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State AGs Oppose OCC Rules Weakening Consumer Financial Protection

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 22 other state attorneys general in opposing proposed rules by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) that would preempt state laws requiring minimum interest on mortgage-escrow accounts. The coalition argues these rules would weaken consumer protections and infringe on states' rights.

California AG Announces Seven Arrests for Hospice Fraud

California Attorney General Bonta announced the arrest of seven individuals for hospice fraud, resulting in an estimated loss of over $3.2 million to Medi-Cal and Medicare. The charges include felony violations for false or fraudulent claims and conspiracy.

California AG Sues Over 3D Printed Ghost Gun Code Distribution

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, has filed a lawsuit against Gatalog Foundation Inc. and CTRLPew LLC for unlawfully distributing computer code for 3D printing ghost guns and other firearm components. The lawsuit seeks to halt the distribution of blueprints that facilitate the illegal manufacture of untraceable firearms.

Court Dismisses IMM's Challenge to FERC's Ruling on PJM Meeting Access

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit dismissed a challenge brought by IMM against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) ruling concerning access to PJM meetings. The court's decision upholds FERC's original determination.

Court Denies CenturyTel Review of NLRB Decision on Information Request

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied CenturyTel's petition for review of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision. The NLRB had found CenturyTel violated the National Labor Relations Act by failing to provide requested information to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 768 regarding non-union technicians working within the union's jurisdiction.

Court finds FERC erred on capacity auction revision under FPA

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) erred in its reasoning for denying a review of a capacity auction revision. The court granted the petition for review, remanding the case for further consideration.

TSA Cybersecurity Authority Upheld

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) authority to issue cybersecurity directives for airport operators. The court denied a petition for review filed by the Spokane Airport Board, affirming the TSA's regulatory power in this area.

Court Reviews FERC's TAPS Pipeline Tariff Ratemaking Authority

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit reviewed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) ratemaking authority concerning the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) tariffs. The court denied petitions from Petro Star Inc. and ConocoPhillips Alaska, upholding FERC's existing Quality Bank formula for valuing crude oil components.

Grant v. Chapman University - Case Filing

A new case, Grant v. Chapman University (case G064266), was filed on June 10, 2024. This filing initiates a legal proceeding in the California appellate courts.

Allen v. Allen - Case Opinion

The California Courts of Appeal have made available the opinion for the case Allen v. Allen, docket number B338855. This update provides access to the court's decision in this specific legal matter.