State v. Evans - Criminal History Classification

The Kansas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision regarding the classification of an out-of-state conviction for criminal history purposes. The court held that a Nevada robbery conviction under the specified statute must be classified as a nonperson felony, impacting the defendant's sentencing.

In re Stewart - Attorney Discipline

The Kansas Supreme Court issued a published censure against attorney Shawn E. Stewart for violating professional conduct rules. Stewart stipulated to engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation by misrepresenting his income to the Kansas Department of Revenue.

In re Common-Law Marriage of Kelley - Kansas Supreme Court

The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed a district court's determination of a common-law marital relationship between Edwin W. Kelley and Mary V. Kelley. The court reviewed the essential elements required to establish a common-law marriage in Kansas, including capacity, a present marriage agreement, and public holding out as husband and wife.

Kansas Supreme Court Disbars Carolyn Sue Edwards

The Kansas Supreme Court has disbarred Carolyn Sue Edwards, revoking her license to practice law in Kansas. This action follows Edwards' voluntary surrender of her license after a previous suspension for violating professional conduct rules. The court assessed costs of the proceeding to Edwards.

Kansas Law License Reinstatement for Ronald Schneider

The Kansas Supreme Court has reinstated Ronald Schneider's law license to active status after it was transferred to disabled status on June 20, 2023. The court accepted the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator's recommendation following Schneider's petition for reinstatement.

DOJ Sues Harvard University for Antisemitism

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The suit claims Harvard has been deliberately indifferent to antisemitic harassment and has failed to enforce its campus rules.

FTC, States Reach $100M Settlement with Walmart Over Deception

The FTC and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general have reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart over allegations of deceiving drivers and customers in its Spark Driver Program. The settlement resolves claims that Walmart misrepresented driver pay and customer tips, with $89 million for consumer restitution and $11 million in penalties to states.

Mercedes-Benz USA Settles with 50 States for $149.6M Over Emissions Defeat Devices

Utah and 50 other states have reached a $149.6 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG for using illegal emissions defeat devices in over 211,000 diesel vehicles. The settlement addresses deceptive practices related to circumventing emissions standards and misleading consumers about environmental compliance.

Utah AG Secures $7.9M Judgment Against Amazon Store Scammer

The Utah Division of Consumer Protection secured a $7.9 million judgment and permanent ban against Parker J. Wilde for a deceptive Amazon e-commerce store scheme that defrauded over 200 consumers. Wilde is prohibited from participating in money-making schemes and telemarketing in Utah.

Utah Division of Consumer Protection Fines Maintenance Funding Providers

The Utah Division of Consumer Protection has concluded an audit of maintenance funding providers (MFPs), identifying over 600 violations of the Maintenance Funding Practices Act. This has resulted in nearly $100,000 in fines levied against 14 providers for issues including failure to register, improper disclosures, and inappropriate referral practices.