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Texas man on death row presses claim of attorney abandonment

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After obtaining new legal representation, Gamboa filed a motion to reopen the judgment on the ground that Ritenour had “abandoned” him. Hicks 23-324 Issues : (1) Whether a cause of action exists under Bivens v. South Carolina State Ports Authority v. The district court denied that motion as well, and the U.S.

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Cities, counties, and states score major procedural win in climate liability suits against fossil fuel companies

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In total, at least 25 cases have been filed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawai’i, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Vermont. The plaintiffs strategically pled state law claims and refrained from adding federal causes of action to their cases.

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Spooky Torts: The 2022 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

She insists in the video that she knows all of the governing legal rules and shows the path in detail. McKamey insists that it is just a “crazy haunted house” and stops well short of the legal-definition of torture. We also have a potential duel case out of Aiken, South Carolina from one year ago. Charges pending.

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Spooky Torts: The 2021 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

However, there are still some notable additions that raise more legal frights. McKamey insists that it is just a “crazy haunted house” and stops well short of the legal-definition of torture. We also have a potential duel case out of Aiken, South Carolina from one year ago. Charges pending.

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Spooky Torts: The 2023 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

” She even posted a walk-through video and insisted that she knows all of the governing legal rules. McKamey insists that it is just a “crazy haunted house” and stops well short of the legal-definition of torture. Outcome: Janik is charged with assault and reckless endangerment for his actions. Charges pending.

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