US Courts

State of Maine v. Kenneth Rhoades - OUI Conviction Appeal

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a conviction for operating under the influence (OUI) with prior offenses. The appeal challenged the denial of motions to suppress evidence and for discovery sanctions. The court found no error in the trial court's rulings.

State v. Sean Eori - Conviction and Appeal of Sexual Offenses

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a conviction for unlawful sexual contact and possession of sexually explicit material. The appeal addressed the trial court's issuance of a protective order and the admissibility of photographic evidence.

Shark Tank Strategies v. Town of Scarborough - Zoning Ordinance Pending Status

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a lower court's decision, ruling that cannabis cultivation facility applications were not 'pending' when a zoning ordinance amendment was enacted. This decision impacts the interpretation of application status in relation to zoning changes for cannabis businesses in Scarborough.

State v. Joshua Martin - Conviction Judgment Affirmed

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the conviction judgment of Joshua Martin, upholding the trial court's denial of his motion to suppress evidence and its forfeiture order. The charges stemmed from a 2022 encounter involving alleged drug trafficking and possession.

Father Appeals Termination of Parental Rights - Case 24-697

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is reviewing a father's appeal of the termination of his parental rights. The court has issued a memorandum decision vacating the lower court's order and remanding the case for further proceedings, citing potential issues with the dispositional hearing process.

Edariel Melendez v. New Jersey Dept. of Corrections - Legal Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a final administrative decision upholding a disciplinary finding against inmate Edariel Melendez for possession of a SIM card and a cell phone. The court found no basis to overturn the Department of Corrections' decision.

Toorak Capital Partners LLC v. Hanoch Dov Feldman - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a lower court's decision to enter default judgment against defendants in a case involving alleged violations of the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act. The court found that the trial court improperly entered default judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Mar Acquisition Group LLC v Maurice Oparaji - Legal Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate prior orders related to the specific performance of two real estate contracts. The case involves the sale of two properties in Newark.

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.

In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of E.K. - Civil Commitment Case Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division dismissed an appeal concerning the civil commitment of E.K. as moot because the individual had been discharged. The court noted that while E.K. was initially committed due to psychiatric issues, his condition had improved, leading to discharge plans.