People v. Valencia - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a conviction for murder and other felonies in People v. Valencia. The court held that exigent circumstances justified the warrantless entry into the defendant's apartment and that police did not need to seek a warrant once inside. The court also ordered sentencing errors to be corrected on remand.

In re L.G. - Juvenile Dependency Case

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's order declaring L.G. a dependent of the court and removing him from his father's custody. The court found the father's abusive conduct justified the intervention to protect the child.

Stout v. Stout - Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a family court order requiring Andrew Stout to pay his former spouse, Julie Stout, $200,000 in attorney fees and an additional $125,000 in sanctions. The court found no abuse of discretion in the awards.

In re D.M. - Termination of Parental Rights Appeal

The California Court of Appeal conditionally reversed an order terminating parental rights in the case of In re D.M. The court found that the Department of Public Social Services failed to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act, as conceded by the department. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

State of Maine v. Kenneth Rhoades - OUI Conviction Appeal

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a conviction for operating under the influence (OUI) with prior offenses. The appeal challenged the denial of motions to suppress evidence and for discovery sanctions. The court found no error in the trial court's rulings.

State v. Sean Eori - Conviction and Appeal of Sexual Offenses

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a conviction for unlawful sexual contact and possession of sexually explicit material. The appeal addressed the trial court's issuance of a protective order and the admissibility of photographic evidence.

Shark Tank Strategies v. Town of Scarborough - Zoning Ordinance Pending Status

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a lower court's decision, ruling that cannabis cultivation facility applications were not 'pending' when a zoning ordinance amendment was enacted. This decision impacts the interpretation of application status in relation to zoning changes for cannabis businesses in Scarborough.

State v. Joshua Martin - Conviction Judgment Affirmed

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the conviction judgment of Joshua Martin, upholding the trial court's denial of his motion to suppress evidence and its forfeiture order. The charges stemmed from a 2022 encounter involving alleged drug trafficking and possession.

CT Dept of Banking Administrative Orders Added

The Connecticut Department of Banking has added new administrative orders for Milner Legal Services and Buyers Holdings, LLC. These orders, dated February 25 and February 26 respectively, detail enforcement actions taken by the department against these entities.

DEA Finalizes Control of Propionyl Chloride as List I Chemical

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is finalizing its control of propionyl chloride as a List I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act. This rule subjects handlers of propionyl chloride to chemical regulatory provisions, impacting its use in illicit fentanyl manufacturing. The rule becomes effective on April 9, 2026.