United States

Commonwealth v. Raymond C. Horsley - Abuse Prevention Order Violation

The Massachusetts Appeals Court vacated the denial of a motion for a new trial for Raymond C. Horsley, who was convicted of violating an abuse prevention order. The court found a substantial showing of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding the defendant's hearing impairment and remanded for further proceedings.

Flavia Benitez v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - Negligence Claim

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion regarding Flavia Benitez's negligence claim against the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The court dismissed the appeal from the judgment and affirmed the denial of the plaintiff's motion for a new trial, while also addressing the denial of a motion to correct the appellate record.

Samuel Forman v. Yulika E. Forman - Divorce and Antenuptial Agreement Case

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding the enforceability of an antenuptial agreement in a divorce case. The court found the agreement fair and reasonable despite the husband's breaches, upholding the division of assets as per the agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding.

Ivy Tran Pham Ngo - Bankruptcy Court Opinion

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an opinion in the case of Ivy Tran Pham Ngo. The court ruled on an objection to the debtor's homestead exemption, related to a property transfer that was previously avoided under the Colorado Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act.

Elijah Porter appeals denial of motion to suppress evidence

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of Elijah Porter's motion to suppress evidence, including vehicle location data from a license plate reader and a firearm found in his vehicle. The court found the use of the license plate reader did not constitute a search and that the traffic stop was supported by reasonable suspicion.

Nautica Hamilton appeals child pornography conviction and sentence waiver

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Nautica Hamilton's conviction and sentence for child pornography production, ruling that her appeal waiver was valid. The court found no plain or structural error in the proceedings, including the government's statements at sentencing.

Community Reinvestment Act Examination Procedures

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has updated its Comptroller's Handbook booklet on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Examination Procedures. This guidance outlines how examiners evaluate a national bank's performance in meeting community credit needs, considering factors like financial condition, size, and local economic conditions.

Ninth Circuit: Adventist Health System v. AbbVie - False Claims Act

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal in a False Claims Act qui tam action. Adventist Health System alleged drug manufacturers overcharged under the Section 340B Program. The court found Adventist plausibly pleaded falsity and remanded the case, holding the False Claims Act claims were not barred by Section 340B.

Hospital Price Transparency Requirements and Resources Fact Sheet

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a fact sheet detailing hospital price transparency requirements. This document outlines the pricing information hospitals must provide and offers resources to assist them in meeting accessibility and file requirements.

Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies

CMS has released a fact sheet detailing Medicare coverage for diabetes supplies under Part B and Part D. The guidance clarifies which supplies and services are covered and which are not, aiming to inform beneficiaries and providers.