Person v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Right-to-Arm Instruction

The Virginia Court of Appeals reversed a conviction, finding the trial court erred by refusing a "right-to-arm" jury instruction. The appellate court determined the instruction was a proper statement of law supported by evidence and that its refusal was not harmless error. The case is remanded for a new trial.

State of New Jersey v. Michael Cawley - Post-Conviction Relief Denial Affirmation

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of Michael Cawley's second petition for post-conviction relief. The decision pertains to his 2012 conviction and sentence for theft, kidnapping, and sexual assault.

Carrie Allen v. Christian Kirch - NJ Court Affirms NJM Ruling

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's ruling that New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM) has no duty to defend or indemnify Christian Kirch in a lawsuit stemming from a 2021 motor vehicle accident. The court found that Kirch lacked actual or implied permission to use the vehicle involved in the accident.

E.S. v. D.E.S. - Reverses TRO Dissolution, Remands

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed the dissolution of two amended temporary restraining orders (ATROs) issued under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. The court also reinstated the ATROs and remanded the case for further proceedings, allowing the plaintiff to amend the ATROs to include allegations from denied TRO applications.

L.G.-p. v. Riverview Medical Center - Claims Dismissed

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division has dismissed claims against Riverview Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Dr. Joel Edman. The case involved allegations of supervisory failures regarding physician adherence to hospital policies and patient discharge standards for a jaundiced infant.

Celtic Bank Corporation v. Northwestern Residence, Inc. - Foreclosure Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed foreclosure orders against defendants, finding their fraud claims lacked merit. The court dismissed the defendants' counterclaims and upheld the summary judgment granted to Celtic Bank Corporation, leading to a final judgment of foreclosure.

Dcpp v. I.L. - Parental Rights Termination

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division has issued a non-precedential opinion regarding the termination of parental rights for I.L. in the guardianship case of A.L.Z. and G.L.Z. The mother appeals the June 13, 2025 judgment, challenging the Division of Child Protection and Permanency's proof on specific statutory prongs.

Colorado AG Voids Unfair MV Realty Contracts, Saves Homeowners $8.4M

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced an agreement voiding unfair long-term real estate contracts with MV Realty, clearing homeowners' property titles and saving them an estimated $8.4 million. The agreement also includes $600,000 in consumer restitution and permanently bars MV Realty from performing real estate brokerage services in Colorado.

NCUA Eighth Round of Deregulation Proposals

The NCUA has announced its eighth round of proposed regulatory changes, focusing on deregulation. This proposal aims to remove limits on federally insured credit unions' ability to purchase or participate in third-party serviced indirect auto loans, reducing regulatory burden and increasing flexibility for credit unions.

USPTO Patent Granted for Stimulant Composition

The USPTO has granted patent US12582659B2 to ALL LABS, INC. for a stimulant composition containing caffeine and a tyrosine-based compound to increase caffeine solubility. The patent also covers a process for making the composition.