In re Appeal of M.R.: Affirming Parental Notice Sufficiency in Minor Substantiation Proceedings Introduction The recent Supreme Court of Vermont decision in In re Appeal of M.R. establishes an...
Broad Interpretation of "Damage" in Unlawful Mischief: State of Vermont v. Geromy Wells Introduction State of Vermont v. Geromy Wells, 2025 Vt. 5, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Vermont on...
Establishing the Direct Threat Exception Under the ADA in Arrest Cases: The Town of Brattleboro Precedent Introduction The case of Pele Rivard et al. v. Town of Brattleboro presents a complex factual...
Ensuring Child Welfare in CHINS Proceedings: Addressing Parental Substance Abuse and Informal Care Arrangements Introduction The reviewed judgment, rendered by the Supreme Court of Vermont on...
Imputed Income and Sustainable Workload: A New Benchmark for Spousal Maintenance Awards Introduction The Judgment in Amy Keech v. Colin Keech from the Supreme Court of Vermont represents a pivotal...
Affirmation of Jurisdictional Timeliness and Rule 60(b) Analysis in Grievance Appeals Introduction The present case, In re Grievance of Rodrigo Figueiredo Gelio, involves an appeal by Rodrigo...
Absolute Immunity for High-Ranking Executive Officials: A Landmark Clarification in COVID-19 Related Claims Introduction The Supreme Court of Vermont’s recent decision in James Burke v. Nick Deml et...
Clarifying Parental Stagnation and Best Interests: A Paradigm Shift in Termination of Parental Rights Introduction The Judgment in In re T.W., N.W., & A.W., Juveniles (E.W., Mother*) from the Supreme...
Clarifying Parental Consent and Disputed Guardianship in CHINS Proceedings Introduction The recent judgment in In re Y.R., Juvenile (S.S., Father* & K.S., Mother*) before the Supreme Court of Vermont...
Affirming Timeliness and Finality in Municipal Approval Actions: A Critical Analysis of In re Alta Assets LLC Introduction The case of In re Alta Assets LLC represents a significant judicial decision...
Clarifying Probation Conditions and the Limits of Sentence Reconsideration in Plea Agreement Cases Introduction The judgment in State of Vermont v. Harley Breer, Jr. addresses two primary issues...
Reaffirming Pretrial Detention Standards: Analysis of State of Vermont v. Jason Robinson Introduction The case of State of Vermont v. Jason Robinson was adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Vermont on...
Supreme Court of Vermont Affirms De Minimis Recreational Use Exemption for Private Foot Bridge Introduction The case of In re Brewster River Mountain Bike Club, Inc. Conditional Use Application David...
Supreme Court of Vermont Establishes Standards for Modifying Parental Contact Orders in Relocation Cases Introduction The case of Olya Iver (Krupnova) v. David Simpson, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Validation of Concurrent Employment Rule 8.1500 in Vermont Workers' Compensation Calculations Introduction The case of Ehren Hill v. Agri-Mark, Inc. (2025 Vt. 3) before the Supreme Court of Vermont...
Affirmation of Prescriptive Easement Through Continuous and Hostile Use Following Address Assignment Introduction The case of Gretchen S. Conkey & Jacquelyn D. Schmidt, Co-Trustees v. Richard Ess &...
Categorical Exemption of Student Records Affirmed in Curtis Hier v. Slate Valley Unified School District Introduction The case of Curtis Hier v. Slate Valley Unified School District (2025 Vt. 2)...
Reaffirmation of Self-Defense Standards in Vermont: State v. McRae Introduction State of Vermont v. Brandon McRae is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Vermont on January 9, 2025....
Clarifying Mens Rea Standards for Unlawful Mischief: Insights from State of Vermont v. John R. Lyddy II Introduction The case of State of Vermont v. John R. Lyddy II presents pivotal insights into...
Supreme Court of Vermont Establishes Criteria for Continued Involuntary Mental Health Treatment in In re D.P.* Introduction The case of In re D.P.* adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Vermont on...