People v. Childs — Harmless Error Standard for “Twin-Count” Murder Submissions with Proper Inconsistent-Count Charge 1. Introduction In People v Childs (2026 NY Slip Op 03846 [3d Dept June 18,...
Fiduciaries Cannot Be Liable for Aiding and Abetting Their Own Fiduciary Breach; Corporate “Residency” for CPLR 202 May Require Discovery Where Operations and Formal Domicile Diverge 1. Introduction...
Race-Exclusive State Grant Programs Fail Strict Scrutiny After SFFA; Wisconsin Taxpayer Standing Requires Only Alleged Illegal Expenditure I. Introduction Konkanok Rabiebna, et al. (a group of...
NRS 295.061(3) Limits Renewed District-Court Challenges—Not Appellate Review—of a Court-Modified Description of Effect I. Introduction BURTCH v. AGUILAR (BALLOT ISSUE) is a Nevada Supreme Court...
Young-Factor Findings Required When NRCP 37(c)(1) Evidence Preclusion Functionally Ends the Case I. Introduction Zhang v. Zhang, 142 Nev., Advance Opinion 45 (June 18, 2026), arises from a dispute...
Digital Platforms May Be Compelled to Disclose Political-Ad Targeting and Delivery Data Under Washington’s FCPA Without Violating the First Amendment (As Applied) Commentary on State v. Meta...
State v. Vasquez: Smith v. Arizona Does Not Excuse Waiver of Confrontation Clause Objections to Supervisory DNA Testimony 1. Introduction In State v. Francisco Vasquez (R.I. June 18, 2026), the Rhode...
State v. Lovejoy (2026 VT 26): “Open and Gross Lewdness” Is Not a Lesser-Included Offense of § 2602(a)(1), and “Lewd or Lascivious” Is Disjunctive I. Introduction In State v. Dean A. Lovejoy, the...
State v. Mata (2026): Express Disapproval of “Exhibit Dumps”—Offering Particularly Large Numbers of Cumulative Exhibits in Postconviction Proceedings Case: State v. Mata, 321 Neb. 566 (Neb. June 18,...
For-Profit Nursing Home Medicaid Rate-Setting: Land Acquisition Value Excluded from Capital “Equity” Reimbursement; Methodological Challenges Must Be Brought Within Four Months 1. Introduction Matter...
EDTPA Immunity Requires a Case-Specific Nexus Between COVID-19 Response and the Alleged Malpractice (Not Mere Pandemic-Era Constraints) 1. Introduction Back v Facey (2026 NY Slip Op 03858) is a Third...
Outley “No-New-Crime” Plea Enhancements May Rest on Reliable Misconduct Proof Even if the New Charge Is Later Suppressed and Dismissed (People v Douglas) 1. Introduction People v Douglas (2026 NY...
Florida Probate Rules (2026): Curatorship Letters Must Specify Powers and PR Eligibility Disclosures Track Elder-Abuse Statutes 1. Introduction In In Re: Amendments to Florida Probate Rules, the...
Montana’s Emerging “Limited Admission Waiver” Framework for Community Justice Workers 1. Introduction This Supreme Court of Montana administrative matter (AF 11-0765) arises from a September 15, 2025...
Deputy Sheriff’s Refusal to Execute Time Pay Warrants Constitutes Neglect of Statutory Duty and Just Cause for Termination I. Introduction In Schmuecker v. Lancaster County, 321 Neb. 623 (June 18,...
People v. Ketter: “Course of Conduct” for Torture-Murder Attempt Requires Multiple Pain-Inflicting Acts; Psychological Terror Alone Is Insufficient 1. Introduction In People v Ketter (2026 NY Slip Op...
Organizational Standing and Ambiguous-Finality Timeliness in Substantial-Equivalency Enforcement 1. Introduction Matter of Young Advocates for Fair Educ., Inc. v. Rosa (2026 NY Slip Op 03861) arose...
Strict Enforcement of CPLR 9802 for Contract Counterclaims Against Villages; Litigation Participation Alone Does Not Create Estoppel I. Introduction In Incorporated Vil. of Freeport v Freeport Plaza...
Reliable Hearsay at SORA: Unsworn Victim Statements in Police Reports May Support Risk Factor Scoring, and Inconsistencies Between Admissible Hearsay Sources Do Not Alone Defeat Reliability 1....
Unit of Prosecution for NRS 200.508: Child Abuse May Be Charged as Separate Acts or as a Continuing Course of Conduct; Information by Affidavit Available After Discharge I. Introduction In CAUSEY...