State v. J. D. B. - Criminal Opinion

The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its opinion in State v. J. D. B. on February 25, 2026. The case number is 2023AP000715-CR. This is a published opinion, and the final version will appear in the official reports.

Mongeon Bay Properties v. Town of Colchester - Land Condemnation Dispute

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying the Town of Colchester's petition to condemn Mongeon Bay Properties, LLC's land for a stormwater treatment facility. The court found the Town failed to prove necessity, despite arguments related to phosphorus reduction and existing infrastructure liability.

State v. Michael Williams - Bail Decision Affirmation

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's decision to hold Michael Williams without bail, finding that the court permissibly corrected its order to reflect that the weight of the evidence was indeed great. The court's entry order clarifies the standards for holding a defendant without bail under the Vermont Constitution and statutes.

Vermont Supreme Court - K.P. Adoption Case Opinion

The Vermont Supreme Court issued an opinion in the K.P. adoption case, affirming the denial of petitions to terminate parental rights and permit adoption. The court also upheld the dismissal of an appeal to the civil division for lack of jurisdiction.

In re O.R.G. - Parental Rights Termination and Adoption

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that a grandmother may be permitted to serve parental rights termination and adoption petitions by publication. The case, In re O.R.G., addresses the availability of service by publication when parents cannot be located.

Echeverria v. Town of Tunbridge - Public Trail Maintenance Authority

The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that the Town of Tunbridge has the authority to maintain public trails crossing private property. The court affirmed a lower court decision, concluding that these trails are public rights-of-way under state statutes, allowing the town to ensure public access.

Billy Johnson v. Blackhawk Mining - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is reviewing a decision concerning Billy Johnson's workers' compensation claim against Blackhawk Mining. The appeal challenges the denial of temporary total disability benefits and the exclusion of a cervical strain as a compensable condition.

ACNR Resources v. Miller - Workers' Comp Appeal Decision

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a decision granting Ronald Miller 8.25% permanent partial disability for occupational hearing loss. The court found that the employer, ACNR Resources, Inc., failed to demonstrate reversible error in the Intermediate Court of Appeals' affirmation of the Board of Review's decision.

Conley v. Logan County Board of Education - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a decision rejecting a workers' compensation claim. The claimant, a physical education teacher, appealed after her claim for hip and back pain sustained while leading kindergarteners in dancing was denied. The court found no reversible error in the lower courts' decisions.

Parental Rights Termination Appeal Affirmed

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating a mother's parental rights. The mother appealed, arguing the court erred by refusing to continue a hearing when neither she nor her attorney were present. The court found no error in the lower court's decision.