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State v. Gerald W. Butler - New Jersey Supreme Court Opinion

The New Jersey Supreme Court reviewed defendant Gerald W. Butler's conviction for controlled dangerous substances offenses. The Court considered whether prosecutorial comments and the admission of evidence portraying Butler as a violent, organized criminal deprived him of a fair trial. The Court found that while individual errors did not warrant overturning the convictions, the cumulative effect of the errors was significant.

Rutgers University v. AFSCME Local 888 - Title IX Preemption

The Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled that the grievance procedure in a collective negotiation agreement between Rutgers University and AFSCME Local 888 is preempted by federal Title IX Regulations. The Court found that the agreement's arbitration process excluded the alleged victim, violating the requirement that grievance procedures apply equally to both parties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.