Johnson v. State - Murder Conviction Affirmed

The Utah Supreme Court affirmed a murder conviction in Johnson v. State, reversing a court of appeals decision that had overturned the conviction based on an erroneous jury instruction. The Supreme Court found the court of appeals erred in reaching the issue of instructional error.

Robert Bruce Cole v. State of Indiana - Child Molesting Conviction Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Robert Bruce Cole's conviction for child molesting. The court found that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting a forensic interview of the victim under the Protected Person Statute. Cole was sentenced to 8 years plus a 6-year enhancement.

Vonderheide v. Vonderheide - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal in Vonderheide v. Vonderheide due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court clarified that interlocutory appeals under Rule 14(A)(1) apply to orders demanding payment of money without determining the entire controversy, but found the order in this case did not meet that criteria prior to final judgment.

Court Opinion Release, Publication, and Time Period Rules

The Connecticut Supreme Court has issued guidance clarifying rules regarding the official release, publication, and time period calculations for court opinions. The guidance emphasizes that the 'officially released' date is the operative date for all post-opinion motion and certification filings, and that the latest published version of an opinion is authoritative.

Shun M. Ramey v. State of Tennessee - Appeal Dismissed as Untimely

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Shun M. Ramey's petition for post-conviction relief, finding it was filed untimely. The court reviewed the appeal from the Wilson County Criminal Court's order.

Do v. Singh et al - Stockholders Suit

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Do v. Singh et al. The case, initiated on March 26, 2026, involves a Verified Shareholder Derivative Complaint against Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. and its directors.

Massachusetts Awards $3.38M for Diesel Pollution Reduction

The Healey-Driscoll Administration, through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, has awarded $3.38 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants. These funds will support seven entities in purchasing electric vehicles or replacing outdated diesel equipment to reduce air pollution across Massachusetts.

Patent Application for Blood Flow and Shear Stress Calculation

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088181A1) for a method to calculate blood flow and shear stress in aortas with bicuspid aortic valves. The application, filed by the University of Seoul Industry Cooperation Foundation, details a process using characteristic values of the valve to compute these metrics.

Lung function curve prediction method and apparatus

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a method and apparatus for predicting lung function curves. The invention uses a Taylor series expansion to model the relationship between flow rates at different sampling points, enabling prediction of true lung function curve data from a finite set of points.

Prediction Device, Method, and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Recording Medium

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088183A1) by NEC Corporation for a prediction device and method. The invention aims to support decision-making regarding a target person's health by analyzing health data distributions across different age groups.