Massachusetts Appeals Court vacated portions of a divorce judgment applying the 2011 Alimony Reform Act. Self-modifying alimony formula lacked required findings of need. Vacation property interest wrongly excluded from marital estate.
When reconstruction of a pre-existing nonconforming residential structure would create new dimensional violations, a variance is required, not just a special permit with a no-substantial-detriment finding.
Appeals court affirms planning board approval of wind turbine on conservation land, finding adequate conditions addressing noise, shadow flicker, and safety concerns despite neighboring nursing home's objections.
Court holds compelled decryption of seized computers does not violate Fifth Amendment where government already knew defendant owned devices, they were encrypted, and he could decrypt them.
Bank affirmed in quiet title action after foreclosure. Mortgagor cannot challenge valid assignment or prove notice-to-cure violation caused unfairness.
Intoxicated defendant's Miranda waiver valid despite emotional distress where police gave proper warnings, defendant understood rights, provided coherent statements, and made rational choices.
Initiative petition to ban casino and slots gambling and abolish greyhound race wagering certified for ballot; gaming licenses fall within state police power and applicants have no compensable property right.
Courtroom closure during general jury questioning violated defendant's Sixth Amendment right to public trial despite brief duration; not de minimis.
Trial court officials lawfully suspended elected Register of Probate pending investigation into alleged workplace misconduct under delegated statutory authority and inherent judicial powers.
Federal kidnapping conviction does not constitute a registrable "like violation" under Massachusetts sex offender statute where the two crimes lack similar statutory elements.
