United States

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Approves Loans and Grants

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust approved $7,046,000 in new low-interest loans and grants for water infrastructure projects. The funds will support projects in Provincetown and a school water improvement grant for Saint Joseph School.

People v. Condon - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Joshua R. Condon of criminal sexual act in the first degree. The court found that the defendant's waiver of the right to appeal was invalid due to overbroad language in both the oral colloquy and the written waiver.

People v. Gordon - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion on March 5, 2026, in the case of People v. Gordon. The appeal concerns the imposition of an enhanced sentence after the defendant pleaded guilty to falsely reporting an incident in the second degree and subsequently failed to appear for sentencing.

Matter of Koschwitz - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Scott Norman Koschwitz for nondisciplinary reasons. His name has been stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he is prohibited from practicing law in New York.

Matter of Chukwu - Attorney Disciplinary Action

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the Matter of Patrick Mbonu Chukwu, an attorney. The court is imposing discipline upon consent due to violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including incompetent representation and neglect of client matters.

Boomer v. New York State Dept. of Corr. - Legal Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued a legal opinion in the matter of Boomer v. New York State Dept. of Corr. The court found the case moot as the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision voluntarily expunged misconduct records and reinstated visitation privileges.

Michael T. v. Rida S. - Divorce and Custody Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment of divorce and custody. The court addressed challenges to joint legal custody and equitable distribution, upholding the lower court's decision regarding the best interests of the child and the parents' ability to cooperate.

Reyes v. Scherrer - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision in Reyes v. Scherrer, modifying a judgment in a small claims action concerning a residential tenancy. The court addressed the retention of a purported deposit and rental arrears.

Ballard v. Beard - Labor Law and Negligence Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion in Ballard v. Beard, concerning an appeal from the denial of a motion for summary judgment. The case involves claims under Labor Law and common-law negligence related to a workplace injury during home renovation.

People v. Daniels - Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in People v. Daniels, affirming a conviction for criminal possession of a controlled substance. The court addressed the defendant's appeal concerning the weight of the evidence and the suppression of seized evidence.