US Courts

State v Roberts III - Traffic Infraction Appeal Affirmed

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment against Charles Fredrick Roberts III for a traffic infraction, fining him $40. The appellate court noted the lack of a sufficient record, specifically a transcript of proceedings, to review Roberts' claims of error regarding a motion to suppress, judicial bias, and prosecutorial misconduct.

State v. Dandurand - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued a summary disposition order affirming a conviction against Hailey Dandurand. Dandurand was convicted of Murder in the Second Degree, Kidnapping, Burglary, and other offenses, and sentenced to life imprisonment. The court addressed multiple points of appeal, including claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and prosecutorial misconduct.

Policare v. CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLC - Labor Fair Standards Case Filing

A civil case titled Policare v. CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLC was filed on March 25, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on a Federal Question and concerns Labor: Fair Standards, indicating potential violations of wage and hour laws.

Nunez v. Flores - Order of Protection Affirmed

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a superior court's order continuing an order of protection. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's decision to maintain the order of protection against the respondent.

State v. Johnson - Insufficient Evidence Ruling

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated and remanded convictions for Xavier Johnson, ruling that the admission of hearsay statements from a forensic nurse examiner violated Johnson's Confrontation Clause rights. The court found insufficient evidence to support the convictions due to the improper admission of this testimony.

Parental Rights Termination for D.S. Affirmed by Arizona Court

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights to her child, D.S. The termination was based on the mother's mental illness and the child's placement out of the home for fifteen months. The court reviewed the facts in favor of upholding the lower court's order.

MacNeil v. Carter - Dissolution, Custody, Child Support, Property Division

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed in part and vacated and remanded in part a dissolution decree. The court addressed issues including legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, and property division in the case of MacNeil v. Carter.

Medical Malpractice Case Dismissed for Insufficient Expert Proof

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the dismissal of a medical malpractice case against Douglas A. Romney and others. The dismissal was based on the plaintiffs' failure to post a bond after an adverse decision by a medical malpractice tribunal, which found the offer of proof insufficient.

Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Denial of Reconsideration for Eldorado Canyon Properties

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the denial of reconsideration for Eldorado Canyon Properties' motion to reinstate an earlier appeal. The appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute, and subsequent attempts to reinstate it were also denied.

Massachusetts Appeals Court Rules on MIAA Athletic Schedule Policy Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a summary decision regarding a dispute over the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) athletic schedule policy. The decision, designated as non-precedential, addresses appeals from regional school districts and other entities against the MIAA.