State Courts

State of New Jersey v. Johnny Santiago - Criminal Procedure

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed an order suppressing a defendant's recorded statement, finding his waiver of Miranda rights was not knowing, intelligent, and voluntary. The court's decision is non-precedential and applies only to the parties involved.

Honeywell International Inc. v. Satec Inc. - Environmental Remediation Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed a dispute between Honeywell International Inc. and Satec Inc. concerning environmental remediation obligations under a 2009 Settlement Agreement. The court affirmed, with modifications, an order that denied Satec's motion to compel arbitration for certain claims while also addressing Honeywell's cross-appeal regarding access and remediation.

Melick v. Melick - Post-Judgment Matrimonial Matter

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a Family Division order enforcing a 1997 Final Judgment of Divorce regarding the division of a 401K plan. The defendant appealed the enforcement of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) concerning his retirement assets, which had been rolled over into an IRA in 2010.

A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority. The case involved the impoundment and sale of a vehicle due to delinquent parking tickets.

Golden Mile Associates v. Com. of PA, DOT - Appeal of Municipality of Monroeville

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in Golden Mile Associates v. Com. of PA, DOT, concerning an appeal by the Municipality of Monroeville regarding governmental immunity. The court quashed the appeal as the trial court's interlocutory order was not appealable.

Andrew Condlin v. John J. Shaia - Defamation Verdict Reversed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed a trial court's denial of a motion to set aside a verdict and order a new trial in the defamation case of Andrew Condlin v. John J. Shaia. The court found errors in allowing amendments under the relation-back doctrine and considering time-barred statements, leading to the reversal of the judgment and remand.

William V. Davis v. Judith Christy - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in William V. Davis v. Judith Christy. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's handling of spoliation of evidence and affirmed the compensatory damages award.

BH Mid-Atlantic Pools v. Dodd - Judgment Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in favor of Lisa Dodd against BH Mid-Atlantic Inc. (Blue Haven Pools). The court found no error in the trial court's findings regarding causation, damages, jury instructions, and motions to strike.

Sharpe v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the trial court's judgment against John Michael Sharpe, who was convicted of 20 counts of soliciting child pornography. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in admitting testimony of prior bad acts, limiting jury instructions, or denying a motion for a new trial due to juror misconduct.

Regina Lynn Dickenson v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Sentencing Abuse of Discretion

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that the trial court abused its discretion in sentencing Regina Lynn Dickenson. The court found that the trial court misinterpreted Code § 19.2-306.1(A) by treating separate convictions as a single conviction when counting technical probation violations, leading to an improper sentence.