Courts & Legal

SEC v. Gasarch - Securities Fraud Enforcement Appeal

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit largely affirmed a district court's decision in an SEC civil enforcement action against Zhiying Yvonne Gasarch and others for securities fraud. The appellants participated in a scheme to inflate stock prices through misleading hype and artificial inflation, leading to significant penalties.

State AG Launches Public Integrity Unit for Misuse of Public Funds

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a new Public Integrity Unit to investigate and prosecute corruption involving public funds and legislative appropriations. The unit will review funds distributed to nonprofits and NGOs from the past two fiscal years, focusing on potential bribery, embezzlement, and misuse of public money.

Willey v. Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services - Summary Judgment Order

The Delaware Superior Court granted summary judgment for both parties in Willey v. Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc. The court granted Phoenix Rehabilitation's motion regarding punitive damages and granted Willey's motion concerning three of Phoenix Rehabilitation's affirmative defenses.

Non-profit Director Arraigned for Rental Assistance Fraud

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the arraignment of Pipheak Sun, former Director of Housing and Consumer Education for Lowell non-profit Community Teamwork, Inc. Sun is accused of misappropriating over $280,000 in rental assistance funds intended for families facing housing crises. A scheduling conference is set for March 10.

State AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Energy Funding Termination

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, joined by 12 other state AGs, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration. The suit challenges the termination of billions of dollars in congressionally mandated energy and infrastructure funding, impacting projects nationwide.

California AG Promotes Data Deletion Tool for Consumers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is promoting the state's new online tool, DROP, which allows consumers to request data deletion from over 500 data brokers. Over 225,000 Californians have already signed up for the tool, which becomes mandatory for data brokers to comply with by August 1, 2026.

Texas AG Sues Temu for Deceptive Marketing and Data Harvesting

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against PDD Holdings, Inc. and WhaleCo Inc. (doing business as Temu) for deceptive marketing and illegal data harvesting. The suit alleges Temu engages in dangerous software functions that expose user data to the Chinese Communist Party, seeking up to $10,000 per violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

NY AG Investigates Civilian Death at Sing Sing

New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation has opened a full investigation into the death of an incarcerated individual at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. The investigation is being conducted under Executive Law Section 70-b, which mandates review of incidents where a peace officer may have caused a civilian's death.

State AGs Sue to Block Energy Funding Cuts

New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 11 other state attorneys general, is suing the Trump administration to block the termination of approximately $8 billion in federal energy and infrastructure funding. The lawsuit alleges the administration unlawfully cut grants approved by Congress, disproportionately affecting states with Democratic leadership.

NY AG Secures Reforms and $2.5M Penalties for EmblemHealth

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $2.5 million in penalties and reforms from EmblemHealth for maintaining inaccurate mental health provider directories. The settlement aims to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment for approximately 1.5 million New Yorkers.