From the Bench

Mar-Apr 2024

Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Analysis of Collective Bargaining Agreement

Read about recent court cases dealing with arbitration, the First Amendment, and more.

Jan-Feb 2024

Court Finds City’s Park Dedication Fee Complied With Subdivision Statute

Read about recent court cases dealing with park fees, firearm regulation, employment law, and more.

Nov-Dec 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Redefines ‘Waters of the United States’

Read about recent court cases dealing with the Clean Water Act, Title VII, Duty Disability, and more.

Sep-Oct 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Holds County Violated Takings Clause

Read about recent court cases dealing with eminent domain, public easements, ballot questions, and more.

July-August 2023

Conditional Use Permit Approval Complied With Zoning Ordinance

Read about recent court cases dealing with conditional use permit, flavored tobacco ban, the Whistleblower Act, and more.

May-June 2023

PTSD Presumption Prevails Despite Differing Expert Opinions

Read about recent court cases dealing with PTSD presumption, statutory immunity, comprehensive plan, and more.

Mar-Apr 2023

Court Affirms That Unassembled Gun Parts Constitute a Firearm

Read about recent court cases dealing with firearm regulation, dog ordinance, the First Amendment, and more.

Jan-Feb 2023

Court Reverses Ruling on Municipal Taxpayer Standing

Read about recent court cases dealing with taxpayer spending, absentee ballots, Clean Water Act, and more.

Nov-Dec 2022

US Supreme Court Says Miranda Violation Not Basis for Civil Claim

Read about recent court cases dealing with Miranda warning violations, statutory immunity, environmental law, and more.

Sep-Oct 2022

US Supreme Court Holds That City Violated First Amendment

Read about recent court cases dealing with first amendment, sign code, and more.