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Labor Dept Recovers $293K Back Wages for Construction Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $293,698 in back wages for 56 construction workers from Speedy's Framing LLC for overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company also paid a $24,795 civil penalty.

NY AG Sues Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Monopoly

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan group of 25 state attorneys general, announced they will continue their lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live entertainment industry. The states reject a recent settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, deeming it insufficient to address the core monopoly issues.

NY AG OSI Investigates Civilian Death After Police Encounter

New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with Buffalo Police Department officers on March 5, 2026. The investigation is conducted under New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, which mandates OSI to assess incidents where a police officer may have caused a civilian's death.

Colorado Bill: Missing Person Alert Training for Peace Officers

Colorado Bill SB26-120 requires peace officers seeking certification or recertification to undergo training on missing person alerts. It also outlines procedures for higher education institutions to follow when a student is reported missing, including a preliminary wellness assessment period before notifying law enforcement.

Colorado Bill HB26-1088: Business Entity Filing and Fraudulent Filings

Colorado Bill HB26-1088 proposes changes to business entity filings with the Secretary of State. The bill would allow the Secretary to void filings with reversed payments and implement new procedures for handling fraudulent filings, including marking records and prohibiting fraudulent registered agents. It also modifies the process for dissolving entities based on fraudulent filings.

Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act for Domestic Violence

Colorado Bill HB26-1009 proposes the "Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act," requiring peace officers to conduct lethality assessments during domestic violence incidents. The bill mandates training for officers and immediate victim referral if high-risk is indicated.

Colorado Bill Expands Definition of Emergency Services

Colorado HB26-1069 clarifies that emergency services include non-hospital transport and telemedicine, and expands the definition of 'first responder'. The bill mandates reimbursement for certain services starting January 1, 2027, and requires rule adoption by June 1, 2027.

Colorado Bill on Ratio Utility Billing Systems for Landlords

Colorado's HB26-1013 proposes to allow landlords to use ratio utility billing systems to allocate utility charges to tenants. The bill outlines specific requirements landlords must meet, including not exceeding the total utility cost and clearly disclosing the allocation method in rental agreements.

ICE Houston Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Child Sex Offenders

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Houston announced the arrest of 414 criminal illegal aliens charged with or convicted of child sex offenses during President Trump's first year in office. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous administration, with the arrested individuals accounting for hundreds of child sex offenses and other crimes.

Com. v. Dunkowski - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of Albert Dunkowski's PCRA petition but remanded for the sentencing court to consider his eligibility for Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive (RRRI) credits. The court found that Dunkowski is entitled to relief on his newly raised claim regarding RRRI eligibility.