Enhanced Standards for Modifying Parent-Child Contact Orders: Silverberg v. Kazanes Introduction The Supreme Court of Vermont, in the landmark case David Silverberg v. Brenda Kazanes (2024),...
Termination of Parental Rights in Juvenile Proceedings: Analyzing IN RE B.S., Juvenile Introduction The case of IN RE B.S., Juvenile adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Vermont on December 20, 2024,...
Reaffirmation of Just Cause: Supreme Court Upholds Termination for Sexual Harassment in Law Enforcement Introduction The Supreme Court of Vermont, in its December 20, 2024 decision in In re Grievance...
Affirmation of Dismissal in Rivard v. Windham State Attorney: Reinforcing the Need for Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies under Vermont's Public Records Act Introduction Parties Involved:...
Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Self-Defense Instruction in Assault Case Introduction In State of Vermont v. Robert Dyer*, decided on December 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of Vermont addressed...
Equitable Property Division and Spousal Maintenance: Insights from Jonna Creed v. David Perry Introduction The case of Jonna Creed v. David Perry adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Vermont on...
Establishing Guardians' Duty to Implement Care Programs: In re Appeal of L.L.* Introduction The case of In re Appeal of L.L.* before the Supreme Court of Vermont delves into the responsibilities and...
Supreme Court of Vermont Affirms Strict Standards for Termination of Parental Rights in Juvenile Cases Introduction The case In re K.M., Juvenile (B.M., Father* & I.K., Mother*) adjudicated by the...
Supreme Court of Vermont Affirms Unconditional Custody to Mother and Supervised Parent-Child Contact in CHINS Proceedings Introduction The case In re A.G., T.A., J.A., B.A., Juveniles (J.A., Father*)...
Establishing Standards for Relief-from-Abuse Orders: Insights from Arthur VanBuren v. Alex Hilliard Introduction Arthur VanBuren v. Alex Hilliard is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Enforcing Procedural Compliance in Summary Judgment: Insights from Ivo Skoric v. City of Rutland Introduction The Supreme Court of Vermont's decision in Ivo Skoric v. City of Rutland (2024) serves as...
Supreme Court of Vermont Establishes Limits on Board's Statutory Authority and Upholds Mootness in In re Appeal of S.S. (2024 Vt. 87) Introduction In the case of In re Appeal of S.S. (2024 Vt. 87),...
Covert Workplace Recordings Unprotected under Vermont's FEPA and WCA Paul Westcott v. Mack Molding Co., Inc., 2024 Vt. 85 Introduction The case of Paul Westcott v. Mack Molding Co., Inc. revolves...
Supreme Court of Vermont Establishes Absolute Privilege for Pre-Judicial Statements and Upholds Anti-SLAPP Protections in Draxxion Talandar v. Elizabeth Manchester-Murphy Introduction In the case of...
Agency of Transportation v. Timberlake Associates: Affirmation of Necessity in Eminent Domain Proceedings Introduction The case of Agency of Transportation v. Timberlake Associates, LLC et al. before...
Reaffirming Judicial Discretion in Bail Decisions: State v. Stroble Establishes Precedent for Denying Release in Serious Felony Cases Introduction In State of Vermont v. Charles Stroble (2024 Vt....
Vermont Supreme Court Reinforces Fiduciary Duty and Unjust Enrichment in LLC Disputes Introduction The case of Garret Hirchak, Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., and Sunrise Development LLC v. Tyler...
Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Kennel Operations as Permissible Home Business in Residential Zones Introduction In the landmark case of In re Pederzani Administrative Appeal (Dawna Pederzani,...
Strict Enforcement of Vermont Bar Rule 13(c): No Waiver for Transferred UBE Attempts Introduction The case of In re Samantha Granger (2024 Vt. 79) addresses the stringent application of Vermont's...
Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Waiver of Predicate Convictions in Habitual Offender Sentencing Introduction The case of In re Thomas Velde, Jr. (State of Vermont, Appellant) resolved by the Vermont...