In the Matter of Raymond T. Trebisacci - Disbarment Order

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island has issued an order disbarring attorney Raymond T. Trebisacci on consent. The order also appoints Special Masters to manage his client files and accounts, ensuring client interests are protected. This action follows an investigation into professional misconduct.

Apostolico v. Pagliaro - Property Tax Dispute

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed a lower court's amended final judgment regarding property tax responsibility. The court held that the defendant was responsible for her share of property taxes, aligning with precedent from Koszela v. Wilcox.

Bank of America v. Neronha - Trustee Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision designating Miriam Hospital as the alternative beneficiary of several trusts, upholding the selection of a new beneficiary after the original beneficiary, Memorial Hospital, closed. The court found no error in the trial justice's consideration of changed circumstances in healthcare provision.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Opinion on Condemnation Case

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in a condemnation case involving the City of Philadelphia. The court affirmed an order quashing an appeal, clarifying what constitutes a final, appealable order under the Eminent Domain Code regarding preliminary determinations versus final confirmation of a viewers' report.

Commonwealth v. Smith - Pennsylvania Supreme Court Opinion

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed an order dismissing a PCRA petition in Commonwealth v. Smith. The court found that the PCRA court improperly dismissed the appellant's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding evidence introduced during a resentencing hearing. The case is remanded for a new penalty-phase hearing.

Commonwealth v. Wakeley - Criminal Appeal

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania granted a petition for allowance of appeal in Commonwealth v. Wakeley, vacating a Superior Court order. The case is remanded for reconsideration in light of a recent Supreme Court precedent.

Commonwealth v. Torner, R. - Criminal Appeal

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania granted a petition for allowance of appeal in Commonwealth v. Torner, R., vacating a Superior Court order. The case is remanded for reconsideration in light of a recent Supreme Court decision, Commonwealth v. Walker.

DEP v. Grant Twp. - Environmental Law

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed an order from the Commonwealth Court in DEP v. Grant Twp. of Indiana Co. The case involves an appeal related to environmental regulations. The court's decision was unanimous and issued on February 18, 2026.

Howard v. Barrington Homeowners - HOA Dues Dispute

The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued an opinion in Howard v. Barrington Homeowners, vacating a lower court's decision and affirming the district court's grant of summary judgment. The case involved allegations of improper use of homeowners' association dues and other mismanagement.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Amends Judicial Continuing Legal Education Rules

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has amended Rule 2 of the Rules for Mandatory Judicial Continuing Legal Education. The amendment clarifies the types of courses and programs that can be used to satisfy the MJCLE requirement, including a limit on general MCLE hours.