Courts & Litigation

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The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential memorandum and order in Commonwealth v. Gerald Bowens, concerning the admissibility of graphic video evidence in a manslaughter trial.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The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential decision in John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board, upholding a Superior Court judgment that affirmed the Board's classification of Doe as a level three sex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In Re Dependency as to B.H. - Arizona Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential memorandum decision in the dependency case of B.H. The court affirmed the superior court's order declining to adjudicate the minor as dependent.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.

Arizona Court of Appeals - Parental Rights Termination

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of a mother's parental rights to her child. The court found that the Department of Child Safety made diligent efforts to provide reunification services and did not err in permitting testimony from an undisclosed witness. The decision is non-precedential.

jbi/twin v. Palacios - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed an Industrial Commission award finding that an employee requires further active medical treatment, including lower back surgery. The decision is designated as non-precedential.

Estate of Ulvang Civil - Nevada Supreme Court Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed a district court order determining that a decedent's living first cousins are the sole heirs to his estate, excluding first cousins once removed. The court held that NRS 134.070 mandates a per capita distribution without representation.

Friedlander v. Tamarack Junction Race & Sports Book - Gaming Wager Dispute

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed a Gaming Control Board decision regarding a dispute over sports wager payouts. The court held that the establishment's house rules, if properly noticed, govern the terms of wagers, even if they limit odds compared to full track payouts. This ruling impacts how gaming establishments must provide notice of their rules to patrons.

Steven Norris v. Jennifer Norris - Divorce Settlement Dispute

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's original order in Steven Norris v. Jennifer Norris, ruling that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to issue a revised order during an appeal. The court also held that the ex-husband's damages claim for unpaid joint loans was speculative and unproven.

In re Jasmine Lashawn Crespo - Bankruptcy Court Opinion

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application by the Chapter 7 Trustee to employ a law firm on a contingent fee basis. The court found the application did not meet the necessary standards for approval.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Denies Trustee's Firm Contingent Fee Application

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application to employ a law firm on a contingent fee basis for the Chapter 7 Trustee. The court found the application deficient and denied it without prejudice, indicating that a revised application might be considered.