US Federal

Lirette v. Adams - Appeals Dismissed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit dismissed appeals in Lirette v. Adams, involving State Farm, Geico, and Axis Ventures. The disposition indicates that the appeals were dismissed, with one judge concurring in the result. This ruling concludes the appellate proceedings for the cases consolidated under docket numbers 2025-CA-0650, 2025-CA-0651, 2025-CA-0708, and 2025-CA-0710.

Towbin v. Fuller - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Towbin v. Fuller, affirming a lower court's disposition. The case involves a dispute over a five-year tax period, with multiple judges dissenting on various points of law and procedure.

Towbin v. Fuller - Orleans Clerk Case Affirmed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Towbin v. Fuller, concerning a clerk of court. The case involved multiple dissents from the appellate judges, indicating significant disagreement on the interpretation of evidence and prior case law.

State of Louisiana v. A.N. - Child Custody Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a juvenile court's dispositional judgment placing a child, A.N., in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services until her eighteenth birthday. The decision stems from a child in need of care proceeding following the death of A.N.'s sibling and pending criminal charges against the parents.

9w Halo v. Ador - Tax Exemption for Processing Operations

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in 9w Halo OPCO, LP v. Arizona Department of Revenue that machinery used in processing operations, which changes a product's marketability, is exempt from use tax under A.R.S. § 42-5159(B)(1). The court reversed and remanded the case, clarifying that downstream transactions are irrelevant to this exemption.

Higher Breed NJ LLC v. City of Burlington - Cannabis Retailer License

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division ruled that the City of Burlington Common Council must provide a reason for denying an application for a resolution of local support for a cannabis retailer license. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the case for further proceedings.

90 Hackensack Ave, LLC v. Aponte Service Station, LLC - Breach of Contract

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a jury's verdict finding Scander LLC and Bassem Scander liable for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenants of good faith and fair dealing, and fraudulent misrepresentation concerning the sale of a gas station. The jury awarded compensatory and punitive damages.

State of New Jersey v. Kelvin Williams - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued an opinion in State of New Jersey v. Kelvin Williams. The court affirmed the defendant's convictions for sexual assault but vacated the sentence, remanding for resentencing due to insufficient reasoning on mitigating factors and potential merger of convictions.

New Jersey Superior Court Opinion on Guardianship of J.F.F.

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's judgment terminating parental rights of G.R.F. to his daughter, J.F.F. The appeal focused on the psychologist's testimony and evaluation, which the appellant argued were flawed and deprived him of due process.

Paterson Firefighters Association v. City of Paterson - Labor Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a trial court's decision, reinstating an arbitration award that compelled the City of Paterson to pay the full costs of dental health insurance for Paterson Firefighters Association members. The court found the award was consistent with the parties' collective negotiation agreement and subsequent memorandum of agreement.