Courts & Legal

California AG Warns Baby Food Companies on Heavy Metal Disclosure

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an enforcement advisory to baby food companies regarding disclosure requirements for heavy metals under Assembly Bill 899. The advisory warns companies that current disclosure methods may not comply with the law, potentially leading to retailers being prohibited from selling products in California.

People v. Del Rosario-Martinez - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for driving while impaired and leaving the scene of an incident. The court found the verdict was not against the weight of the evidence, upholding the lower court's judgment.

J. Ellman v. PPB - Parole Board Decision Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision by the Pennsylvania Parole Board denying a petitioner's request for administrative relief. The court granted the petitioner's counsel's application to withdraw, finding the appeal lacked merit. The decision relates to parole revocation and sentence recalculation.

Verizon Pennsylvania LLC v. Prevailing Wage Board - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Prevailing Wage Appeals Board's order denying Verizon's grievance. The court addressed whether the Secretary of Labor and Industry properly authorized the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance and whether the Secretary abused her discretion in setting the electric lineman rate for fiber optic cable deployment.

Medical malpractice appeal over expert witness qualification

Medical malpractice appeal over expert witness qualification

Jones v. Lindell - Medical Malpractice Expert Witness Qualification

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision to strike a plaintiff's expert witness in a medical malpractice case. The court found the expert, a urologist, was not qualified to testify on the standard of care for an obstetrician-gynecologist under Iowa Code section 147.139. This ruling impacts how expert witnesses are qualified in medical malpractice suits in Iowa.

Iowa Supreme Court Opinion on Garnishment of Independent Contractor Funds

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that Iowa Code section 642.21(1), which limits garnishment of an 'employee's' earnings, does not apply to funds owed to independent contractors. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court decision regarding the garnishment of funds owed to Mashon Van Mill.

Green Belt Bank & Trust v. Van Mill - Garnishment Order Limit Appeal

The Iowa Supreme Court has published its opinion in the case of Green Belt Bank & Trust v. Stephanie Marie Van Mill et al. The appeal concerned the application of Iowa Code section 642.21(1)(e) to limit the amount a judgment creditor could recover through garnishment. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Illegal Tariffs

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 21 states and two governors, has sued the Trump administration to block new tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit argues these tariffs are illegal and violate the separation of powers, seeking a court order to declare them unlawful and issue refunds for costs paid by states.

NY AG Statement on Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Ruling

New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement on a ruling concerning source of income protections for renters. The ruling by the New York Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, impacts housing discrimination lawsuits.