CT AG Joins States Urging EPA to Resume Environmental Enforcement

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined 11 other state attorneys general in urging the U.S. EPA to rescind a new policy that weakens federal environmental enforcement. The coalition argues the 'Compliance First' memorandum delays action against polluters and harms communities. They call for the policy's immediate rescission.

AG Tong Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Tariff Refund Legislation

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 other attorneys general urging Congress to pass legislation requiring refunds for approximately $166 billion in unlawful tariffs imposed under IEEPA. The coalition seeks to ensure businesses and consumers who bore the costs of these tariffs are reimbursed with interest.

MA Executive Order 655: Strengthens Worship Place Protections

Massachusetts Governor Executive Order 655 amends Executive Order 650 to provide resources and model policies for places of worship regarding interactions with federal immigration officers and judicial warrants for entry. The Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff for Access and Opportunity is directed to assist these institutions.

Massachusetts Energy Supply Plan Executive Order

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 654, establishing an energy supply plan to increase energy resources by 10 gigawatts by the end of 2035. The plan aims to drive affordability and reliability by increasing solar, grid connections, and demand management resources.

US v. William Waters - Opinion on Supervised Release Revocation

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the supervised release revocation sentence for William Waters. The court identified errors in the district court's oral pronouncement and explanation of discretionary conditions of supervised release, citing United States v. Rogers.

Carter v. Virginia Dept. of Corrections - Dismissed Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Benjamin Forrest Carter's appeal of a district court order denying his Section 2254 petition. The court denied a certificate of appealability, finding no substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. This decision does not set precedent.

Kubas v. 331B, LLC - Employment Retaliation Attorney's Fees Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a magistrate judge's award of attorney's fees and costs to an employee in an employment retaliation case under Title VII. The court found no abuse of discretion in the fee award, which was significantly less than requested by the plaintiff.

Goldman Sachs Bank USA v. Rhea Ann Brown - Bankruptcy Automatic Stay Violation

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling denying Goldman Sachs Bank USA's motion to compel arbitration of a bankruptcy automatic stay violation claim. The court found that arbitration would conflict with bankruptcy policies. This decision impacts how financial institutions handle collection attempts post-bankruptcy filing.

Florida AG Investigates Discord Over Child Safety Concerns

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a civil investigation into Discord concerning child safety. A subpoena has been issued demanding documents related to the platform's marketing to children, age verification, content moderation, and reporting of exploitative activity. This action stems from concerns that Discord is used by predators to target children.

Kentucky Power Company Cooling Tower Construction Application Order

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order granting the motion of Kentucky Industrial Utility Customers, Inc. (KIUC) to intervene in Kentucky Power Company's application to construct a cooling tower at the Mitchell Plant. KIUC represents a major customer whose interests may not be otherwise adequately represented.