Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Tackles Tobacco Regulation, Uber Arbitration, and Digital Privacy in 2024 Rulings

In 2024, Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court confronted several significant legal questions, a year marked by the addition of two new justices to its bench. Among the key cases were attempts by a town to phase out tobacco sales, a noteworthy arbitration challenge raised by a paralyzed Uber rider, and a debate regarding whether a hospital’s use of tracking cookies constitutes a violation under the state’s wiretap statute. These cases illustrate the court’s engagement with emerging legal challenges and societal changes.