U.S. Courts News Reporter
That is an extreme title to an essay in 2026 when the median cost to raise a child in America is $ 1500 to $ 2000 a month depending on whose study you credit. But, the March 26 decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court appears to hold that a parent who professes he can’t find work gets to skate unless the trial judge finds the money “on him” in the context of a support proceeding.
Bredbenner v. Hall has been … Read the rest
Lesson. If judgment creditors seek to extend a judgment lien beyond ten years, then a fresh “renewal complaint” should be filed.
Case cite. Autovest, L.L.C. v. Abner, 245 N.E.3d 193 (Ind. Ct. App. 2024)
Legal issue. Whether a second cause of action, pertaining to the same debt owed by a judgment debtor, should be dismissed.
Vital facts. In 2023, Creditor filed a “renewal complaint” against Debtor in connection with an unpaid judgment that Creditor had … Read the rest
In its recent opinion in State v. Stone, 2026 WL 202095 (Md. 2026), the Supreme Court of Maryland noted the following about the state’s Transportation Code:
… Read the restTR § 21-1124.1(b) prohibits a person from writing, sending, or reading a text message or an electronic message on a text messaging device while operating a motor vehicle in the travel portion of the roadway. The statute, however, permits a driver to use a global positioning system (GPS) or a text messaging device
The English Court of Appeal’s judgment in Ure Energy makes an important contribution to the law of waiver.
By Nell Perks and Anna Kullmann
The … Read the rest
Confronted with a claim of discriminatory termination or retaliation, an employer’s defensive strategy most often centers on marshalling facts and evidence to—eventually—support a motion for summary judgment that leans heavily—if not exclusively—on the argument that any adverse employment actions taken were based on legitimate and non-discriminatory business reasons that the employee will not be able to show were pretextual. This approach began with the burden-shifting framework described by the Supreme Court in its seminal 1973 decision, McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. … Read the rest
Recently, in Mora v. C.E. Enterprises, Inc., the California Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s decision in favor of an auto dealership alleged to have used an improper “piece rate” or “flag hours” compensation model.
Two former service technicians alleged that the dealership’s compensation system violated requirements for compensating for productive and non-productive time and failed to comply with Labor Code section 226.2. They claimed they were not fully compensated for all hours worked and sought relief under … Read the rest
The Court also found limited trademark infringement and seemingly departed from EU law.
By Sophie Goossens and Brett Shandler
On 4 November 2025, the High Court of England and Wales (the Court) handed down its long-awaited judgment in Getty Images v. Stability AI, a case brought by various entities in the Getty Images group as well as a contributor entity (collectively, Getty), essentially alleging that Stability AI had infringed IP rights asserted by Getty in the course of the … Read the rest
Federal judges are introducing young people to the Judiciary and sparking their interest in a range of careers in the courts – beyond the roles of judges and lawyers – through a national initiative called Open Doors to Careers in the Courts. A new video shows the approach, which starts with students visiting courthouses to interact with court professionals and experience the job functions that keep the wheels of justice turning.
Judiciary News – United States Courts… Read the rest