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Utah Supreme Court

Utah Supreme Court Sanctions Former County Attorney David Leavitt

The Utah Supreme Court has issued a disciplinary order against David Leavitt, former Utah County Attorney, for making improper public statements during a high-profile murder case. The discipline stems from a press conference where Leavitt announced seeking the death penalty against Jerrod Baum while making potentially prejudicial comments about the defendant's character and guilt.

•Utah Supreme Court sanctioned David Leavitt for violating professional conduct rules during a murder case press conference
•Leavitt made improper statements about defendant Jerrod Baum's character and guilt while announcing death penalty decision
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Utah Supreme Court

Utah Supreme Court Hears Appeal on Pretrial Detention in Sexual Assault Case

The Utah Supreme Court issued a divided opinion in *State v. Harris*, addressing whether Christoffer Alan Harris should remain detained without bail while awaiting trial on sexual assault charges involving a minor. The case raises important questions about pretrial detention rights and jurisdictional authority.

•Harris remains detained without bail on sexual assault charges involving a minor
•Utah Supreme Court issued a 3-2 split decision on jurisdictional authority to hear the appeal
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Washington Supreme Court

Washington Supreme Court Reviews Teen Murder Case Involving Social Media

The Washington Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Luna, examining the murder conviction of teenager Lola Felipa Luna who fatally stabbed another teen with a pocketknife during a fight. The case addresses complex evidentiary issues involving social media posts and police interrogation of minors in self-defense claims.

•Luna was convicted of intentional but not premeditated murder after fatally stabbing a teen who initiated a fight at Luna's home
•The case involved extensive social media evidence used by both prosecution and defense to establish mental state and self-defense claims
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Washington Supreme Court

Washington Supreme Court Reverses Appeals Decision in PCB Exposure Case

The Washington Supreme Court partially reversed a Court of Appeals decision in a product liability case where three public school teachers won damages against Pharmacia LLC for PCB exposure-related illnesses. The high court found errors in the appeals court's application of choice of law principles in the complex litigation.

•Washington Supreme Court partially reversed Court of Appeals decision that had ordered new trial in PCB exposure case
•Three teachers won jury verdict against Pharmacia LLC for health problems from PCB-contaminated school buildings
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Supreme Court of South Carolina

SC Supreme Court Upholds Georgetown County Zoning in Restaurant Parking Case

The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed Georgetown County's zoning decision allowing new restaurant construction in the Marlin Quay Planned Development. Gulfstream Café, Inc. had challenged the county's ordinance, claiming it violated shared parking easement rights.

•South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed Georgetown County's zoning decision allowing new restaurant construction in Marlin Quay Planned Development
•Gulfstream Café's challenge based on shared parking easement rights was rejected by both trial and appellate courts
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Supreme Court of Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Employer Immunity in Unemployment Cases

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in *Thaleaha McBee v. Team Industries, Inc.* that employers receive absolute immunity from civil lawsuits for information they submit to state unemployment agencies. The October 29, 2025 decision interprets Minnesota's unemployment statute to provide broad protection for employer statements made during benefits determinations.

•Minnesota Supreme Court rules employers have absolute immunity for unemployment benefits submissions
•Court interprets 'absolutely privileged' language in Minnesota Statutes section 268.19 to provide broad protection
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Massachusetts High Court Affirms Murder Conviction in Aaron Almeida Case

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has affirmed the murder conviction of Aaron Almeida Jr., who was found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Ailton Goncalves and assault charges against Merly Miranda. The court rejected the defendant's appeal for a new trial.

•Aaron Almeida Jr. convicted of first-degree murder of Ailton Goncalves and assault of Merly Miranda
•Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed convictions and denied request for new trial
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Supreme Court of New Jersey

NJ Supreme Court Affirms Election Dispute Resolution in Roselle Race

The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a lower court's decision in a contested Democratic primary for Roselle Borough Council. The case involved a recount that reduced the winning margin from three to two votes and ultimately led to the Democratic County Committee selecting the party nominee.

•Wilkerson's victory margin was reduced from three to two votes after a court-ordered recount
•Trial court found three voters were improperly denied voting rights but avoided ordering new election
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Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Rhode Island Supreme Court Censures Attorney for Filing False Affidavit

The Rhode Island Supreme Court publicly censured attorney Santiago H. Posas for filing a false affidavit in a litigation matter while representing a client at a local law firm. Posas, who was admitted to the Rhode Island bar in 2015, accepted full responsibility for his misconduct.

•Santiago H. Posas received public censure for knowingly filing a false affidavit in a litigation matter
•Hearing officer Justice Netti C. Vogel recommended the disciplinary action after finding Rules of Professional Conduct violations
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Supreme Court of Louisiana

Louisiana Supreme Court Reverses Garnishment Ruling in First Pay v. Dukes

The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed a court of appeal decision and reinstated a trial court judgment addressing whether courts have discretion to reopen judgments against garnishees under amended state law. The ruling clarifies judicial authority in garnishment proceedings following 2022 legislative changes.

•Louisiana Supreme Court reversed Court of Appeal decision in garnishment case involving $100,000+ debt
•Ruling clarifies trial courts have discretion to reopen judgments against garnishees under amended La.R.S. 13:3923
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