurant chain Chili’s, enabling a former employee’s claims to proceed. The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit overturns a lower court’s dismissal of the case, which centers on accusations surrounding age-related biases in employment practices. The lawsuit was brought forth by a Chili’s employee who contends that he was wrongfully terminated due to his age, which was 48 at the time. The employee claims that managerial decisions disproportionately targeted older workers for layoffs and that … Read more

4th Circuit Upholds Employer’s Right in COVID Vaccine Exemption Case, Setting Legal Precedent

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RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court’s decision favorable to an employer in a legal challenge regarding religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. The ruling, issued by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, affects a case involving a group of employees at a Virginia company who sought exemptions from the company’s vaccination policy due to their religious beliefs. The decision stemmed from a lawsuit filed by employees claiming the company’s mandatory vaccination policy infringed on their rights to practice their religion. The employees argued that the vaccine conflicted with their … Read more