Courts & Litigation

Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinion Affirming and Remanding

The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued an opinion affirming and remanding a contempt finding and sanction against N.L. and B.L. The case involves the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and minor children, with multiple docket numbers cited.

Kentucky Court of Appeals - Dismissal of Appeal

The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued an Opinion and Order dismissing an appeal filed by E.L.B., Jr. The court found the case moot, relating to child custody and the constitutionality of a state statute. The dismissal pertains to docket numbers 2025-CA-0831 and 2025-CA-0892.

Arizona Appeals Court Opinion on Parental Rights Case

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate parental rights for two children. The father appealed, arguing insufficient diligent effort was made for reunification services. The court found that reunification services were provided and that the termination was appropriate.

State v. Friedel - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision in State v. Friedel, docket number 1 CA-CR 25-0289 PRPC. The court granted review of the petitioner's request for post-conviction relief but ultimately denied the relief sought.

Arizona Court Opinion on Parental Rights

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding parental rights termination. The court found that while abandonment grounds were proven, terminating the father's rights was not in the child's best interest. The decision is non-precedential.

Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion on Marcie's Care

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a Juvenile Court judgment that found parents unfit and granted permanent custody of a child to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The decision addresses parental unfitness due to housing, educational, and medical neglect, as well as substance use and mental health issues.

Commonwealth v. Greg McCollum - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court vacated judgments against Greg McCollum for operating under the influence (OUI) and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The court found the verdicts and subsequent offense finding to be in error and set them aside.

Agnitti v. Philip Morris USA Inc. - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an opinion in Agnitti v. Philip Morris USA Inc., affirming a jury verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff appealed jury instructions related to claims of negligence, product defect, fraud, and violations of the Consumer Protection Act.

Commonwealth v. Jean P. Durand - Criminal Assault and Battery Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a conviction for assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury. The court found sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction despite the defendant's claim of not being criminally responsible due to mental illness.

Stanley Webb v. George Leontire - Legal Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential summary decision in Stanley Webb v. George Leontire. The court affirmed a lower court judgment, allowing cross-examination on criminal matters and upholding the defendant's earned fee.