NH Supreme Court

Two days after she pleaded no contest to a single count of criminal solicitation, Hantz Marconi’s law license was restored by a special panel of judges on Thursday. This clears the way for her to hear cases on the state Supreme Court again, though she could still face other disciplinary measures.

Michael Addison shot and killed a Manchester police officer almost two decades ago. His lawyers argue that the state should not be permitted to execute him since lawmakers abolished capital punishment in 2019.

Lawyer colleagues and other GOP lawmakers spoke fondly of Gould at Friday’s hearing. But environmental advocates opposed his nomination because of his long history of work for Casella Waste Systems, a company proposing a new landfill in Dalton.

Gould has GOP credentials and is well-regarded by his peers in the state's legal community, but is expected to face scrutiny for his work for Casella Waste Systems.

Bassett was confirmed as a state Supreme Court justice in 2012. He retired Aug. 31.

Ayotte also said she will re-nominate John Formella to serve as New Hampshire attorney general.

The decision — the latest in a decades-long court battle over what the state needs to spend to educate its students — does not mandate a dollar amount. But the justices said lawmakers and the governor need to address the underlying shortfall in school spending.

Justice James Bassett dissented, saying the tax scheme is unconstitutional because it is not uniform across communities.

Tuesday's decision is a blow to New Hampshire taxpayers who had sued the state and alleged unfairness.

The state Supreme Court handed down its decision after a man charged with sexually assaulting a minor tried to access his accuser’s mental health records in court.