US Courts

Bentley v. Sandhills Aviation - Breach of Contract and Fraud Appeal

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment against Sandhills Aviation, LLC, and others, holding them jointly and severally liable for $2,462,882.78 for breach of contract, fraud, and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The court also denied the appellants' counterclaims.

Ligeri v. White RoadCapital, LLC - Appeal of Dismissal

The Connecticut Appellate Court partially reversed a lower court's dismissal of a case brought by Benjamin Ligeri against White RoadCapital, LLC, and others. The appellate court found that the trial court improperly dismissed counts related to tortious interference and unfair trade practices, allowing those claims to proceed.

John Chacho, Jr. v. Cara Lister - Family Law Appeal

The Connecticut Appellate Court dismissed an appeal in John Chacho, Jr. v. Cara Lister, finding the case moot due to subsequent custody orders. The court clarified that the 'officially released' date of an opinion governs all post-opinion motion and certification filing periods.

NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ANIMAL SERVICES v. DONOVAN - Animal Welfare Proceeding

The Connecticut Appellate Court released an opinion in an animal welfare case, clarifying that the exclusionary rule does not apply to proceedings under statute § 22-329a. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence related to neglected animals, citing the societal interest in addressing animal cruelty.

Louis Martinoli v. Stamford Police Department - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Connecticut Appellate Court issued an opinion in Louis Martinoli v. Stamford Police Department, addressing the calculation of temporary total disability benefits. The court affirmed the Compensation Review Board's decision, clarifying that compensation rates must be based on the date of incapacity, not a prior date of injury, when there is a gap between the two.

The Lee Memorial Methodist Church of Norwich v. City of Norwich - Tax Exemption Appeal

The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that a religious organization is entitled to a tax exemption for property leased to a for-profit daycare facility under statute § 12-81 (14). The court held that the statute does not require the religious organization to be affiliated with or operate the daycare facility.

US v. Concepcion - Cocaine Possession Intent to Distribute Ruling

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The court ruled that the district court did not err in refusing to instruct the jury on the lesser-included offense of simple possession, finding no rational jury could dispute the intent to distribute.

Horace Cowan v. New Jersey Parole Board - Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled that the State Parole Board acted arbitrarily and capriciously in setting a 200-month future eligibility term (FET) for inmate Horace Cowan, significantly exceeding the presumptive 27-month term. The Court established a new standard for imposing extended FETs.

State of Tennessee v. Michael Sneed - Criminal Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment denying alternative sentencing for Michael Sneed, who was convicted of two counts of selling methamphetamine. The court upheld the sixteen-year sentence imposed by the trial court.

Robert S. Walton IV v. Deepa B. Walton - Marriage Dissolution Appeal

The Connecticut Supreme Court dismissed an appeal in the case of Robert S. Walton IV v. Deepa B. Walton. The court clarified that the certified question did not accurately reflect the basis on which the Appellate Court decided the issue regarding the disclosure of a marital residence appraisal.