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Garante Privacy Sanctions Aldilapp, Halts Non-Compliant Cameras

The Italian Garante Privacy has sanctioned Aldilapp and its distributors for non-compliant digital cemetery services, halting the use of non-compliant cameras. The authority also approved a delegation management platform and expressed global concerns regarding AI-generated intimate content.

HSE Reminds Employers of Health and Safety Duties for Home Workers

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that they have the same health and safety duties for home workers as for office-based staff. The guidance highlights key risk areas such as stress, mental health, and display screen equipment, and emphasizes that these responsibilities are legal duties, not optional.

State v. Burch - Aggravated Arson Sentence Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and aggravated arson sentence of Michael Troy Burch. The court held that the trial court was not required to advise the defendant on potential sentence mergers and that the aggravated arson charges did not merge due to the risk to multiple victims. The amended sentencing order was deemed a permissible correction of a typographical error.

State v. Freed - Plea Withdrawal Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to deny a defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea without a hearing. The appellate court found that the trial court abused its discretion and remanded the case for further proceedings.

State v. Runyon - Sentencing Notification Error

The Ohio Court of Appeals found reversible error in the sentencing notification provided to the defendant in State v. Runyon. The court remanded the case for resentencing specifically to provide the defendant with mandatory statutory notifications regarding the indefinite nature of his sentence.

State v. Myers - Consecutive Sentences Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld consecutive sentences imposed on Cory Thomas Myers, finding the trial court made the necessary findings under R.C. 2929.14(C)(4). The decision affirms the trial court's sentencing in two consolidated cases involving charges of gross sexual imposition, endangering children, and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.

Slovenia notified State Aid for indirect ETS costs

The European Commission has received a notification from Slovenia regarding a State Aid scheme to compensate undertakings for indirect costs arising from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The scheme, estimated at EUR 78 million for 2025-2027, aims to mitigate the impact of ETS costs passed on in electricity prices.

EU State Aid: France Green Industry Tax Credit (C3IV)

The European Commission has published details regarding France's State Aid notification SA.120765, concerning a tax credit for investments in green industry (C3IV). This measure aims to support the development of clean technology production capacities within the EU.

State AGs Continue Live Nation Antitrust Case

A coalition of State Attorneys General, led by Colorado AG Phil Weiser, has announced their intention to continue pursuing their antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The states believe the recent settlement with the Department of Justice does not adequately address the harms caused by Live Nation's alleged monopolization of the live music industry.

M.B. v. Henry County Board of Education - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a lower court's decision regarding a student disciplinary hearing for M. B. v. Henry County Board of Education. The court directed review by the Local Board concerning the timeliness of the disciplinary hearing under OCGA § 20-2-754 (b) (2).