Darren Clark v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Darren Clark for armed robbery. The court ruled that the indictment was not legally defective for failing to name the specific store employee robbed, as it named the establishment and alleged the robbery occurred from its staff. Hinds County was taxed with the costs of the appeal.

Demarcus Wooten v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of Demarcus Wooten for manslaughter. The court found no error in the circuit court's evidentiary decisions or jury instructions. The Tate County is taxed with the costs of the appeal.

Jacquille Graves v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of Jacquille Graves for first-degree murder. The appeal centered on whether the trial court erred by failing to conduct a competency hearing. The court found no error in the trial court's proceedings.

HHS OIG: Colorado Medicaid Improper Payments for ABA Services

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Colorado made at least $77.8 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services provided to children in 2022 and 2023. The OIG recommended Colorado refund $42.6 million to the Federal Government and improve guidance for ABA providers.

Caleb Mitchell Brown v. Comstock Turf Inc - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated a trial court judgment of $9,512,590.35 against Comstock Turf Inc. and remanded the case with an order to enter judgment in favor of the defendants. The court's decision means the original judgment is no longer valid.

People of Michigan v. Vertese Steven Woods - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment and sentence for Vertese Steven Woods, who was convicted of multiple felonies including involuntary manslaughter and fleeing and eluding. The court found the sentence, which included an upward departure from guidelines, to be proportionate.

People of Michigan v. Robbie Deshawn Taylor - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of People of Michigan v. Robbie Deshawn Taylor. The defendant was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder following a second trial. This decision comes after the appellate court denied the defendant's initial application and was ordered by the Supreme Court to consider the appeal of the order denying his motion for relief from judgment.

Thomas King v McLaren Health Corporation - Case Vacated and Remanded

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the case of Thomas King v. McLaren Health Corporation. This action follows a Supreme Court order for reconsideration in light of a new precedent, potentially impacting the application of employment contract limitations periods.

Commonwealth v. Shannon Bennett - Criminal Threat Case

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an opinion in Commonwealth v. Shannon Bennett, concerning a conviction for threatening to commit a crime. The court acknowledged an instructional error regarding First Amendment rights, requiring a vacatur of the conviction.

Commonwealth v. Owen R. Broadhurst - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in Commonwealth v. Owen R. Broadhurst. The case involves an appeal of 2018 convictions for OUI and negligent operation, with subsequent actions related to a prior OUI case affected by Commonwealth v. Hallinan.