State v. Ward - Criminal Appeal

The New Mexico Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the case of State v. Ward. This appeal concerns a conviction for willful and deliberate first-degree murder. The court's decision will establish precedent regarding the legal standards and evidence presented in such cases.

Saias v. Kantor - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential summary decision in Isaac Saias v. Marianna Kantor. The court affirmed a lower court's dismissal of the plaintiff's claims, which arose from the parties' 2005 divorce, due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction and pendency of a prior action.

M.E. v. A.E. - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court vacated a domestic violence restraining order (G. L. c. 209A) because the judge improperly continued the ex parte order without testimony or cross-examination, relying solely on evidence from a related criminal matter. The court found this violated due process for the defendant.

Commonwealth v. Wesly Aguilar-Valenzuela - OUI Conviction Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a conviction for operating under the influence (OUI). The defendant appealed the admission of impairment testimony and the lack of a limiting instruction. The court found no error in the trial.

USTR Section 301 Investigations on Digital Services Taxes

The USTR is investigating Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) imposed by France and other countries, including Austria, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. These investigations fall under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and may lead to trade actions.

USTR Section 301 Investigation into Vietnam's Currency Valuation

The USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam's currency valuation practices. This action is part of the USTR's ongoing trade enforcement efforts and may lead to trade actions if unfair practices are found.

USTR Investigates Mexico's Agricultural Trade Practices

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Mexico's agricultural trade practices, specifically concerning seasonal and perishable products. This action follows a petition alleging that these practices negatively impact U.S. producers.

USTR Section 301 Investigation into China's Fentanyl Practices

The USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's acts, policies, and practices related to illicit fentanyl. This action follows a petition and will examine China's role in the global fentanyl supply chain.

USTR Section 301 Investigation: China's Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors

The USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. This action aims to address concerns about China's dominance and potential unfair trade practices in these critical industries.

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation on Manufacturing Excess Capacity

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. This action aims to assess potential trade-distorting practices and their impact on U.S. industries.