Courts & Litigation

State v. Walter J. Gilliano - New Jersey Supreme Court Opinion

The New Jersey Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Walter J. Gilliano, addressing the impact of an executive order on jury selection. The court ruled that the existing jury pool would not be dismissed, finding the defendant did not establish a violation of his right to a jury drawn from a representative cross-section of the community.

New Hampshire Supreme Court Opinion on Guardianship of K.S.

The New Hampshire Supreme Court vacated a lower court's order appointing a guardian for K.S., ruling that the trial court lacked jurisdiction. The decision stems from an appeal concerning K.S.'s residency in Maine while guardianship proceedings were initiated in New Hampshire.

Pittsfield School District v. New Hampshire State Board of Education - Tuition Appeal

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire issued an opinion on October 17, 2025, in the appeal of the Pittsfield School District regarding tuition payments for a resident student attending an open enrollment school. The court affirmed the State Board of Education's ruling, requiring the district to pay tuition.

Ball v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester - Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit alleging negligent hiring, retention, and supervision. The court found that applying a 2020 amendment to revive the plaintiff's time-barred claim would be an unconstitutional retrospective application of the law.

B.K. v. B.W. - Civil Stalking Order Appeal

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire reversed a civil stalking final order of protection in B.K. v. B.W. The court found insufficient evidence to support the stalking charge, reversing the lower court's decision. The opinion was issued on October 8, 2025.

Supreme Court of New Hampshire - Child Custody Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire affirmed a lower court's decision retaining exclusive jurisdiction over a child custody matter. The court found that New Hampshire maintains jurisdiction despite the mother's relocation to Maine and her attempt to register a foreign order in Maine.

da Silva v. Sierra Club Foundation et al - Civil Rights: Jobs

A new civil case, da Silva v. Sierra Club Foundation et al, was filed on February 19, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and concerns Civil Rights related to jobs. Recent filings include a certificate of service and an initial case management scheduling order.

Nevada Supreme Court Opinion on Water Rights Forfeiture

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed a State Engineer's decision to declare water rights forfeited for Egger Enterprises, LLC, due to non-beneficial use. The court found the State Engineer did not abuse his discretion in denying a second extension request.

Nevada Supreme Court Opinion on Media Access

The Nevada Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Our Nevada Judges, Inc., a press organization. The petition challenged district court orders that denied certain media access requests. The court's decision upholds the existing district court orders regarding media access.

Stuckey v. Apex Materials, LLC - Nevada Supreme Court Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion in Stuckey v. Apex Materials, LLC, concerning a dispute over prevailing wages under NRS 338.020. The court affirmed a lower court's order granting a motion to dismiss a putative class action seeking the difference between wages paid and amounts allegedly due under the statute.