| Docket # | SJC-10344 |
| Date | April 7, 2009 |
| Video | View oral argument with Windows Media Player |
| Justices | Marshall, C.J., Ireland, Spina, Cowin, Cordy, Botsford, Gants, JJ.
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| Summary | Abandoned property. Treasurer and Receiver General. Administrative Law, Agency's interpretation of regulation, Judicial review, Regulations, Retroactive effect of regulation. Statute, Construction. Words, "outstanding credit balances". |
| Appealed From | Suffolk Superior Court, Justice Allan van Gestel |
| Briefs | See selection available in PDF format at Supreme Judicial Court website |
Counsel for Appellant (Appearing) | Commonwealth: David A. Guberman |
Counsel for Appellee (Appearing) | Biogen Idec MA, Inc.: Daniel W. Halston, Megan Barbero |
| Amici Curiae | New England Legal Foundation; Associated Industries of Massachusetts |
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| Opinion | Click to link to the slip opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court, in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat) |