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Recent Examples of high court
The nation’s high court did not weigh in on any other states’ versions of the law.
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Kevin Fixler
january 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
But the high court ruled that if an engineering student or a band major could make money for endorsements, or a host of other things, then athletes should be treated no differently.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
The rare decision by the high court affirms a prior decision by the trial court in which Meija was convicted and clears the way for the woman, who has spent the past two decades in prison, to apply for restitution from the state.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Fixler
january 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
But the high court ruled that if an engineering student or a band major could make money for endorsements, or a host of other things, then athletes should be treated no differently.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
The rare decision by the high court affirms a prior decision by the trial court in which Meija was convicted and clears the way for the woman, who has spent the past two decades in prison, to apply for restitution from the state.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high court
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The tire dealers come under the closing order in the recent supreme court ruling affecting gasoline stations, according the the mayor.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The state’s supreme court is made up of seven justices, and six of them are DeSantis appointees.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ruling reversed a magistrate judge, trial court and the California Court of Appeal, which had all agreed that the loose marijuana fit into the open container violation and gave police cause to search a vehicle, according to CalMatters.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The ruling reversed a magistrate judge, trial court and the California Court of Appeal, which had all agreed that the loose marijuana constituted an open container violation and gave police cause to search a vehicle.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Republican parties have already appealed the decision to the state’s Appellate Division and also directly to the state’s highest tribunal, the Court of Appeals in Albany.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the two-year investigation, former manager David Moyes, who acted as a witness in Paqueta’s tribunal hearing, and his team-mates provided a safe haven at the training ground.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“High court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20court. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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