Tate v. Borla et al - Prisoner Civil Rights Case

A new civil case, Tate v. Borla et al, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

Fonseca Lopez v. Costco Wholesale Corporation - Civil Case

A civil case, Fonseca Lopez v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Costco Wholesale Corporation filed a Notice of Removal from a California Superior Court, initiating the federal litigation.

Executive Order 651: Single-Stair Multifamily Buildings

Massachusetts Executive Order 651 facilitates the development of safe and affordable single-stair multifamily residential buildings. This order aims to streamline building processes and encourage the construction of more housing units across the state.

Executive Order 653 Extends Travel Ban to Dukes County

Massachusetts Executive Order 653 amends Executive Order 652 to extend a temporary ban on motor vehicle travel to Dukes County. The order was issued by Governor Charlie Baker.

Executive Order 652: Ban on Motor Vehicle Travel in Certain Counties

Massachusetts Executive Order 652 imposes a temporary ban on motor vehicle travel in specific counties to ensure public safety. The order details the affected counties and the duration of the travel restriction. This measure is enacted to manage a public safety situation.

State AGs Defend Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court

24 State Attorneys General, including Connecticut AG William Tong, filed a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court. The coalition opposes an executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents.

State AG Secures $5.1M Tenant Relief Package

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $5.1 million financial relief package for tenants of Concierge Apartments. The agreement, resulting from an investigation into unsafe conditions, includes cash payments, free rent, and utility waivers. A second agreement addressing ongoing inspections and accountability is forthcoming.

AG Uthmeier Announces Arrest in Multi-County Organized Retail Theft Scheme

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Keith Wallis for a multi-county retail theft scheme. The scheme involved stealing trading cards from Target stores and selling them online, resulting in over $10,000 in losses for the retailer and nearly $40,000 in revenue for the suspect. Wallis faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted.

Mosisa v. Perry - Affirmal of Civil Action Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Feven Mosisa's civil action without prejudice due to a lack of personal jurisdiction. The unpublished per curiam opinion found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

US v. David Minkkinen - Intellectual Property Theft and Fraud Case

The Fourth Circuit reversed and remanded a district court's decision that dismissed ten counts against David Minkkinen and Sivaraman Sambasivam. The appellate court found that the government's preindictment delay was not a violation of due process, allowing prosecution on all fourteen counts related to alleged intellectual property theft and fraud.