Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee Opinions on Judicial Conduct

The Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee (JEAC) of the Supreme Court of Virginia has issued advisory opinions regarding judicial conduct. These opinions clarify compliance with the Canons of Judicial Conduct for judges and individuals subject to these canons.

Naji Dyall v. Walton County Officer Guard West - Dismissal Order

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia dismissed the case Naji Dyall v. Walton County Officer Guard West without prejudice. The dismissal was due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders regarding the filing of a motion to proceed in forma pauperis and to respond to a show cause order.

Tractor Supply Co. v. Coblentz - Statutory Employer Liability

The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that a retail store purchaser of products is not a statutory employer of a product vendor's injured employee under state workers' compensation statutes. The court clarified that a vendor-vendee relationship, even with ancillary delivery services, does not fall under the "subcontractor" definition for "statutory employer" liability.

Tennessee Jurisdiction for Arbitration Award Confirmation

The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee courts lack subject matter jurisdiction to confirm an arbitration award if the parties agreed that arbitration would occur in another state. This decision vacates lower court judgments and dismisses the petition to confirm the award.

Workers' Comp Review and Aggravation Injury Compensability Clarified

The Supreme Court of Tennessee clarified the standard of review for factual findings in workers' compensation cases and the criteria for compensability of aggravation injuries. The court held that the standard of review is de novo on the record unless the preponderance of the evidence shows otherwise, and aggravation injuries do not require proof of permanent worsening to be compensable.

Ashworth v. Pendelton - Inheritance Dispute

This document details a fictional court case concerning a dispute over an inheritance. The will of Lord Ashworth bequeaths his fortune to his cat, Whiskers, and a diamond to the solver of a riddle. The case explores the legalities of such bequests and the interpretation of a will's conditions.

Supreme Court Rules on Quarry Zoning Resolution

The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that Grundy County enacted a resolution regulating quarry locations without following statutory zoning procedures. The court reversed a lower court decision, finding the resolution to be an invalid zoning ordinance. This decision impacts local government authority in land use regulation.

State of Oregon v. Worsham - Reconsideration of Supreme Court Opinion

The Oregon Supreme Court granted reconsideration in State v. Worsham, modifying its prior opinion. The court reversed the Court of Appeals' decision and remanded the case for further proceedings, specifically to address a second assignment of error that had not been previously considered.

State v. Ribas - Oregon Supreme Court Affirmance

The Oregon Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals and the judgment of the circuit court in the case of State v. Ribas. The case was argued in September 2025 and the decision was issued on January 29, 2026.

State of Oregon v. Allen Rex Roberts - Mandamus Case

The Oregon Supreme Court dismissed the alternative writ of mandamus in State of Oregon v. Allen Rex Roberts (SC S071661). The case originated from a Multnomah County Circuit Court order and involved arguments from various legal parties and amici curiae.