John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a memorandum and order affirming a Superior Court judgment that upheld a Sex Offender Registry Board decision classifying John Doe as a level two sex offender. The court addressed several claims of error regarding the hearing examiner's findings and reliance on evidence.

U.S. Bank Trustee v. Kevin Lashua - Foreclosure Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a grant of summary judgment in favor of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee, in a foreclosure appeal filed by Kevin Lashua. The court found no material facts in dispute regarding the foreclosure proceedings.

Commonwealth v. Benji B. Guerrier - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential summary opinion affirming a conviction for receiving a firearm with a defaced serial number. The defendant appealed the denial of his motion to suppress evidence.

Commonwealth v. Atweri - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence in the case of Commonwealth v. Atweri. The court found that the exit order and subsequent search of the vehicle were justified, upholding the defendant's convictions for firearms and drug offenses.

John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a memorandum and order affirming a Superior Court judgment that upheld the Sex Offender Registry Board's (SORB) classification of John Doe as a level three sex offender. The court found substantial evidence supported the hearing examiner's findings regarding penetration and the application of risk factors.

Sklar Exploration Company Case - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado granted a motion to dismiss one of four breach of contract claims filed by the Creditor Trustee against Sklar Exploration Company, LLC and Sklarco LLC. The ruling concerns provisions of the Debtors' confirmed Plan of Reorganization.

Forsberg v. Providence Health & Services - Workers' Compensation

The Court of Appeals of Oregon affirmed a Workers' Compensation Board order upholding an employer's denial of a claimant's workers' compensation claim for a COVID-like illness. The court found the board's order was supported by substantial evidence and reason.

Oregon Court of Appeals affirms Dept. of Human Services case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights for two parents in a case involving the Department of Human Services. The court found sufficient evidence of parental unfitness and neglect, concluding that termination was in the child's best interests.

State v. Martin - Oregon Court of Appeals Affirms Conviction

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for felon in possession of a restricted weapon. The court held that the trial court did not err in denying the defendant's motion to suppress evidence obtained during a vehicle stop and search.

State v. Holdner - Criminal Appeal

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case of State v. Holdner. The disposition indicates a procedural step in the legal process rather than a new regulatory requirement.