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2w ago•4 min read

•Vermont Supreme Court conducting de novo review of no-bail order for Ramone Hosten on domestic violence charges

Vermont Supreme Court Reviews No-Bail Order in Domestic Violence Case

The Vermont Supreme Court is conducting a de novo review of a Chittenden County court's decision to hold Ramone Hosten without bail on domestic violence charges. The appeal challenges the lower court's detention order under Vermont's pretrial detention statutes.

•Appeal challenges Chittenden County court's detention decision under Vermont's pretrial detention statute

3w ago•4 min read

•Vermont Supreme Court affirmed lower court blocking Colchester's eminent domain petition for waterfront property

Vermont Supreme Court Blocks Colchester Eminent Domain for Stormwater Project

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that blocked the Town of Colchester from using eminent domain to seize waterfront property owned by Mongeon Bay Properties for a stormwater treatment facility. The court found the town failed to prove necessity for the land taking.

•Town failed to prove necessity for condemning property already subject to 1979 stormwater easement

3w ago•4 min read

•Vermont Supreme Court reversed trial court ruling that awarded plaintiffs 5/6 interest in family lakeside property

Vermont Supreme Court Reverses Property Ruling in Family Deed Dispute

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed a trial court decision in a complex family property dispute, ruling that a 1958 deed created a tenancy in common rather than a joint tenancy with right of survivorship. The case involved extended family members fighting over ownership interests in lakeside property.

•Court held that 1958 deed created tenancy in common, not joint tenancy with right of survivorship

•Vermont Supreme Court affirmed termination of father's parental rights to two children

Vermont Supreme Court Affirms Termination of Father's Parental Rights

The Vermont Supreme Court has affirmed a family court's decision to terminate a father's parental rights to his two young children following substance abuse issues. The father had appealed the lower court's ruling, arguing procedural errors and challenging findings about changed circumstances.

•Case involved substance abuse including crack cocaine, heroin, and alcohol by both parents

•Vermont Supreme Court affirmed Employment Security Board's decision granting unemployment benefits to fired paralegal

Vermont Supreme Court Affirms Paralegal's Unemployment Benefits

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed an Employment Security Board decision granting unemployment compensation to a paralegal fired by Stevens Law Office. The law firm argued Kylie Cordner was terminated for work-related misconduct, but the court upheld the finding that her discharge did not constitute disqualifying misconduct.

•Stevens Law Office failed to prove termination for inadequate performance constituted work-related misconduct

•Vermont Supreme Court reversed trial court's denial of relief-from-abuse order

Vermont Supreme Court Reverses Denial of Stalking Protection Order

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed a trial court's denial of a relief-from-abuse order for Angela Ferrante, who alleged her former romantic partner Steven Adkins stalked her after their brief relationship that began on the Appalachian Trail ended due to his increasingly violent behavior.

•Relationship began on Appalachian Trail in late 2022, ended due to alleged violent behavior

•Vermont Supreme Court affirmed family court's termination of mother's parental rights to son H.B.

Vermont Supreme Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights

The Vermont Supreme Court upheld a family court's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights to her son H.B., who was removed from her care at age one in 2022. The state alleged the child was at imminent risk due to the mother's inability to ensure his safety or meet basic needs.

•Child was removed at age one in 2022 due to unsafe living conditions and mother's inability to provide care

Dec 26, 2025•4 min read

•Vermont Supreme Court reversed family court ruling that declined to consider breach claims related to premarital agreement

Vermont Supreme Court Reverses Family Court on Prenup Enforcement

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling in Christopher Gade v. Erin Gade, holding that family courts have jurisdiction to consider breach claims related to premarital agreements during divorce proceedings. The case involved disputes over asset division and home damage compensation under the couple's prenuptial agreement.

•Court held that family divisions have jurisdiction over all aspects of prenuptial agreements during divorce proceedings

Dec 19, 2025•4 min read

•Vermont Supreme Court reversed Anna Sylvester's conviction for lewd conduct with a child

Vermont Supreme Court Reverses Child Sex Abuse Conviction Over Testimony Rules

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed Anna Sylvester's conviction for lewd conduct with a child, ruling that allowing the six-year-old complainant to testify outside the defendant's presence violated constitutional confrontation rights.

•Court ruled that allowing six-year-old complainant to testify outside defendant's presence violated Sixth Amendment confrontation rights