Stanfield v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Jeffery Stanfield. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Stanfield's counsel, who asserted there were no arguable issues on appeal. The case involved allegations of drug use and endangerment of minor children.

Earnest Maxwell v. Lavski Management, LLC - Unlawful Detainer

The Arkansas Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of Earnest Maxwell v. Lavski Management, LLC. The court remanded the case to settle and supplement the record, specifically concerning a transcript of a hearing that encompassed Maxwell's motion to dismiss and Lavski's request for damages.

Cheyanna Spann v. State of Arkansas - Probation Revocation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the revocation of Cheyanna Spann's probation for possession of methamphetamine, theft, and failure to pay court fees. Spann was originally placed on probation in May 2024 and subsequently violated its terms, leading to a four-year prison sentence.

Mask and Conner v. Arkansas Dept. of Human Services - Termination of Parental Rights

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Ashley Mask and Wyatt Conner to their daughter. The court found no arguable merit in the appeal and granted the motion to withdraw filed by Conner's counsel. This decision upholds the circuit court's ruling that termination was in the child's best interest.

Union Insurance Company v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Auto-Owners Insurance Company in a dispute between Union Insurance Company, Chuck Hamilton Construction, Inc., and Auto-Owners. The case involved an insurance coverage dispute stemming from construction defects alleged by homeowners.

Arkadelphia City Manager v. Beene - Court Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reviewed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for the City of Arkadelphia regarding governmental immunity. The court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part the decision concerning the City's claimed easement and trespass claims against the Beene family.

John Lang v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of John Lang for rape and sexual assault. Lang was sentenced to seventy years imprisonment. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions based on the victim's testimony.

Vicentic v. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - License Revocation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the revocation of Green Springs Medical LLC's dispensary license. The court found that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's decision was supported by substantial evidence and followed lawful procedure, upholding the revocation of the license.

Supreme Court of New Jersey Opinion on Vicarious Liability for Teacher Sexual Abuse

The Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an opinion in Russell Forde Hornor v. Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education, addressing vicarious liability for school districts concerning teacher sexual abuse. The Court considered whether N.J.S.A. 59:2-1.3(a)(1) allows for imposing liability on a school district for a teacher's sexual abuse of a student outside the scope of employment.

State of Iowa v. John Robert West - Child Sex Abuse Case Opinion

The Iowa Court of Appeals filed an opinion affirming the conviction of John Robert West for seven counts of second-degree sexual abuse and four counts of lascivious acts with a child. The court addressed West's claims regarding insufficient evidence, territorial jurisdiction, and sentencing.