Passive debt buyer that purchases defaulted consumer debts and contracts with licensed debt collectors to pursue collection need not obtain a debt collector license.
Inmates challenged a prison incentive program that withdrew privileges for refusing treatment. Court affirmed that loss of housing seniority and jobs raised no constitutional concerns.
Recall election proceedings must satisfy procedural requirements but courts cannot scrutinize the substantive adequacy of grounds for recall.
Restrictive covenants on residential property expired after thirty years where the original 1980 agreement lacked a provision for extensions. A 2001 amendment adding an extension mechanism could not cure this defect.
Remanded. Wife's alimony limited to marital standard of living at separation, not anticipated future income growth. Percentage-based formula reversed.
Sex offender registry board's failed motion to increase an offender's classification does not constitute a subsequent reclassification triggering Internet publication.
Appeals Court reverses on multiple damages in Consumer Protection Act case involving deceptive repair work that caused restaurant fire.
Workers' compensation benefits do not constitute "compensation" under a statute prohibiting suspended public employees from receiving compensation during suspension, because such benefits are not paid in return for services rendered.
Interest on unpaid workers' compensation benefits accrues from the filing date of the claim that led to an award, not an earlier terminated claim.
Split tax rate structure treating personal property same as commercial and industrial real property does not violate constitutional proportionality requirement.
