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Tallahassee v. Florida Police Benevolent Association
Held that Marsy’s Law does not allow a victim, including police officers, the categorical right to withhold their name from disclosure
State Courts Should Reject Federal Precedent When Interpreting State Contract Clauses
Only one state has interpreted its contract clause differently than the federal counterpart — representing a failure on the part of advocates and judges who believe in state constitutional independence.
Stevens v. New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Ruled that legislature had appropriately delegated rulemaking authority over the use of familial DNA searches to Commission on Forensic Science
Jackson Public School District v. Jackson Federation of Teachers & PSRPS
Dissent would have held that school district's policies restricting speech by that is critical of the district violates employees' free speech rights
Dixon v. City of Auburn
Ruled that city's short-term-rental ordinance does not violate the rights to due process or equal protection
Torres v. Jai Dining Services
Held that clause prohibiting abrogation of right to recover damages from injuries does not extend to actions first recognized after that clause was adopted
McKeithen v. City of Richmond
Ruled that statute’s escheat provision is unconstitutional as it allows for takings of property without compensation
State v. Reed
Ruled that police officers were required to advise defendant of her Miranda rights before questioning her in probation officer's office, which constituted "compelling circumstances"
Tidwell v. Blaine County
Dismissed land use case for lack of standing, dissent argued that court should not use federal standing doctrine when state constitution has distinct language
Arkansas Department of Education v. Jackson
Held that emergency clause in legislation complied with constitution's procedural requirements