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The King County Prosecuting Attorney argues that juvenile convictions should count as serious offenses in sentencing, igniting a fierce debate in court about the interpretation of the law.

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State urges plain‑text reading, tells court to affirm McBride’s indeterminate sentence
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office argued the statute's plain language and context require affirming McBride's indeterminate sentence; the bench questioned whether cross‑references to subsections must be read together or treated as inactive in particular sentencing contexts.
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October 31, 2026 at 12:35 AM
In a gripping courtroom showdown, justices grappled with whether attorney-fee awards under UPEPA demand strict interpretation or leave room for discretion.

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Justices press counsel on UPEPA's steps and standard for attorney-fee review
During argument, several justices questioned whether the court should decide statutory issues (UPEPA) before constitutional questions and asked whether fee awards under the statute are reviewed de novo or for abuse of discretion. Counsel debated whether the statute's "shall" language mandates fees or allows interpretive room.
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October 23, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Bronson Barlow argues that the state's attempts to recover TANF payments after missing the 60-day deadline should not be allowed, claiming it undermines the very purpose of the law.

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Appellant tells Division 3 'tolling' cannot revive TANF reimbursement after 60-day deadline
Bronson Barlow, appearing pro se, told a three-judge panel that RCW 74.20A.055(2)s tolling exception should not allow the Department to recover TANF for the period after a 60-day notice window when the Department's first documented location effort came the day after that window expired.
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October 18, 2026 at 2:23 AM
In a gripping courtroom clash, defense counsel argues that the wrongful-death statute strictly limits recoverable damages, leaving household services out in the cold since 1971.

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Defense: Wrongful-death statute's enumerated damages exclude household services
Defense counsel told the appellate panel that the wrongful-death act lists recoverable damages exhaustively and that 'pecuniary injury' was removed from the statute in 1971 and not restored in a way that would allow household-services awards.
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October 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Tensions rise in the courtroom as justices grapple with the complexities of defaults and due process, questioning whether past errors can be rectified for justice to prevail.

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Justices press parties on when defaults are appropriate and what process should follow
During oral argument the bench repeatedly questioned counsel about the statutory and practical differences between issuing process (writs) and entering defaults, and whether default entries can be removed for good cause when a defendant is known to be in government custody.
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October 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Texas justices are diving deep into a contentious debate over whether the commissioner's rulemaking power is too broad or just right—who will come out on top?

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Justices probe whether TEA exceeded its 'necessary' rulemaking authority
Counsel debated whether the commissioner's enabling statute (discussed as §11.174 and related provisions) narrowly permits only rules 'necessary' to operate a campus, or whether subsection (c)'s assignment authority lawfully fits within that grant.
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October 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The New Mexico Supreme Court is poised to clarify legal standards after taking the contentious Biggley v. Rio Rancho case under advisement—what could this mean for future rulings?

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Supreme Court takes Biggley v. Rio Rancho under advisement; opinion to follow
After roughly 90 minutes of oral argument over attorney fees, statutory interpretation, and facts about a Rio Rancho road closure, the New Mexico Supreme Court took the case under advisement and said it will issue an opinion later.
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September 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Unusual legal doctrines emerge in this #CriminalLaw petition, blending #StatutoryInterpretation nuances around "uses" and "purpose" in child exploitation statutes, challenging traditional reading of actus reus verbs and intent requirements.
February 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"Supreme Court cert petition explores nuanced #StatutoryInterpretation of criminal law, focusing on contextual meaning of 'uses' and precise #PurposeCriterion in child exploitation statute. Historical precedent like Dubin v. US guides potential analysis. #SCOTUS"
February 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
In his article for @LexisNexisUK's Tax Journal, Louis Triggs examines the landmark Elborne decision ([2026] EWCA Civ 894) and its wider significance for IHT, trusts and statutory interpretation: tinyurl.com/5fm58k4h

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August 3, 2026 at 12:43 PM
The Texas Supreme Court is poised to determine if a flight manual can reset the federal statute of repose, a decision that could reshape product-liability lawsuits against aircraft manufacturers.

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Texas high court hears dispute over whether flight manual restarts federal statute of repose
The Supreme Court of Texas heard oral arguments in case no. 240883 over whether a federal statute of repose bars a wrongful-death suit tied to a Bell helicopter and whether a flight manual (or a subsection of it) qualifies as a "part" that can restart the repose period.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Massachusetts Appeals Court faces a crucial decision on how late responses to legal complaints could redefine the future of affirmative defenses and the very role of auctioneers.

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Court Considers Late Affirmative Defense Raises in Healy Case Summary Judgment
Judge examines implications of late affirmative defenses in Healy's auctioneer litigation.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🧵 Doctrine of Harmonious Construction — Explained like a Lawyer, Not a Textbook.
Ever wondered how courts resolve conflicts between clashing laws?
The Doctrine is the peacemaker, ensuring both laws coexist without chaos.
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June 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
1/2 Just read yesterday's 9th Cir. opinion in US v. Kittson. The court rightly rejected the "absurd" defense that selling a machinegun to an undercover agent is a lawful transfer to the US. Crucially, the court also upheld the machinegun ban post-Bruen...

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December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM