Courts & Legal

State of New Jersey v. A.U.B. - Criminal Coercion Plea Withdrawal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of a motion to vacate a guilty plea for criminal coercion. The defendant's appeal argued the trial court erred in applying the Slater factors for withdrawing a guilty plea.

Marc Celler v. 1017 Park Avenue, LLC - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued an opinion in Marc Celler v. 1017 Park Avenue, LLC. The court affirmed the denial of summary judgment and reconsideration motions but vacated a no cause verdict and remanded for a new trial on claims of breach of contract and violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act related to rent overcharges.

Dorothy Guo v. Zoning Board of Adjustment - Land Use Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Hegde defendants. The case involved an appeal concerning a development application with variances for a single-family home in Millburn Township.

Joseph Austin v. State - Criminal Case Opinion

The Nevada Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for home invasion, ruling that an attached garage constitutes a 'dwelling' under state law. The court clarified the definition of a dwelling for the purposes of the home invasion statute, impacting how property crimes are prosecuted in the state.

Hall v. Warden - Criminal Case Opinion

The Court of Appeals of Nevada issued an opinion in Hall v. Warden (Docket No. 90152-COA) on December 23, 2025. The court addressed whether recent legislative changes to NRS Chapter 34 operate as a mandatory procedural bar for postconviction habeas corpus petitions challenging the computation of time served.

Court of Appeals of Nevada - Guardianship of Minors Case

The Court of Appeals of Nevada vacated and remanded a district court order terminating a guardianship of minor children. The court held that guardians are entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard before a guardianship can be sua sponte terminated.

Bernstein v. Morris - Legal Malpractice Standing

The Nevada Court of Appeals reversed a district court's dismissal of a legal malpractice complaint. The court held that an intended third-party beneficiary to a trust may have standing to sue the settlor's attorney for negligence in preparing trust documents. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

Moore v. Primadonna Co., LLC - Premises Liability Appeal

The Nevada Court of Appeals reviewed a personal injury case, Moore v. Primadonna Co., LLC. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's summary judgment order, remanding the case for further proceedings based on the application of the mode-of-operation approach to premises liability.

Missouri v. James Guthrie - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Missouri Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a conviction against James Guthrie. The court found insufficient evidence to support the conviction for statutory rape against Victim 2 on Count IV, specifically regarding the victim's age at the time of the offense. The case is remanded with instructions.

David J. Harris v. Missouri Secretary of State - Court Opinion

The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision finding that David J. Harris lacked standing to challenge the Missouri Secretary of State's closure of an investigation into a complaint Harris filed. The court determined that taxpayers do not have a private right of action under Section 115.646.