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•Ohio Supreme Court ruled defendants can request records from unrelated criminal cases without discovery treatment

Ohio Supreme Court

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Public Records Law in Criminal Case Ruling

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a defendant's public records request for documents from an unrelated criminal case cannot be treated as discovery under state law. The court clarified that public offices must respond to such requests under normal timelines, even when the requester is involved in separate litigation.

•Public offices cannot delay responses by claiming unrelated requests fall under R.C. 149.43(G) discovery exception

•Idaho Supreme Court partially affirmed and partially vacated district court ruling in employment contract dispute

Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court Issues Split Ruling in Employment Contract Case

The Idaho Supreme Court delivered a mixed ruling in York v. Kemper Northwest, Inc., partially affirming and partially vacating a lower court's judgment in an employment contract dispute involving alleged stock compensation agreements.

•Case involves Eric York's claims for stock compensation from Kemper Northwest, Inc. and owner Matthew Medeiros

•Delaware Supreme Court acknowledges error in majority opinion regarding unjust enrichment claims

Delaware Supreme Court

Delaware Supreme Court Orders Reargument in Boardwalk Pipeline Case

The Delaware Supreme Court acknowledged an error in its majority opinion regarding a class action lawsuit involving Boardwalk Pipeline Partners and ordered reargument after both parties filed motions challenging the court's decision. The case centers on unjust enrichment claims by investment fund unitholders against the pipeline company and its corporate affiliates.

•Both parties filed motions for reargument, leading to the court's unusual step of ordering rehearing

•More than 70 Spectrum Retirement-affiliated LLCs named as parties in court proceedings

Colorado Supreme Court

Spectrum Retirement Communities and 70+ Subsidiaries Face Court Proceedings

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC and more than 70 affiliated limited liability companies spanning multiple states are named as parties in court proceedings. The case involves a complex network of operating entities and real estate holding companies that manage senior living facilities across Arizona, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Kansas, and other states.

•Entities span multiple states including Arizona, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Kansas, and others

•Colorado Supreme Court granted certiorari in Jones v. People to review CRE 404(b) evidence standards for witness credibility

Colorado Supreme Court

Colorado Supreme Court to Review Evidence Rules on Prior Misconduct

The Colorado Supreme Court granted certiorari in *Jones v. People of Colorado* to review whether trial courts can admit evidence of a witness's uncharged prior misconduct under CRE 404(b) solely to challenge their credibility. The case addresses fundamental questions about the boundaries of evidence rules in criminal trials.

•Case focuses on whether prior misconduct evidence against non-victim witnesses can be admitted solely to challenge truthfulness

•Delaware Supreme Court reversed Family Court's decision to set aside separation agreement without evidentiary hearing

Delaware Supreme Court

Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Family Court Divorce Settlement Ruling

The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a Family Court decision that set aside a separation agreement between divorced spouses Ralph Dorsey and Daphne Milner without conducting an evidentiary hearing. The high court ruled the lower court erred in voiding the agreement and remanded the case for proper proceedings.

•Case involves divorced couple Ralph Dorsey and Daphne Milner with disputed separation agreement from 2019-2020

•Texas Supreme Court invalidated default judgment due to inadequate service of process compliance

Jan 16, 2026•4 min read

Texas Supreme Court

Texas Supreme Court Strengthens Due Process in Default Judgment Ruling

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a default judgment against Top Notch Movers was improper due to inadequate service of process. Chief Justice Blacklock emphasized that constitutional due process requires proper notice before defendants can be bound by court judgments, even when statutory requirements appear satisfied.

•Chief Justice Blacklock emphasized constitutional due process requires proper notice beyond statutory compliance

•Delaware Supreme Court unanimously affirmed Court of Chancery judgment without detailed written opinion

Jan 16, 2026•4 min read

Delaware Supreme Court

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Ruling in NuVasive v. Miles

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a Court of Chancery judgment in favor of Patrick Miles and Alphatec Holdings in their dispute with medical device company NuVasive, Inc. The January 16, 2026 decision ends a legal battle that began in 2017.

•Case involved eight-year dispute between medical device company NuVasive and defendants Patrick Miles and Alphatec Holdings

•Nebraska Supreme Court establishes de novo review standard for juvenile court amenability determinations

Jan 16, 2026•4 min read

Nebraska Supreme Court

Nebraska Supreme Court Sets New Standards for Juvenile Appeals Review

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a ruling January 16, 2026, in *In re Interest of Johnny H.* that establishes important precedents for how appellate courts should review juvenile court decisions. The decision clarifies standards for reviewing amenability determinations under state juvenile statutes.

•Appellate courts must independently determine jurisdiction before reviewing juvenile case merits