Court of Appeals Opinion on Parental Rights Termination

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights for A.S. The mother challenged the termination, which was based on prolonged substance abuse and the child's extended out-of-home placement. The court found the mother waived her right to contest by failing to appear at a crucial hearing.

Jarvis v. Assa Abloy - Employment Law Appeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate an employment lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction after it was removed to federal court. The court also affirmed the denial of a motion to disqualify the superior court judge. The decision is non-precedential.

State v. Whipple - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Stanley Charles Whipple for promoting prison contraband and transportation or sale of narcotics. The court found sufficient evidence based on surveillance footage and seized narcotics valued at over $50,000.

State v. Vigorito - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision in State v. Vigorito, concerning a petition for post-conviction relief. The court granted review of the petition but denied the requested relief.

Perez v. McCrary - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Perez v. McCrary, a non-precedential case concerning a dissolution of marriage. The appellate court found no error in the lower court's rulings on discovery violations, child support, debt division, or the designation of the appellant as a vexatious litigant.

Isom v. Isom - Arizona Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated a $5,000 contempt sanction against Jenell Isom, ruling it violated Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 35.4(a). The court granted relief, finding the sanction exceeded the $300 limit for fines imposed without a jury trial or waiver thereof.

Adoption of Ilee - Massachusetts Appeals Court

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Juvenile Court judge's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights and approve adoption by foster parents. The mother appealed, but the court found no error in the judge's findings or rulings.

Anthony Khorzoughi v. Department of Unemployment Assistance - PUA Benefits

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a decision denying pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) benefits to Anthony Khorzoughi. The court found that Khorzoughi failed to demonstrate he was working in Massachusetts when his business was impacted by COVID-19, thus upholding the denial of benefits.

Coppenrath v. Pontiff Cranberries - Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in Coppenrath v. Pontiff Cranberries, affirming a lower court's dismissal of a complaint challenging an earth removal permit. The court found the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the permit issued by the town of Carver's earth removal committee.

Adoption of Jazzy - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's decision to terminate parental rights and approve adoption by the children's maternal aunt and uncle. The parents appealed, arguing the court failed to determine reasonable efforts by the Department of Children and Families, adequately consider guardianship, or order post-decree contact.