North Carolina CPA Exam Passers - January 2026

The North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners announced that 50 candidates successfully passed the Uniform CPA Examination in January 2026. The announcement also briefly outlines the Core + Discipline format of the updated examination, which was implemented in January 2024.

AG Hilgers Joins Brief on Bar Associations and First Amendment

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined an amicus brief arguing that state bar associations cannot rely on the First Amendment to shield themselves from scrutiny regarding mandatory dues and compelled speech. The brief supports a case challenging the mandatory membership and dues of the State Bar of Arizona.

New Jersey Health Recognizes World Tuberculosis Day

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) issued a notice recognizing March 24 as World Tuberculosis Day. The notice highlights the ongoing impact of tuberculosis, provides statistics for New Jersey and globally, and reiterates the state's commitment to TB prevention and control efforts.

New Jersey Department of Health Recognizes World TB Day

The New Jersey Department of Health issued a notice recognizing March 24 as World TB Day. The notice highlights the ongoing efforts and impact of TB prevention and control in New Jersey, noting 342 new cases in 2024 and providing funding updates for local health departments.

Kelly Daniel v. Marta Noemi Daniel - Antenuptial Agreement Enforcement

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying enforcement of an antenuptial agreement. The court found that contract principles apply to such agreements and reviewed the interpretation of the agreement de novo. The decision impacts how antenuptial agreements are treated in estate disputes within Massachusetts.

S.Y. v. E.C. - Harassment Orders Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the extension of two harassment prevention orders against E.C. The court found that E.C. poses a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiffs, S.Y. and G.L. The decision also upheld the denial of E.C.'s motions to recuse the judge and terminate the orders.

Commonwealth v. Jessica Terkelsen - Breaking and Entering Conviction Affirmation

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a defendant's convictions for breaking and entering and larceny. The court addressed the defendant's argument that her right to be present during sidebar voir dire was improperly waived by her attorney.

Berg v. Commonwealth - Military Leave Claim Subject to Arbitration

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's decision that a military leave claim by firefighters was subject to arbitration under their collective bargaining agreements. The court found that the dispute over the interpretation of "day" in relation to twenty-four hour shifts was a matter for arbitration, not declaratory relief.

O'Neil v. Gaudet - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of O'Neil v. Gaudet, docket number 24-P-1298. The opinion addresses plaintiffs' appeal from a Superior Court order vacating a preliminary injunction and dissolving a memorandum of lis pendens.

Commonwealth v. David Jones - OUI Conviction Affirmed

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the conviction of David Jones for operating a motor vehicle under the influence (OUI) of liquor (third offense). The court addressed the defendant's challenges regarding the sufficiency of evidence and the loss of a booking video recording.