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Corinth Mother Loses Custody Battle as Judge Discredits Her Claims, Sparking Controversy Over Medical Disagreement

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CORINTH, Texas – A judge in Corinth, Texas has ruled against a mother in a custody dispute involving her son. The judge found the mother to be unreliable and denied her custody after she expressed disagreement with doctors. The court case centered around the mother’s refusal to follow medical advice for her son’s condition. According to the judge’s ruling, the mother’s lack of credibility stemmed from her resistance to the recommended treatment plan. This disagreement with medical professionals raised concerns about her ability to make sound decisions for her child. During the proceedings, the mother … Read more

Mother Granted Estate Administration as Judge Declares Missing 5-Year-Old New Hampshire Girl Legally Dead, Weeks After Father’s Conviction

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CONCORD, N.H. – A judge in New Hampshire has declared a missing 5-year-old girl legally dead, allowing her mother to assume administration of her estate. This decision comes shortly after the girl’s father was convicted of her murder. The news was made public in an order released by the probate judge on Tuesday, following a court appearance by the mother, Crystal Sorey. The judge determined that Sorey had provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate that her daughter, Harmony Montgomery, was the victim of a “catastrophic event” and that her body has not been found. This ruling … Read more

Louisville Judge Urges Expansion of Mental Health Courts to Break Cycle of Incarceration

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Louisville, Kentucky – In her speech at the annual “Spirit of Peace” dinner hosted by NAMI Louisville, Judge Stephanie Burke called for the establishment of more mental health courts throughout Kentucky. The group, which aids individuals with mental illness, received Burke’s support as she emphasized the need for these specialized courts in the state. Burke, who spearheaded the creation of Kentucky’s first program for court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment in 2019, highlighted the significance of programs like these in breaking the cycle of hospitalization and incarceration. Expressing concern over the over-incarceration of the mentally ill, Burke … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks National Labor Relations Board’s Expansion of Joint Employment Definition, Protecting Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships

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Houston, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing a new rule that would expand the definition of joint employment. The ruling comes one day before the rule was set to take effect. The regulation, which aimed to increase franchisors’ responsibility for labor violations committed by their franchisees and require both entities to negotiate with employee unions, was challenged in court by a coalition of business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the International Franchise Association, the Restaurant Law Center, and the Texas Restaurant … Read more