NC Supreme Court Reverses Joint Employment Ruling in Lassiter Case

The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling in Lassiter v. Robeson Cnty. Sheriff's Dep't, clarifying the state's joint employment doctrine. The court held that the plaintiff did not meet the control requirement for joint employment, reversing the finding that Truesdell Corporation was a joint employer.

People v. Anderson - Criminal Law

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for second-degree murder in People v. Anderson. The court held that the Appellate Division applied the correct legal standard when reviewing the weight of the evidence in a case relying solely on circumstantial proof.

State v. Walter J. Gilliano - New Jersey Supreme Court Opinion

The New Jersey Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Walter J. Gilliano, addressing the impact of an executive order on jury selection. The court ruled that the existing jury pool would not be dismissed, finding the defendant did not establish a violation of his right to a jury drawn from a representative cross-section of the community.

C.A.L. v. State of New Jersey - Civil Rights and Tort Claims

The Supreme Court of New Jersey considered whether the Heck v. Humphrey favorable-termination rule applies to claims under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act and Tort Claims Act. The Court reviewed a case where a plaintiff's parole was revoked and later reinstated, impacting the timeliness of her subsequent civil claims.

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.

State v. Jamel Carlton - Persistent Offender Sentencing

The Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled in State v. Jamel Carlton that the error in sentencing a persistent offender without a jury finding, as per Erlinger v. United States, is subject to harmless error review. The Court found the error harmless in this specific case but called for legislative revision of the statute.

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.

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.