Requests

Sheriff Appeals for Major Cut in $15 Million Verdict, Requests Court’s Decisive Action

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Gainesville, FL—A high-profile case involving the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is drawing new attention after the sheriff’s request to significantly lower a $15 million jury award. The dispute stems from an incident where deputies used force during an arrest, leading to a substantial verdict against them. The sheriff, arguing that the amount awarded was excessive, has sought a reduction of the payout, alongside a directed verdict — an unusual legal maneuver where the judge rules one way because the evidence overwhelmingly supports one side. The case originated from a 2018 altercation involving deputies and Derrick … Read more

Memphis Shooting Suspect Requests Delay, Chooses to Represent Himself in Trial for Capital Murder Charges

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a pronounced turn of events, a Tennessee man facing charges for a series of shootings in Memphis, which tragically resulted in three fatalities, has chosen to represent himself in court. 22-year-old Ezekiel Kelly, initially represented by private attorneys, now seeks additional time to prepare his defense, citing the need to thoroughly review evidence presented against him. During a courtroom appearance on Tuesday, Kelly informed Shelby County Judge James Jones Jr. that he requires more time to access jail computers to review the extensive evidence, which includes thousands of pages and over … Read more

Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Requests Blake Lively’s Deposition Amid Legal Tensions, Lively Pushes Back Without Explanation

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Los Angeles — In a recent development in the legal battle between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, is asserting that Lively refuses to be deposed by him, although she has not provided a clear justification for her objection. The dispute comes amidst a series of lawsuits involving both parties, with the latest court filings revealing Lively’s reluctance to have Freedman oversee her deposition. Freedman, who is handling a number of different legal cases for Baldoni, claims that Lively’s legal team has proactively sought to prevent him from being involved in … Read more

Judge Denies Dismissal Requests in Real Estate Commission Lawsuit Involving Major Brokerage Firms

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the ongoing disputes over real estate commissions, Hanna Holdings, the parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, has experienced mixed results in court. After successfully detaching itself from legal liability in a similar Pennsylvania case, it faced an uphill battle in Missouri where a judge ruled against dismissing the Gibson commission lawsuit involving several major real estate firms. The legal drama unfolded under the gavel of Judge Stephen R. Bough, who has presided over related litigation, including the notable Sitzer/Burnett case. Bough denied motions for dismissal from Howard Hanna … Read more