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Exchanging Pleasantries, But Not Legal Advice, Satisfies The State’s Obligation To Provide Legal Services Under The Implied-Consent Statute

26 Aug 2015

In State v. Aiken, 2015 VT 99 (August 7, 2015), the Vermont Supreme Court held that there was no violation of the Implied-Consent Statute where a DUI defendant was able to exchange pleasantries with an...

Altering The Distribution Of Condominium Common Expenses Requires Unanimous Consent

14 Jul 2015

In Arapaho Owners Association v. Alpert, 2015 VT 93 (July 10, 2015), the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that a unanimous decision of condominium unit owners was required to change the formula used to assess common...

You Can’t Go Home Again: Moving Back To Mom’s House Results In Probation Violation

14 Jul 2015

In State v. Lucas, 2015 VT 92 (July 10, 2015), the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that the Defendant violated his probation by moving back to his mother’s house without first notifying his probation officer. Issue:...

Paper Toss Probation

08 Jul 2015

In State v. Cavett, 2015 VT 91 (July 3, 2015), the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that a trial court had jurisdiction to review the Department of Corrections’ decision to remove the Defendant from a sexual...

Mother’s Appeal in Divorce Aftermath Denied

30 Jun 2015

In Frazer v. Olson, 2015 VT 84 (June 26, 2015) the Vermont Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s custody ruling and division of property stemming from a divorce proceeding. Issue: Mother filed for divorce from...

Landowners Fail to Block Act 250 Permit for Barnyard-Styled Dollar General

30 Jun 2015

In In re Zaremba Group Act 250 Permit, 2015 VT 88 (June 26, 2015) the Vermont Supreme Court upheld an Act 250 permit challenged by an irked group of neighbors. Issue: Developers intend to build...

Documentary The State of Marriage Premieres on Eve of Same Sex Marriage Decision

29 Jun 2015

Just days before the United States Supreme Court issued its historic decision granting the rights of same sex couples to marry, the documentary The State of Marriage premiered, chronicling the historic role of Vermont, and...

State Fails To Meet Bell Hearsay Test; Defendant’s Probation Violation Overturned

24 Jun 2015

In State v. Eldert, 2015 VT 87 (June 19, 2015), the Vermont Supreme Court concluded that the trial court erroneously admitted hearsay evidence at a parole revocation hearing, and reversed in favor of the defendant....

Mom’s Not An Independent Contractor

24 Jun 2015

In Bradford’s Trucking, Inc. v. Department of Labor, 2015 VT 85 (June 19, 2015), the Vermont Supreme Court affirmed an Employment Security Board determination that three individuals were employees of Bradford’s Trucking rather than independent...

A Tree Grows In Burlington

03 Dec 2001

In Alvarez v. Katz and Berger, 2015 VT 86 (June 19, 2015), the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that homeowners have the right to remove tree branches and roots that encroach onto their property, even when...

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