Oral Arguments, February 4, 2026, Desmond, Hershfang, Brennan, JJ., presiding

Massachusetts Appeals Court · February 4, 2026

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Court convenes and procedures

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Judge Desmond opened the session, introduced the three-judge panel (Judge Hirschfein and Judge Brennan), explained the format (three matters, 15-minute arguments, break, three more matters) and told counsel not to re-argue facts because the panel had read the record.

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Appeals Court oral arguments convened by Judge Desmond with Judges Hirschfein and Brennan on six matters, covering criminal appeals (Boucher, Austin, Leggett), two civil appeals (Olivera retaliation; Alaseya unemployment benefits), and a commercial dispute (Round Oak v. Fresh American).

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