Courts & Litigation

Sierra Club v. Board of Land and Natural Resources - Certiorari Accepted

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has accepted a writ of certiorari for the case Sierra Club v. Board of Land and Natural Resources. The court will schedule oral arguments for the appeal, which concerns a land and natural resources matter.

Christopher Raddant v. Douglas County, Wisconsin - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of Christopher Raddant v. Douglas County, Wisconsin. The docket number for this case is 24-3293. This is a standard court filing.

Edelman Financial Engines v. Prime Capital Investment Advisors - Injunctive Relief Opinion

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a memorandum opinion in Edelman Financial Engines v. Prime Capital Investment Advisors. The court granted partial injunctive relief concerning two former Edelman employees who joined Prime Capital, to enforce non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions.

Michael Nwozuzu v. Safety Insurance Company - Insurance Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a judgment in favor of Safety Insurance Company in a dispute over an automobile insurance claim. The court found that the plaintiff's failure to cooperate with the insurer's investigation voided recovery under the policy.

Steven Waylein v. Commonwealth - Sexually Dangerous Person Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential memorandum and order affirming a jury verdict that Steven Waylein remains a sexually dangerous person. The court addressed evidentiary rulings concerning a social worker's report and release plan.

Kenvue Brands LLC v. Ann Z. Bauer - Discovery Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's decision to quash a discovery subpoena issued to Dr. Ann Z. Bauer in a case involving Kenvue Brands LLC. The court found the discovery request, related to a California-based lawsuit concerning prenatal acetaminophen use, was not warranted.

Commonwealth v. David Antonetty-Almestica - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in Commonwealth v. David Antonetty-Almestica, affirming the defendant's convictions for second-degree murder, witness intimidation, and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. The court denied the defendant's motion for a new trial, finding no ineffective assistance of counsel or substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice.

Commonwealth v. Gerald Bowens - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential memorandum and order in Commonwealth v. Gerald Bowens, concerning the admissibility of graphic video evidence in a manslaughter trial. The court affirmed the conviction, finding the evidence had probative value despite its inflammatory nature.

Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential decision in John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board, upholding a Superior Court judgment that affirmed the Board's classification of Doe as a level three sex offender. The court found the classification was supported by clear and convincing evidence and that the hearing examiner properly considered mitigating factors.

In Re Dependency as to B.H. - Arizona Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential memorandum decision in the dependency case of B.H. The court affirmed the superior court's order declining to adjudicate the minor as dependent. The decision is not for official publication.