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State court decisions and legal developments across all 50 states and territories. Coverage spans state supreme courts, appellate courts, and significant trial court rulings on family law, property, criminal justice, and more.

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Connecticut Supreme Court

Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in State v. Giovanni D. Sex Abuse Case

The Connecticut Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Giovanni D., a criminal case involving convictions for sexual assault in the first degree, risk of injury to a child, and aggravated sexual assault of a minor. The defendant appealed, challenging the trial court's admission of statements from a forensic interview under hearsay exceptions.

•Connecticut Supreme Court decided appeal in sexual assault case involving minor victim
•Defendant challenged admission of forensic interview statements as hearsay evidence
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Supreme Court of New Jersey

NJ Supreme Court Upholds Sea Bright's Right to Exit School Districts

The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Borough of Sea Bright has the legal authority to withdraw from its current two school districts and join a proposed all-purpose regional school district. The December 8, 2025 decision resolves a legal battle over school district reorganization with implications for municipal control over education governance.

•New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled Sea Bright can withdraw from current school districts under N.J.S.A. 18A:13-47.11(a)
•Borough seeks to leave Oceanport School District and Shore Regional High School District to join proposed regional district
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Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Supreme Court Approves Attorney Resignation Amid Discipline Case

The Oklahoma Supreme Court approved attorney Kelsey Alison Baldwin's resignation from the Oklahoma Bar Association while disciplinary proceedings for alleged professional misconduct remained pending. Baldwin voluntarily surrendered her license to practice law through an affidavit filed with the Professional Responsibility Commission.

•Oklahoma Supreme Court approved attorney Kelsey Baldwin's resignation from the bar while disciplinary proceedings were pending
•Baldwin voluntarily surrendered her license through an affidavit filed with the Professional Responsibility Commission
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Supreme Court of Iowa

Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Settlement in Trucker Injury Case

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision enforcing a settlement agreement in a personal injury case involving trucker Oscar Recio, rejecting his challenge to his attorney's authority to settle the claim on his behalf.

•Iowa Supreme Court affirmed settlement agreement in trucker personal injury case
•Court ruled attorney had proper authority to settle claim despite client challenge
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Supreme Court of Iowa

Iowa Supreme Court Allows Auditor Independent Counsel in Conflict Case

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the State Auditor may use independent legal counsel instead of the Attorney General's office due to a conflict of interest in a dispute over subpoenaed Davenport city records.

•Iowa Supreme Court found Attorney General had conflict of interest representing State Auditor
•Dispute originated from State Auditor's subpoena of Davenport city records challenged by the city
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Texas Supreme Court

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Default Divorce, Grants New Trial

The Supreme Court of Texas reversed lower court rulings in a default divorce case, holding that Jenna Tabakman was entitled to a new trial under the Craddock test. The court found that Tabakman's failure to appear was not intentional, as she was unaware of alternative service methods.

•Texas Supreme Court reversed default divorce judgment using Craddock test for relief from default
•Petitioner was unaware of alternative service methods and citation posted on her door
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Nebraska Supreme Court

Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Trial Standards in Partnership Case

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a ruling December 5, 2025, in Sebade v. Sebade, a family business partnership dispute that clarifies important standards for how appellate courts review trial court findings in both law and equity cases.

•Trial court factual findings in law actions have the same weight as jury verdicts and won't be overturned unless clearly wrong
•Appellate courts cannot reweigh evidence or reevaluate witness credibility in bench trials of law actions
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Supreme Court of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Indefinitely for Ethics Violation

The Puerto Rico Supreme Court issued an immediate and indefinite suspension from the practice of law and notary services for attorney Antonio Ortiz Rodríguez on December 5, 2025. The disciplinary action stems from violations of Canon 9 of the Professional Ethics Code following a client complaint regarding professional negligence and lack of communication.

•Puerto Rico Supreme Court suspended Antonio Ortiz Rodríguez immediately and indefinitely from practicing law and notary services
•Disciplinary action based on violation of Canon 9 of Professional Ethics Code following client complaint about negligence and poor communication
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Supreme Court of New Jersey

NJ Supreme Court Rules on Warrantless Fire Scene Evidence Seizure

The New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in State v. Paul J. Caneiro, addressing whether police can seize evidence without a warrant during an active house fire under exigent circumstances. The case involves a defendant accused of murdering four family members and setting fires to cover up the crimes.

•New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled police acted reasonably seizing DVR without warrant during active house fire
•Paul J. Caneiro accused of murdering brother's family and setting fires to cover up quadruple homicide
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Nevada Supreme Court

Nevada Supreme Court Denies Field Effect Security Mandamus Petition

The Nevada Supreme Court denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Field Effect Security Inc., challenging a district court's refusal to grant summary judgment and strike a jury demand in a civil case involving Eric Anderson.

•Nevada Supreme Court denied Field Effect Security's mandamus petition challenging district court rulings
•Case involves interpretation of NRS 613.010(1) regarding worker protection from deceptive employment practices
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