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Fin. Fiduciaries, LLC v. Gannett Co.
The court dismissed a financial advisor's defamation lawsuit, finding an article about his alleged misconduct and past fines was substantially true.
State v. Comer
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled a mandatory 30-year sentence for juvenile murderers unconstitutional. The court found it didn't allow for demonstrating rehabilitation, letting offenders seek sentence review after 20 years.
In re Certification of a Question of Law
The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled in 2022 on the rights and remedies available to the estate of a deceased vulnerable adult, addressing how such cases are handled.
Giannetti v. Batth
The court remanded a negligence case against Capital One. A fraudster convinced Mrs. Giannetti to wire $1.5M, and the bank did not act on suspicious activity.
State v. Bunch
The court upheld Chaz Bunch's conviction, finding his lawyer's alleged errors did not prejudice the outcome. Bunch's alibi defense was deemed insufficient to overturn the original verdict.
People v. Parks
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled mandatory life-without-parole for 18-year-olds unconstitutional. The court cited late-adolescent brain development and a lack of proportionality in these sentences.
State v. Conner
The Court ruled that juvenile offenders sentenced to life with parole must have a parole opportunity after 40 years, unless deemed permanently incorrigible. This 2022 North Carolina case addressed consecutive sentences for juveniles.
State v. Kelliher
The Court ruled a juvenile sentence over 40 years before parole is life without parole, violating cruel and unusual punishment protections. This applied to a defendant's 50-year parole-eligible sentence.
In re S.D.
The Vermont Supreme Court ruled Miranda warnings are not required for juveniles in non-felony delinquency proceedings. The court determined the key factor is whether a reasonable juvenile felt free to leave during questioning.
Thomas v. Stitt
The Tenth Circuit affirmed Dwain Thomas's imprisonment, finding no constitutional violations during his conviction or sentencing. Thomas had challenged his detention, arguing procedural errors.
[Proposed] Brief of the National Health Law Program, Autism Legal Resource Center, Bazelon Center, Harvard Law CHLPI, Center for Public Representation, DREDF, Health Law Advocates, National Autism Law Center, and The Kennedy Forum as Amici Curiae.
This brief argues that the lower court wrongly dismissed a mental health parity case. It claims the company denied treatment and refused to disclose information needed to prove discrimination.
Brief of Amici Curiae Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, et al., in Support of Petitioner-Appellants
The brief argues that young adults, aged 19, sentenced to natural life should be allowed to challenge their sentences. It seeks to clarify the standard for filing such appeals, citing evolving understanding of brain development.
Brief for Psychology and Neuroscience Scholars in Support of Respondent
The brief argues that a football coach's postgame prayers coerced student athletes, violating the Establishment Clause. Students felt pressured to join due to the coach's authority and fear of negative consequences.
Brief of Amici Curiae Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, TeamChild, and Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that adultification bias against children of color can lead to unfair treatment in court, both in being tried as adults and in sentencing. It suggests new rules to address this bias.
Brief of Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that current law does not properly protect children in adult court. It seeks a new rule creating a presumption that children should receive lighter sentences, aligning with state constitutional protections.