New Directions Technology v. Abbott Laboratories - Patent Claims Dismissal Denied

The US District Court for the District of Delaware denied Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.'s motion to dismiss 160 patent claims filed by New Directions Technology Consulting, LLC. The court adopted the Magistrate Judge's recommendation, finding the defendants' arguments regarding claim representativeness to be unpersuasive and conclusory.

Commonwealth v. Elon Silva Duarte - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court vacated the judgment against Elon Silva Duarte, finding prejudicial error in the refusal to provide a jury instruction on bad acts. The court cited the defendant's request for a specific instruction on the permissible uses of testimony related to a separate alleged touching.

Baillargeon v. Lennon - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Superior Court judgment against Mathew Lennon for trespassing and damaging trees on his neighbors' property. The original judgment included $100,000 for tree damage, trebled to $300,000, plus $10,000 for encroachments, totaling $310,000.

Adoption of Mattis - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an opinion in the case of Adoption of Mattis, addressing a mother's appeal regarding the termination of her parental rights. The court affirmed the lower court's decree, finding the mother's argument regarding the Department of Children and Families' reasonable efforts was waived.

Massachusetts Appeals Court non-precedential opinion Adoption of Kolleen

Massachusetts Appeals Court non-precedential opinion Adoption of Kolleen

CT Dept of Banking Administrative Orders Added

The Connecticut Department of Banking has added new administrative orders for CapexMD, LLC, dated February 26, and for Jason A. Goodhue, dated February 20. These orders represent enforcement actions taken by the department.

State AGs Demand GoFundMe Remove Unauthorized Charity Pages

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with 20 other state attorneys general and charitable regulators, has sent a letter to GoFundMe demanding the removal of unauthorized charity pages. The coalition requires proof of removal within 14 days and greater transparency in fundraising solicitations.

Gray Media v. Comanche County Facilities Authority - Open Records Act Appeal

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma is reviewing an appeal concerning whether a detention center managed by a public trust qualifies as a "law enforcement agency" under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The case involves a media group's request for video footage.

California Highway Patrol v. Diaz - Employment Dispute

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision to reduce a California Highway Patrol officer's termination to a one-year suspension for falsely claiming overtime. The court found the State Personnel Board did not abuse its discretion in modifying the penalty.

People v. Candler - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of Mark Anthony Candler's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found Candler ineligible for relief as a matter of law, upholding his conviction for attempted murder and associated enhancements.