US Courts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

City of Reno v. District Court (Conrad) - Civil Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court granted a petition for a writ of mandamus, vacating an ex parte alternative writ previously issued by the district court. The ruling clarifies that district courts must address the inadequacy of regular inter partes procedure before issuing an ex parte writ of mandamus for public records requests.

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.

National Health Insurance Company v. Daphne Lever - Insurance Venue Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in National Health Insurance Company v. Daphne Lever, finding that venue was proper in Madison County, not Hinds County. The case involves a dispute over medical insurance coverage and the proper location for legal proceedings.