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Regulatory
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FTC Warns 13 Property Management Software Companies Over Hidden Rental Fees

The Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to 13 property management software providers nationwide, alleging they may be violating federal law by preventing rental property managers from displaying complete pricing information to consumers. The enforcement action follows the FTC's recent $24 million settlement with Greystar for deceptive pricing practices.

•FTC sent warning letters to 13 unnamed property management software companies for potentially hindering accurate rental pricing disclosure
•Software providers allegedly prevent inclusion of mandatory fees in advertised rental prices, harming consumer decision-making
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State Court
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Connecticut Supreme Court

Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in State v. Giovanni D. Sex Abuse Case

The Connecticut Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Giovanni D., a criminal case involving convictions for sexual assault in the first degree, risk of injury to a child, and aggravated sexual assault of a minor. The defendant appealed, challenging the trial court's admission of statements from a forensic interview under hearsay exceptions.

•Connecticut Supreme Court decided appeal in sexual assault case involving minor victim
•Defendant challenged admission of forensic interview statements as hearsay evidence
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State Court
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Connecticut Supreme Court

Connecticut Supreme Court Rules on Miranda Rights in Child Abuse Case

The Connecticut Supreme Court issued a decision in State v. Lazaro C.-D., addressing whether police properly advised a defendant of his Miranda rights during questioning about sexual assault charges involving a five-year-old victim. The defendant had challenged the admissibility of his statements to detectives.

•Connecticut Supreme Court ruled on Miranda rights in sexual assault case involving five-year-old victim
•Defendant challenged denial of motion to suppress statements made during police station interview
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State Court
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Mass. High Court Reviews Protective Order Violation Evidence Standards

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is reviewing Commonwealth v. Skipper Carino, a case that challenges how courts determine sufficient proximity to violate abuse prevention orders. The case raises questions about photographic evidence and what constitutes staying away from a protected person's residence.

•Supreme Judicial Court reviewing conviction for violating abuse prevention order without entering protected property
•Case challenges evidence standards for proximity-based violations of 'stay away' orders
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State Court
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Supreme Court of New Jersey

NJ Supreme Court Upholds Dual Discipline for Teacher's On-Campus Drinking

The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed that state education boards can impose additional disciplinary action against teachers beyond arbitration decisions. The ruling involved Nicholas Cilento, a special education teacher who faced both a three-month suspension from arbitration and a separate two-year certificate suspension for consuming alcohol on school grounds.

•New Jersey Supreme Court ruled state education boards can impose additional discipline beyond arbitration decisions
•Special education teacher Nicholas Cilento received both 3-month suspension from arbitrator and 2-year certificate suspension from state board
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State Court
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Connecticut Supreme Court

Connecticut Supreme Court Split on Groton Pension Case Decision

The Connecticut Supreme Court issued a divided decision in Duso v. Groton, with Justice D'Auria filing a dissenting opinion that would have affirmed the Appellate Court's judgment. The case centers on interpretation of ambiguous language in a 2008 pension agreement affecting third-party beneficiaries.

•Justice D'Auria dissented from majority decision reversing Appellate Court in pension case
•Disagreement centers on whether 2008 pension agreement language is ambiguous
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State Court
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Connecticut Supreme Court

Connecticut Supreme Court Rules on Confrontation Rights in State v. Bester

The Connecticut Supreme Court issued a decision in State v. Damond Bester, addressing constitutional confrontation clause violations in a murder case involving gunshot residue testimony and prosecutorial conduct during cross-examination.

•Connecticut Supreme Court addressed confrontation clause violations in murder case involving gunshot residue testimony
•Defendant challenged expert testimony based on another analyst's work who did not testify at trial
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State Court
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Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Drug Conviction Despite Fourth Amendment Challenge

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed the drug conviction of Kaylee Horn, who challenged the legality of a search conducted during a probation check of her housemate. The court rejected Horn's motion to suppress methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia evidence found during the search.

•Idaho Supreme Court affirmed Horn's drug conviction and rejected her Fourth Amendment suppression motion
•Horn argued officers violated her rights by searching despite her refusal to consent during probation check
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Rhode Island

RI Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Tavares Sexual Assault Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court's denial of a new trial motion filed by Victor Tavares, who was convicted on multiple sexual assault charges. The court rejected Tavares's appeal, which centered on alleged discovery violations by the prosecution.

•Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed denial of new trial motion for Victor Tavares, convicted of sexual assault
•Tavares argued prosecution violated discovery rules by listing 30 witnesses but calling only seven at trial
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Regulatory
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FDA Approves First Cellular Therapy for Severe Aplastic Anemia

The FDA has approved Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv), marking the first hematopoietic stem cell transplant therapy specifically designed to treat patients with severe aplastic anemia. This approval represents a significant regulatory milestone in cellular therapy development.

•First FDA-approved cellular therapy specifically for severe aplastic anemia treatment
•Omisirge utilizes hematopoietic stem cell transplant technology to restore blood cell production
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