Bombaugh v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America - Insurance Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed a lower court's decision in favor of Maryanne Bombaugh in her dispute with Unum Life Insurance Company of America over disability benefits. The court found the policy language was not ambiguous and ruled in favor of the insurer.

Commonwealth v. Eric Lasalle - Criminal Case Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a District Court judge's order dismissing a criminal complaint against Eric Lasalle for receiving a stolen motor vehicle. The Commonwealth appealed, arguing the judge abused her discretion by dismissing the case due to the nonappearance of summoned police officers.

Arizona v. Soto - Sentencing Discretion for Child Molestation

The Arizona Court of Appeals reviewed a case concerning sentencing discretion for child molestation. The court reversed in part and remanded for resentencing, finding the trial court erred in its interpretation of A.R.S. § 13-705(M) regarding concurrent sentencing.

Swenson v. Swenson - Marriage Dissolution Appeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision in Swenson v. Swenson, addressing an appeal from a marriage dissolution decree. The court affirmed in part and vacated/remanded in part, indicating further consideration is needed on specific issues related to asset division.

Estate of Elmer Gordon Waggoner v. Anonymous Health System, Inc. - Immunity Ruling

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, ruling that healthcare providers are immune from civil liability for actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic under state statute. The court found that a preliminary determination of immunity could be made without a medical-review panel.

Ninth Circuit Opinion: Uber Technologies vs. City of Seattle

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Uber Technologies and Maplebear Inc. The court held that Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance does not violate the First Amendment, finding it regulates non-expressive conduct rather than speech.

Uber Technologies v. City of Seattle - First Amendment Challenge to Ordinance

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction against Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. The court held the ordinance regulates non-expressive conduct and does not violate the First Amendment, even if it compels commercial speech.

State AGs Challenge Trump Administration Regulations on Contraception Coverage

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell led a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging Trump Administration regulations that expand religious and moral exemptions to no-cost contraception coverage. The brief urges the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm a lower court ruling that the regulations are unlawful, citing potential shifts of $73.8 million in costs to individuals.

GDPR Resolution Fines Company 1,400 Euros for Unsolicited Email

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has issued a resolution fining JOMAFRAN 2013, S. L. 1,400 euros for violating data protection laws. The company sent unsolicited marketing emails referencing a judicial proceeding without prior consent or relationship with the recipient.

Guardianship of F.W. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has reversed a lower court's denial of a guardianship petition for a minor, F.W. The appellate court found the trial court applied the incorrect legal standard and misunderstood relevant case law, remanding the case for further proceedings.