protected-advice-at-life’s-end:-seventh-circuit-holds-indiana’s-funeral-licensing-ban-on-death-doula-counseling-fails-even-under-intermediate-scrutiny—and-consent-orders-don’t-waive-federal-rights Case Commentaries

State v. Jackson: Denial of Termination of Post-Release Supervision Is a Final Order; Post-Release Supervision Begins Only After All Consecutive Determinate Sentences End

Date: Jan 5, 2026

State v. Jackson: Denial of Termination of Post-Release Supervision Is a Final Order; Post-Release Supervision Begins Only After All Consecutive Determinate Sentences End Introduction In State v....

State v. Enrrique H.: “A Case Involving” Physical Force Under § 53a-217 (a) (4) (A) Encompasses the Whole Prior Proceeding, Not Merely Offense Elements

Date: Jan 5, 2026

State v. Enrrique H.: “A Case Involving” Physical Force Under § 53a-217 (a) (4) (A) Encompasses the Whole Prior Proceeding, Not Merely Offense Elements 1. Introduction In State v. Enrrique H. (Conn....

Piezko v. County of Maui — Exclusive Tax Appeal Court Jurisdiction Over Real Property Tax Refund Claims Styled as Civil Actions

Date: Jan 5, 2026

Piezko v. County of Maui — Exclusive Tax Appeal Court Jurisdiction Over Real Property Tax Refund Claims Styled as Civil Actions 1. Introduction Parties: Christopher Piezko and Janel Lee Piezko, as...

Judicial Immunity Persists Despite Alleged Appellate Divestiture of Trial-Court Authority Under Pa. R.A.P. 1701

Date: Jan 5, 2026

Judicial Immunity Persists Despite Alleged Appellate Divestiture of Trial-Court Authority Under Pa. R.A.P. 1701 Case: Walter Bernard v. Philip Ignelzi, No. 25-1245 Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for...

CSC II “Sexual Contact” Requires Only a Reasonably Construed Sexual Purpose (Not Actual Gratification), and “Two-Inference” Reasonable-Doubt Language Is Not Required

Date: Jan 5, 2026

CSC II “Sexual Contact” Requires Only a Reasonably Construed Sexual Purpose (Not Actual Gratification), and “Two-Inference” Reasonable-Doubt Language Is Not Required I. Introduction In People of Guam...

Quiroz v. Hernandez — Futility of Repleading, No Relation-Back for Newly Added Defendants, and Jurisdictional Bars to Victim Suits Challenging Prosecution Decisions

Date: Jan 5, 2026

Quiroz v. Hernandez — Futility of Repleading, No Relation-Back for Newly Added Defendants, and Jurisdictional Bars to Victim Suits Challenging Prosecution Decisions Court: United States Court of...

Partial Sovereign-Immunity Denials Are Immediately Appealable; Ex parte Young Turns on Specific Statutory Enforcement (Not Referrals or General Oversight)

Date: Jan 5, 2026

Partial Sovereign-Immunity Denials Are Immediately Appealable; Ex parte Young Turns on Specific Statutory Enforcement (Not Referrals or General Oversight) Case: OCA-Greater Houston v. Nelson...

Interlocutory Review and Ex parte Young “Enforcement” in Texas Election-Law Challenges

Date: Jan 5, 2026

Partial Sovereign-Immunity Denials Are Immediately Appealable; Ex parte Young Turns on Concrete “Enforcement” Functions (Not Mere Referrals or General Oversight) Case: La Union del Pueblo Entero; et...

Lane v. Avis Budget Group, Inc.: Foundation Required to Treat “Low-Impact/Biomechanics” IME Opinions as Substantial Evidence Rebutting HRS § 386-85

Date: Jan 5, 2026

Lane v. Avis Budget Group, Inc.: Foundation Required to Treat “Low-Impact/Biomechanics” IME Opinions as Substantial Evidence Rebutting HRS § 386-85 Court: Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi Date: December 30,...

Section 8130(a)(2) “Service Retirement Annuity” Electors Are Excluded from Section 8134 Surviving Spouse Annuities Absent an Express Statutory Extension

Date: Jan 5, 2026

Section 8130(a)(2) “Service Retirement Annuity” Electors Are Excluded from Section 8134 Surviving Spouse Annuities Absent an Express Statutory Extension Case: Takako B. Guthrie and Joseph A. Guthrie,...

Cotto v. Robinson (2d Dept 2025): Law-of-the-Case Locks in Graves Amendment Dismissal; Relation-Back Fails Without Timely Notice to Newly Added Employer

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Law-of-the-Case Locks in Graves Amendment Dismissal; Relation-Back Requires Proof the New Employer Had Timely Notice Case: Cotto v Robinson, 2025 NY Slip Op 07374 (App Div, 2d Dept Dec. 31, 2025)...

Pennsylvania’s Procedural Framework for Uniform Family Law Arbitration: Petitions, Forum, Award Review, and Post-Confirmation Enforcement

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Procedural Framework for Uniform Family Law Arbitration: Petitions, Forum, Award Review, and Post-Confirmation Enforcement 1. Introduction On December 31, 2025, the Supreme Court of...

Rule 11(a)(2) Enforcement: Conditional Plea Requires a Court Order and a Judgment that Expressly States “Conditional”

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Rule 11(a)(2) Enforcement: Conditional Plea Requires a Court Order and a Judgment that Expressly States “Conditional” 1. Introduction In State v. Medina, 2025 ND 234, the North Dakota Supreme Court...

People v. Grigoroff: When a Confession Is the Only Evidence, Courts Must Not Undercut False-Confession Expert Proof (and Must Charge “Promise by the Police” When Supported)

Date: Jan 3, 2026

People v. Grigoroff: When a Confession Is the Only Evidence, Courts Must Not Undercut False-Confession Expert Proof (and Must Charge “Promise by the Police” When Supported) 1. Introduction In People...

Modification of Nonparent Visitation Must Proceed Under N.D.C.C. § 14-09.4-14 (Even When the Parent Moves to Modify a Foreign Order)

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Modification of Nonparent Visitation Must Proceed Under N.D.C.C. § 14-09.4-14 (Even When the Parent Moves to Modify a Foreign Order) I. Introduction Wardner v. Porath, 2025 ND 228, addresses which...

Parenting-Time Modification After In-State Relocation: Work-Availability Findings, Shively Distinguished, and “Immaterial Misstatements” Under Clearly-Erroneous Review

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Parenting-Time Modification After In-State Relocation: Work-Availability Findings, Shively Distinguished, and “Immaterial Misstatements” Under Clearly-Erroneous Review I. Introduction In Markestad v....

Replevin Amendment Liberally Granted Despite Disputed Abandonment and No Unequivocal TRO for Contempt (LaBoy v. Diven)

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Replevin Amendment Liberally Granted Despite Disputed Abandonment and No Unequivocal TRO for Contempt 1. Introduction LaBoy v Diven (2025 NY Slip Op 07381 [App Div, 2d Dept Dec. 31, 2025]) arises...

Consumer Reviews and Complaint Letters as “Public Interest” Speech Under New York Anti-SLAPP, Supporting Fee Awards for Baseless Defamation Claims

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Consumer Reviews and Complaint Letters as “Public Interest” Speech Under New York Anti-SLAPP, Supporting Fee Awards for Baseless Defamation Claims Case: Biagini Realty v Brightman, 2025 NY Slip Op...

Jurisdiction Requires a Timely Petition Identifying the Operative Agency Order (Superseding Methodology Orders Must Be Appealed)

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Jurisdiction Requires a Timely Petition Identifying the Operative Agency Order (Superseding Methodology Orders Must Be Appealed) Case: City of Idaho Falls v. IDWR Court: Supreme Court of Idaho Date:...

Post-Judgment Criminal Appealability Under N.D.C.C. § 29-28-06(5) Turns on the Nature of the Claim, Not Its Merits

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Post-Judgment Criminal Appealability Under N.D.C.C. § 29-28-06(5) Turns on the Nature of the Claim, Not Its Merits Case: City of Williston v. Bauer, 2025 ND 231 Court: Supreme Court of North Dakota...

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