Public records petition dismissed as moot after Trial Court voluntarily produced all requested documents regarding security department demographics and hiring practices.
Mandamus petition to assemble appellate record denied as premature where trial concluded but final judgment not yet entered and posttrial motions pending. Recusal motion also denied.
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Trial judge failed to question jurors who reportedly fell asleep during testimony, creating serious doubt about fair trial and requiring reversal.
Security deposit forfeiture for faulty itemized damage list does not trigger treble damages provision absent improper deductions under authorized categories.
Attorney disbarred for intentional misappropriation of client funds totaling approximately $91,885.93 across multiple clients, with findings of insincerity and lack of remorse.
Affirmed murder conviction for poisoning. Laptop warrant had adequate probable cause and particularity despite typographical error and lack of search protocols.
Supreme Judicial Court clarifies when the Department of Children and Families must make reasonable efforts to prevent child removal from parents, rejecting exigent circumstances as an excuse where statutory exceptions do not apply.
Murder conviction affirmed. Ineffective assistance, improper argument, jury instructions, and evidentiary claims all rejected.
Personal representatives of a deceased email account holder may provide lawful consent under the Stored Communications Act for disclosure to manage estate property.