Appeals court affirms dismissal of contractor's damages suit against state agency for denying certification application; no private right of action exists, and certiorari is proper remedy.
Sex offender classification standards developed on male subjects cannot accurately assess female offenders' recidivism risk without considering gender as a relevant factor.
Petition for extraordinary relief from denial of motion to dismiss indictment based on alleged grand jury defect was properly denied without hearing.
Defendant's petition for interlocutory review of protective order limiting discovery of witness contact information denied; discovery disputes inappropriate for G.L. c. 211, § 3 review.
Competing waterfront project must meet regulatory criteria based on reasonable feasibility, not conclusive proof of all permits and approvals.
Police officer's opinion on ultimate issue of impaired driving ability was improper but not preserved. Jury waiver for subsequent offense phase did not require separate colloquy.
Appeals from Department of Telecommunications and Cable orders are governed by chapter 25, section 5, not chapter 30A. Case dismissed as moot after department provided proper notice.
Shareholders' agent lacked exclusive negotiation rights or irrevocable authority; settling shareholders could independently settle escrow dispute with acquirer without agent approval.
Successive insurer rule requires insurer on risk at time of new injury to pay benefits; voluntary payment by prior insurer does not waive coverage defenses or create liability agreement.
Court affirmed dismissal of juvenile delinquency complaint for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute where probable cause was lacking. Five plastic bags of marijuana in pocket, without scales or cash, insufficient to establish distributional intent.
