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12 Massachusetts opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2015 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Massachusetts courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Ayash v. Dana-Farber Cancer Institutegreen2 sentences2005The Appeals Court vacated the judgment and remanded the case to the Superior Court for findings and conclusions that would justify the entry of sanctions. 31 See Ayash v. Dana-Farber Cancer Inst., 46 Mass. App. Ct. 384, 392-393 (1999). 2001The articles, authored by Knox, concerned the death of Boston Globe reporter Betsy Lehman from an accidental chemotherapy overdose that she received while a patient at the defendant Dana Farber Cancer Institute. * In its October 21, 1999 Order, this court conducted the balancing test mandated by the Appeals Court in Ayash v. Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 46 Mass.App.Ct. 384, 393 (1999) [see Petition for Promulgation of Rules, 395 Mass. 164, 172 (1985), citing Commonwealth v. Corsetti, 387 Mass. 1, 5-6 (1982)), determined that Ayash’s need for the information “is tangible and substantial and ou | 2 | 2 |
In the Matter of a John Doe Grand Jury Investigationgreen2 sentences2005See In the Matter of John Doe Grand Jury Investigation, 410 Mass. 596, 598 (1991) (Doe); In the Matter of Roche, 381 Mass. 624, 636 , citing Herbert v. Lando, 441 U.S. 153, 180 (1979) (Powell, J., concurring). 1998John Doe, 410 Mass. at 600 n. 1; Sinnott v. Boston Retirement Board, 402 Mass. 581, 586 (1988); Petition for the Promulgation of Rules, 395 Mass. at 172 . | 1 | 2 |
Petition for the Promulgation of Rulesgreen2 sentences2001The articles, authored by Knox, concerned the death of Boston Globe reporter Betsy Lehman from an accidental chemotherapy overdose that she received while a patient at the defendant Dana Farber Cancer Institute. * In its October 21, 1999 Order, this court conducted the balancing test mandated by the Appeals Court in Ayash v. Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 46 Mass.App.Ct. 384, 393 (1999) [see Petition for Promulgation of Rules, 395 Mass. 164, 172 (1985), citing Commonwealth v. Corsetti, 387 Mass. 1, 5-6 (1982)), determined that Ayash’s need for the information “is tangible and substantial and ou 1998John Doe, 410 Mass. at 600 n. 1; Sinnott v. Boston Retirement Board, 402 Mass. 581, 586 (1988); Petition for the Promulgation of Rules, 395 Mass. at 172 . | 1 | 2 |
In Re Globe Newspaper Company, United States of America v. Edmund M. Hurley, Appeal of Globe Newspaper Companygreen2 sentences2015In his decision on the Globe’s motion, the judge observed that “[tjhroughout the trial of this matter, justice required that the names of the jurors be kept from public access to protect them from outside influences that could jeopardize the parties’ rights to a fair trial,” citing In re Globe Newspaper Co., 920 F.2d 88, 90 (1st Cir. 1990), and it appears that during their empanelment process the names of the jurors were only mentioned at their individual voir dire examination done at sidebar and out of the hearing of the public in attendance. 2015On remand, the judge found that several such lists had, in fact, been created, but were neither preserved nor included in 9 In his decision on the Globe's motion, the judge observed that "[t]hroughout the trial of this matter, justice required that the names of the jurors be kept from public access to protect them from outside influences that could jeopardize the parties' rights to a fair trial," citing In re Globe Newspaper Co., 920 F.2d 88, 90 (lst Cir. 1990), and it appears that during their empanelment process the names of the jurors were only mentioned at their individual voir dire examin | 1 | 1 |
Packaging Industries Group, Inc. v. Cheneygreen1 sentence2011DISCUSSION In determining whether injunctive relief is appropriate, this Court applies the test set forth in Packaging Industries v. Cheney, 380 Mass. 609, 616-22 (1980). | 1 | 1 |
Newspapers of New England, Inc. v. Clerk-Magistrate of Ware Division of District Court Departmentgreen1 sentence2010Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia, 448 U.S. 555, 576 (1980); Newspapers of New England, Inc. v. Clerk-Magistrate of the Ware District Court, 403 Mass. 628, 634 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1066 (1989). | 1 | 1 |
Richmond Newspapers, Inc. v. Virginiagreen1 sentence2010Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia, 448 U.S. 555, 576 (1980); Newspapers of New England, Inc. v. Clerk-Magistrate of the Ware District Court, 403 Mass. 628, 634 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1066 (1989). | 1 | 1 |
Mailman's Steam Carpet Cleaning Corp. v. Lizottegreen1 sentence2005See Mailman’s Steam Carpet Cleaning Corp. v. Lizotte, 415 Mass. 865, 870 (1993). | 1 | 1 |
Stone v. Essex County Newspapers, Inc.green1 sentence2005See Stone v. Essex County Newspapers, Inc., 367 Mass. 849, 860-861 (1975). | 1 | 1 |
Herbert v. Landogreen1 sentence2005See In the Matter of John Doe Grand Jury Investigation, 410 Mass. 596, 598 (1991) (Doe); In the Matter of Roche, 381 Mass. 624, 636 , citing Herbert v. Lando, 441 U.S. 153, 180 (1979) (Powell, J., concurring). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Corsettigreen1 sentence2001The articles, authored by Knox, concerned the death of Boston Globe reporter Betsy Lehman from an accidental chemotherapy overdose that she received while a patient at the defendant Dana Farber Cancer Institute. * In its October 21, 1999 Order, this court conducted the balancing test mandated by the Appeals Court in Ayash v. Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 46 Mass.App.Ct. 384, 393 (1999) [see Petition for Promulgation of Rules, 395 Mass. 164, 172 (1985), citing Commonwealth v. Corsetti, 387 Mass. 1, 5-6 (1982)), determined that Ayash’s need for the information “is tangible and substantial and ou | 1 | 1 |
Coughlin v. Department of Correctiongreen1 sentence2001This Court may not dismiss a claim “unless it appears beyond a doubt that the plaintiff can prove no set of facts in support of his claim which would entitle him to relief.” Nader v. Citron, 372 Mass. at 98 ; Coughlin v. Department of Correction, 43 Mass.App.Ct. 809, 815-17 (1997) (lack of discovery places court in “unfortunately abstract posture” in considering motion to dismiss). | 1 | 1 |
Atlas Tack Corp. v. Donabedgreen1 sentence2001See Smith & Zobel, Rules Practice, §§37.8 and 37.22 (1975 and Supp. 2000); Atlas Tack Corp. v. Donabed, 47 Mass.App.Ct. 221, 225 (1999). | 1 | 1 |
Ayash v. Dana Farber Cancer Institutegreen1 sentence1998See Memorandum of Decision and Order on Defendants Globe Newspaper Company and Richard A. Knox’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Count VII of the Complaint, Lois Ayash, M.D. v. Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. et al., 7 Mass. L. | 1 | 1 |
Sinnott v. Boston Retirement Boardgreen2 sentences1998John Doe, 410 Mass. at 600 n. 1; Sinnott v. Boston Retirement Board, 402 Mass. 581, 586 (1988); Petition for the Promulgation of Rules, 395 Mass. at 172 . 1998Sinnott, 402 Mass. at 586 . | 1 | 1 |
LaLonde v. Eissnergreen1 sentence1995LaLonde v. Eissner, 405 Mass. 207, 209 (1989). | 1 | 1 |
Blake v. Massachusetts Parole Boardgreen1 sentence1989At the point in which the chief medical examiner complied with the order and agreed to disclose the autopsy reports, this case became moot. “[L]itigation is considered moot when the party who claimed to be aggrieved ceases to have a personal stake in its outcome.” Bronstein v. Board of Registration in Optometry, 403 Mass. 621, 627 (1988), quoting Blake v. Massachusetts Parole Bd., 369 Mass. 701, 703 (1976). | 1 | 1 |
Bronstein v. Board of Registration in Optometrygreen1 sentence1989At the point in which the chief medical examiner complied with the order and agreed to disclose the autopsy reports, this case became moot. “[L]itigation is considered moot when the party who claimed to be aggrieved ceases to have a personal stake in its outcome.” Bronstein v. Board of Registration in Optometry, 403 Mass. 621, 627 (1988), quoting Blake v. Massachusetts Parole Bd., 369 Mass. 701, 703 (1976). | 1 | 1 |
Beaton v. Land Courtgreen2 sentences1980See Beaton v. Land Court, 367 Mass. 385, 389 , appeal dismissed, 423 U.S. 806 (1975). 1980See Beaton v. Land Court, 367 Mass. 385, 389 , appeal dismissed, 423 U.S. 806 (1975). | 1 | 1 |
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industrygreen2 sentences1980See Beaton v. Land Court, 367 Mass. 385, 389 , appeal dismissed, 423 U.S. 806 (1975). 1980See Beaton v. Land Court, 367 Mass. 385, 389 , appeal dismissed, 423 U.S. 806 (1975). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Massachusetts. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Boehm v. Trailer Train Co.
green
1 sentence2010Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia, 448 U.S. 555, 576 (1980); Newspapers of New England, Inc. v. Clerk-Magistrate of the Ware District Court, 403 Mass. 628, 634 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1066 (1989). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
In the Matter of Roche
green
1 sentence2005See In the Matter of John Doe Grand Jury Investigation, 410 Mass. 596, 598 (1991) (Doe); In the Matter of Roche, 381 Mass. 624, 636 , citing Herbert v. Lando, 441 U.S. 153, 180 (1979) (Powell, J., concurring). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Nader v. Citron
green
1 sentence2001This Court may not dismiss a claim “unless it appears beyond a doubt that the plaintiff can prove no set of facts in support of his claim which would entitle him to relief.” Nader v. Citron, 372 Mass. at 98 ; Coughlin v. Department of Correction, 43 Mass.App.Ct. 809, 815-17 (1997) (lack of discovery places court in “unfortunately abstract posture” in considering motion to dismiss). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Globe Newspaper Co. v. Driscoll
neutral
1 sentence2001On November 16, 2000, after a hearing on November 15, 2000, this Court denied the Globe’s motion for preliminary injunctive relief in a nine-page Memorandum and Order [ 12 Mass. L. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Carr v. Howard
green
1 sentence1998Unfortunately, however efficient and economical such a procedure might at one time have been, it has been effectively eclipsed by the Supreme Judicial Court’s recent decision in Carr v. Howard; New England Deaconess Hospital Corp., 426 Mass. 514 (1998) (in camera review by court of alleged medical peer review privileged documents must be last resort, if permitted at all, for determining whether documents are in fact privileged). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Dow Jones & Co., Inc. v. Superior Court
green
1 sentence1998Additionally, the information is sought from a party to the action and the information which the Globe defendants seek to keep confidential “relates to the factual issue which is central to the plaintiffs case.” Id. at 322 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.