US Courts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Mississippi Supreme Court Estate Case: Zoa Ann Manners v. Estate of Gary Wayne Johnson

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision, reinstating a lower court's judgment regarding an estate dispute. The case, Zoa Ann Manners v. The Estate of Gary Wayne Johnson, involved a creditor's claim based on an "Article of Agreement" concerning real property distribution. The court's decision impacts how such agreements are interpreted in estate matters.

Palmer's Grocery Inc. v. Chandler's JKE, Inc. - Contract Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed and remanded a Lee County Circuit Court decision in Palmer's Grocery Inc. v. Chandler's JKE, Inc. The case involves a dispute over an oral agreement for the sale of a grocery store. The appellees were taxed with the costs of the appeal.