Dismisses

Austin Court Dismisses Property Tax Lawsuit Against Project Connect, Plaintiffs to Appeal

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Austin, Texas — A lawsuit aimed to halt the collection of property taxes for Austin’s ambitious public transit project, Project Connect, was recently dismissed by a local judge. The decision comes despite opposition who argue that the project costs have ballooned while the scope has significantly diminished. Luis David Osta Lugo, a regular user of Austin’s public transit system, expressed his anticipation for improvements. “A robust transit system could revolutionize housing and the quality of life in the city,” he noted. Osta Lugo, like many residents, is looking forward to the planned enhancements that include … Read more

Kansas Supreme Court Dismisses Case on Legality of ‘Skill-Based’ Arcade Game Dragon’s Ascent

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TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court recently resolved a long-standing legal dispute surrounding an electronic game known as Dragon’s Ascent, which has been available in various truck stops and convenience stores across the state. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision that dismissed a lawsuit from POM of Kansas, a subsidiary of the game’s manufacturer Pace-O-Matic, based in Duluth, Georgia. The company had sought a judicial declaration verifying that their game did not fall under the state’s gambling laws due to its design as a game of skill rather than chance. The lawsuit, initially … Read more

Boulder Court Backs Decision to End Longmont Conservation Easement, Dismisses Local Group’s Appeal

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Longmont, CO — A recent ruling by a Boulder District Court judge reaffirmed the decision to conditionally terminate a conservation easement in Longmont, marking the culmination of a heated legal battle. In November, Judge Michael T. Kotlarczyk endorsed the controversial decision originally made by the Board of County Commissioners in August 2023. This judicial approval dismissed an appeal from the local advocacy group Keep Airport Road Environmental and Safe, which has vehemently opposed the termination of this easement. Members of the group have voiced concerns over the potential environmental and community impacts of the decision. … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Monopoly Allegation Suit Against Iowa Pathology Firms

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge has ruled to dismiss a case involving allegations that a group of central Iowa pathologists engaged in anti-competitive practices to preserve a monopoly. The lawsuit was one of several linked cases centering around accusations of unfair market practices among pathology service providers in the region. In May 2024, a lawsuit was initiated by four pathologists in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. These medical professionals had earlier branched out to form their own laboratory, Goldfinch Laboratory of Urbandale, after parting ways with their former … Read more