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Supreme Court of New Jersey

NJ Supreme Court: False Light Privacy Claims Face One-Year Filing Limit

The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that false light invasion of privacy claims must be filed within one year, aligning them with defamation claims rather than personal injury lawsuits. The decision emerged from a case involving false drug dealing accusations at a school basketball game.

•New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled false light invasion of privacy claims must be filed within one year
•The decision aligns false light claims with defamation lawsuits rather than personal injury cases
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Regulatory
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FTC Blocks Edwards Lifesciences' $945M Heart Device Deal

The Federal Trade Commission filed suit to block Edwards Lifesciences' proposed $945 million acquisition of JenaValve Technology, alleging the deal would create a monopoly in the market for transcatheter aortic valve replacement devices used to treat aortic regurgitation. The FTC argues that combining the only two companies with ongoing U.S. clinical trials for these life-saving heart devices would stifle innovation and increase costs for patients.

•Edwards acquired JC Medical in July 2024 and seeks to buy JenaValve for $945 million, combining the only two companies with ongoing U.S. clinical trials for TAVR-AR devices
•More than 8 million Americans suffer from aortic regurgitation, currently treatable only through invasive open heart surgery
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State Court
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Supreme Court of New Jersey

NJ Supreme Court Sets Standard for Graves Act Waiver Review

The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously established the appropriate standard of review for challenging a prosecutor's denial of a Graves Act waiver in *State v. Delshon J. Taylor Jr.* The decision clarifies how courts should evaluate prosecutorial discretion in mandatory minimum gun sentencing cases.

•New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously established the standard of review for Graves Act waiver denial challenges
•Case involved defendant who fled police while carrying loaded semi-automatic handgun with hollow point bullets
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Arizona Supreme Court

Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Election Law Ruling in Smith v. Fontes

The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a lower court decision in Smith v. Fontes, a consolidated election law case involving multiple plaintiffs who challenged state election procedures. The August 6, 2025 ruling upheld the Maricopa County Superior Court's decision in favor of election officials.

•Arizona Supreme Court unanimously affirmed lower court ruling in consolidated election law case
•Multiple plaintiffs including political organizations challenged state election procedures
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State Court
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Arizona Supreme Court

Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence for Jasper Rushing

The Arizona Supreme Court affirmed the death sentence for Jasper Phillip Rushing, who was convicted of first-degree murder for killing his cellmate at Lewis Prison Complex in 2010. This marks the second time Rushing received the death penalty after the court vacated his original sentence in 2017.

•Arizona Supreme Court affirmed Jasper Phillip Rushing's death sentence for murdering cellmate at Lewis Prison Complex
•This is the second death sentence - the first was vacated in 2017 requiring a penalty phase retrial
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State Court
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Supreme Court of New Jersey

NJ Supreme Court: Enhanced Gun Possession Charges Not Subject to Graves Act

The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled in State v. Cromedy that defendants convicted under an enhanced weapons possession statute are not subject to mandatory parole disqualification under the Graves Act. The decision clarifies sentencing requirements for repeat weapons offenders.

•New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled enhanced weapons charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(j) don't trigger Graves Act parole restrictions
•Court distinguished between underlying weapons offenses and enhanced provisions for repeat offenders
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State Court
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Michigan Supreme Court

Michigan High Court Rules on Child Protection Case After Sex Abuse Claims

The Michigan Supreme Court decided an appeal in *In re Barber/Espinoza* on July 31, 2025, involving the Department of Health and Human Services' petition to terminate parental rights after a child disclosed years of sexual abuse. The case centers on allegations that a mother knew about the abuse and allowed it to continue in exchange for drugs.

•Michigan Supreme Court decided appeal in child protection case on July 31, 2025
•Child disclosed sexual abuse by mother's friends between ages two and nine
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State Court
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Michigan Supreme Court

Michigan Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Civil Rights Claims Against Senior Living Facility

The Michigan Supreme Court reversed a lower court's dismissal and remanded a workplace discrimination case involving a certified nursing assistant who alleged race-based harassment, gender harassment, and retaliation against American House Roseville I, LLC under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

•Michigan Supreme Court reversed dismissal and remanded employment discrimination case against senior living facility under Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
•Certified nursing assistant alleged retaliation after reporting inappropriate conduct to HR and state authorities
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State Court
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Michigan Supreme Court

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in $60,000 Safebreaking Case

The Michigan Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of Michael G. Carson on multiple felony charges including safebreaking and larceny of property valued at $20,000 or more. Carson was found guilty of stealing approximately $60,000 in cash and valuable items from his neighbor's safes in 2019.

•Carson convicted of stealing $60,000 cash and valuables from neighbor's safes
•Text messages on defendant's phone provided crucial evidence of criminal coordination
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Indiana Supreme Court

Indiana Supreme Court Suspends Attorney 180 Days for Estate Fee Violations

The Indiana Supreme Court suspended attorney Christopher Phillips for 180 days after finding he charged unreasonable fees in estate matters and mismanaged his attorney trust account. Phillips will serve 120 days actively with the remainder stayed pending successful completion of three years of probation under certified public accountant monitoring.

•Phillips charged unreasonable fees in estate matters without proper written fee agreements
•Mismanaged attorney trust account while handling estate funds and property sales
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