US Courts

Dilley v. New Mexico Corr. Dep't - Civil Rights Act Appeal

The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a civil rights complaint. The plaintiff alleged failures in ensuring restitution orders were entered before a defendant's release. The court's decision is based on a prior Supreme Court ruling.

State v. Crawford - New Mexico Court of Appeals Opinion

The New Mexico Court of Appeals issued an opinion in State v. Crawford, vacating one conviction for shooting from a motor vehicle due to double jeopardy. The court affirmed convictions for attempted murder, aggravated assault on a peace officer, and aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer.

Mottola v. Triad Nat'l Sec., LLC - Employment Dispute

The New Mexico Court of Appeals issued a memorandum opinion in Mottola v. Triad Nat'l Sec., LLC, affirming a lower court's decision to uphold an arbitration award. The case involved an employment dispute concerning termination allegedly due to age or retaliation for union activities.

Dorothy Guo v. Zoning Board of Adjustment - Land Use Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Hegde defendants. The case involved an appeal concerning a development application with variances for a single-family home in Millburn Township.

Marc Celler v. 1017 Park Avenue, LLC - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued an opinion in Marc Celler v. 1017 Park Avenue, LLC. The court affirmed the denial of summary judgment and reconsideration motions but vacated a no cause verdict and remanded for a new trial on claims of breach of contract and violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act related to rent overcharges.

AA Glass Industries, LLC v. Seaside Ocean Terrace, LLC - Contract Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision in a contractor dispute between AA Glass Industries, LLC and Solar Innovations, Inc. The court upheld the award of $40,235.18 plus finance charges and counsel fees to Solar Innovations, Inc.

State of New Jersey v. A.U.B. - Criminal Coercion Plea Withdrawal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of a motion to vacate a guilty plea for criminal coercion. The defendant's appeal argued the trial court erred in applying the Slater factors for withdrawing a guilty plea.

Keith Loftus v. Teresa Loftus - Family Law Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court affirmed a Family Part order enforcing a $14,200 court-imposed sanction against the defendant, Teresa Loftus. The sanction temporarily reduces the plaintiff's permanent alimony obligation until paid.

Bernstein v. Morris - Legal Malpractice Standing

The Nevada Court of Appeals reversed a district court's dismissal of a legal malpractice complaint. The court held that an intended third-party beneficiary to a trust may have standing to sue the settlor's attorney for negligence in preparing trust documents. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

Court of Appeals of Nevada - Guardianship of Minors Case

The Court of Appeals of Nevada vacated and remanded a district court order terminating a guardianship of minor children. The court held that guardians are entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard before a guardianship can be sua sponte terminated.