Keith Loftus v. Teresa Loftus - Family Law Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court affirmed a Family Part order enforcing a $14,200 court-imposed sanction against the defendant, Teresa Loftus. The sanction temporarily reduces the plaintiff's permanent alimony obligation until paid.

Dorothy Guo v. Zoning Board of Adjustment - Land Use Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Hegde defendants. The case involved an appeal concerning a development application with variances for a single-family home in Millburn Township.

Hall v. Warden - Criminal Case Opinion

The Court of Appeals of Nevada issued an opinion in Hall v. Warden (Docket No. 90152-COA) on December 23, 2025. The court addressed whether recent legislative changes to NRS Chapter 34 operate as a mandatory procedural bar for postconviction habeas corpus petitions challenging the computation of time served.

Moore v. Primadonna Co., LLC - Premises Liability Appeal

The Nevada Court of Appeals reviewed a personal injury case, Moore v. Primadonna Co., LLC. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's summary judgment order, remanding the case for further proceedings based on the application of the mode-of-operation approach to premises liability.

Joseph Austin v. State - Criminal Case Opinion

The Nevada Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for home invasion, ruling that an attached garage constitutes a 'dwelling' under state law. The court clarified the definition of a dwelling for the purposes of the home invasion statute, impacting how property crimes are prosecuted in the state.

Court of Appeals of Nevada - Guardianship of Minors Case

The Court of Appeals of Nevada vacated and remanded a district court order terminating a guardianship of minor children. The court held that guardians are entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard before a guardianship can be sua sponte terminated.

Bernstein v. Morris - Legal Malpractice Standing

The Nevada Court of Appeals reversed a district court's dismissal of a legal malpractice complaint. The court held that an intended third-party beneficiary to a trust may have standing to sue the settlor's attorney for negligence in preparing trust documents. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

City of Creve Coeur v. DirecTV - VSPA Fees Appeal

The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of DirecTV and other video service providers. The city of Creve Coeur had appealed the ruling regarding Video Service Provider Act (VSPA) fees. The appellate court denied a motion for amicus curiae briefs from Netflix and Hulu.

Missouri v. James Guthrie - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Missouri Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a conviction against James Guthrie. The court found insufficient evidence to support the conviction for statutory rape against Victim 2 on Count IV, specifically regarding the victim's age at the time of the offense. The case is remanded with instructions.

In Re R.K.N. - Minor Child Appeal Dismissed

The Missouri Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in the case of In Re the Matter of R.K.N., a minor child. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to substantially comply with briefing requirements under Rule 84.04. The case involved modification of prior child custody and support orders.