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Guy Maddalone v. Board of Appeals of Nantucket - Zoning Special Permit Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a Land Court judgment that upheld the Nantucket Board of Appeals' decision to grant a special permit. The permit allows for the renovation and enlargement of existing structures on a property, despite objections from an abutter.

Trifecta v. CT Investments - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's decision, finding that a judgment was satisfied in full. The court determined that the plaintiff accepted payments from a third party that fully covered the judgment amount, contrary to the lower court's ruling.

Arizona Court of Appeals - Parental Rights Termination

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for a mother due to ongoing substance abuse and neglect. The decision, docketed as 1 CA-JV 25-0144, is non-precedential and applies only to the specific case.

US v. Tekola - Sentence Affirmed for Drug Distribution

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Isaac Tekola's sentence for drug distribution charges. The court upheld the district court's decision to apply a sentencing enhancement for maintaining a premises for drug trafficking, finding it was a primary use of his residence.

State AGs Continue Live Nation Antitrust Lawsuit

Massachusetts and 26 other states, led by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, will continue their antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. This action proceeds despite the US Department of Justice's separate settlement with the companies, aiming to address alleged monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry.

State AG Recovers $214,842 for Payroll Violations

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has secured $214,842 from Excel Nursing Services, Inc. and its president for wage theft violations. The agency unlawfully delayed payroll payments to 107 employees, violating state wage laws.

Tan v. Chan - Modification of Opinion and Denial of Rehearing

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, has issued an order modifying a previously filed opinion in Tan v. Chan and denying the appellants' petition for rehearing. The modification involves adding a footnote to clarify the basis for a demand for records under a specific statute. The judgment remains unchanged.

White v. Pixley - Civil Harassment Restraining Order Appeal Dismissal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in White v. Pixley on March 9, 2026, dismissing the defendant's second attempt to appeal a civil harassment restraining order. The court found the appeal barred due to a prior dismissal with prejudice.

States v. Mackrell - Civil Harassment Restraining Order Attorney Fees

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's award of $8,397.43 in attorney fees to Jessica States in a civil harassment restraining order case against Jeanie MacKrell. The court found no abuse of discretion in awarding fees to the prevailing party.

People v. Bolduc - Criminal Threats Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Bolduc on March 9, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction for making criminal threats, finding the trial court adequately ensured a factual basis for the defendant's plea.