State Courts

Whelan v. Whelan - Child Support Modification Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's order that granted a downward modification of child support. The court found that the parties' stipulation, which waived modification rights under certain conditions, was binding. The original child support was $6,250 per month, and the lower court had reduced it to $3,500 per month.

T.I. v. R.I. - Divorce and Ancillary Relief Case

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's order denying a defendant's motion for summary judgment to dismiss a divorce complaint and for sanctions. The case involves the validity of a marriage solemnized by a religious contract without a marriage license.

Palmieri v. Glover - Custody Dispute Legal Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed lower court orders regarding child custody. The mother's petition to modify a prior custody order to award her sole legal and residential custody was denied, while the father's petitions to modify the order for sole custody were granted, including decision-making authority for the child's education and healthcare.

Kurtanidze v. Fasino - Personal Injury Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, denying a motion for summary judgment in a personal injury case. The court found that the plaintiff's opposition papers should have been considered despite a technical defect in filing.

Stewart Hill LLC v. Town of New Windsor - Zoning Moratorium Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision exempting Stewart Hill LLC's site plan application from a local development moratorium. The decision clarifies the application of Local Law No. 1 of 2020 regarding SEQRA review prior to the moratorium's introduction.

7-Eleven, Inc. v. Town of Oyster Bay - Administrative Law

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petition to review a determination by the Town Board of the Town of Oyster Bay. The Town Board had denied 7-Eleven's application for a special use permit, site plan approval, and modification of covenants and restrictions for a gas station and convenience store.

Swanson v. Queens Ballpark Co., LLC - Personal Injury Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed an order granting summary judgment to the defendants in a personal injury case. The plaintiff was injured by a projectile during a t-shirt launch event at Citi Field.

Stewart Hill, LLC v. Windsor - Local Law Challenge

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York modified a lower court's order regarding Local Law No. 3 of 2021 of the Town of New Windsor. The court granted summary judgment to the Town of New Windsor on certain causes of action, effectively upholding the local law against a challenge.

Dissenting Opinion on Speedy Trial Rights in Probation Revocation

This document contains a dissenting opinion from the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals regarding the attachment of speedy trial rights in probation revocation proceedings. The dissenting judge argues that the right attaches upon the issuance of the warrant, not its service, contrary to the majority's conclusion in the case of State of Tennessee v. Tommy Lynn Hollingsworth.

Tennessee v. Maney - Voluntary Manslaughter Conviction Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a voluntary manslaughter conviction and sentence. The court addressed issues regarding eyewitness opinion testimony and the defendant's confinement sentence. The judgment of the trial court was upheld.