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Supreme Court of Kansas

Kansas Supreme Court Rules on Sentencing Error Corrections in Murder Case

The Kansas Supreme Court issued a ruling in State v. Johnson, partially vacating a first-degree murder sentence and remanding the case with directions. The court established that clerical errors in sentencing journal entries may be corrected through nunc pro tunc orders.

•Kansas Supreme Court partially vacated Ronald Johnson's first-degree murder sentence and remanded the case
•Court established that clerical errors in sentencing journal entries can be corrected by nunc pro tunc orders
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Kansas

Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Lawyer After 10-Year Suspension

The Kansas Supreme Court has reinstated attorney Robert A. Mintz's law license after a decade-long suspension that began in February 2014. Following a September 2024 hearing, a disciplinary panel found clear and convincing evidence supporting his petition for reinstatement.

•Robert A. Mintz's Kansas law license was indefinitely suspended in February 2014 under Supreme Court Rule 225(a)
•After nine years, Mintz filed a petition for reinstatement in May 2023, leading to a formal hearing in September 2024
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Kansas

Kansas Supreme Court Sets Standards for Fiduciary Duty in Insurance Case

The Kansas Supreme Court issued a ruling in Stroud v. Ozark National Life Insurance Co. that clarifies legal standards for fiduciary duty claims and real party in interest requirements. The decision establishes a three-part test for breach of fiduciary duty claims and provides guidance on when fiduciary relationships exist.

•Court established three-part test for breach of fiduciary duty: existence of duty, breach, and resulting injury
•Real party in interest statute does not expand or restrict substantive rights to recover
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Kansas

Kansas Supreme Court Clarifies Appeal Deadline Exceptions in Collins

The Kansas Supreme Court reinforced procedural due process protections for criminal defendants seeking to appeal despite missing statutory deadlines. The court clarified a three-step burden-shifting analysis under State v. Ortiz that protects defendants' appeal rights when courts fail to provide proper advisements.

•Kansas appellate courts typically dismiss cases with untimely appeal notices, but three specific exceptions exist under State v. Ortiz precedent
•The exceptions protect defendants who weren't informed of appeal rights, weren't provided counsel for appeals, or had ineffective counsel during the appeal process
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Regulatory
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CFPB Releases Updated Annual List of Consumer Reporting Companies

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today published its annual list of consumer reporting companies, a regulatory update that provides transparency into the companies collecting and selling consumer credit information. This routine disclosure helps consumers understand which entities have access to their personal financial data.

•CFPB released its annual registry of consumer reporting companies as part of routine regulatory transparency
•The list provides consumers insight into which companies collect and sell their credit information
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Regulatory
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CFPB Fines Wise $2.5 Million for Illegal Remittance Practices

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered international remittance company Wise to pay nearly $2.5 million in penalties for illegal practices in its money transfer operations. The enforcement action represents a significant regulatory crackdown on violations in the growing digital remittance market.

•CFPB imposed $2.5 million penalty on Wise for illegal remittance practices
•Action targets violations in international money transfer operations
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Regulatory
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CFPB Report: Military Servicemembers Pay Higher Auto Loan Costs

A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report reveals that U.S. military servicemembers face higher costs and greater financial risks when obtaining auto loans compared to civilian borrowers, highlighting potential discriminatory practices in the auto lending market.

•CFPB report documents higher auto lending costs for military servicemembers compared to civilians
•Military personnel face greater financial risks in car financing arrangements
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Regulatory
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CFPB Backs Washington Bill to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's General Counsel Seth Frotman has written to Washington State legislators supporting proposed legislation that would prohibit medical bills from appearing on credit reports. The federal agency's backing adds significant weight to state efforts to protect consumers from the credit impact of medical debt.

•CFPB General Counsel formally endorses Washington state legislation on medical debt credit reporting
•Letter addressed to Senator Marcus Riccelli and Representative Joe Timmons signals federal support for state consumer protection measures
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Regulatory
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CFPB Report Reveals Persistent Financial Challenges for Rental Households

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released two comprehensive reports analyzing national rental payment data from September 2021 to November 2024, revealing continued financial challenges faced by households in the rental market.

•CFPB analyzed three years of national rental payment data from September 2021 to November 2024
•Reports document ongoing financial challenges for households in the rental market
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Regulatory
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CFPB Report: Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance Borrowers See Credit Improvements

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a new report examining financial outcomes for consumers who used cash-out mortgage refinancing. The analysis reveals that these borrowers experienced improvements in their credit scores following the refinancing process.

•CFPB published comprehensive report on cash-out refinance mortgage borrower outcomes
•Study finds credit score improvements among cash-out refinance borrowers
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