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Massachusetts

Massachusetts, Alabama, and judges

Among the Supreme Court decisions issued last month following the death of Justice Scalia was a per curiam decision of the Court that reversed an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that did not recognize the validity of a same-sex couple's adoption in Georgia. A per curiam decision means that

Appeals Court

Kafker sworn in as Appeals Ct Chief Justice

Written by Matt Murphy STATE HOUSE, BOSTON Appeals Court Judge Scott Kafker, who three weeks ago became Gov. Charlie Baker's first judicial nominee, was confirmed on Wednesday by the Governor's Council to lead the Appeals Court as its next chief justice.