Villa v. Modica - Appeal of Employment Discharge

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's decision regarding the discharge of a police detective, Salvador Villa. The appellate court directed the trial court to order the Civil Service Commission to reconsider the penalty for Villa's employment discharge based on remaining charges.

S.2651 ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Introduced

Senator Tim Scott introduced the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 (S.2651) in the 119th Congress. The bill has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Further details on the bill's content and potential impact are pending.

Housing for the 21st Century Act - H.R.6644

The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R.6644), which revises federal housing programs. Key provisions include expanding financing for affordable housing, modifying HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and excluding veterans' disability benefits from VASH program income calculations. The bill has moved to the Senate for consideration.

Paxton Secures $29.5M Vanguard Settlement for Coal Industry

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $29.5 million settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. to resolve claims of coordinated ESG-driven market manipulation. Vanguard will implement strong passivity commitments and offer proxy voting to investors, a first for the industry. This action is part of a larger multistate lawsuit against asset managers.

Samsung Agrees to Data Privacy Deal with Texas AG

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an agreement with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. requiring express consumer consent before collecting Automated Content Recognition (ACR) data from smart TVs. Samsung must update its smart TVs with clear disclosures and consent screens for Texans.

California AG Settles with Property Manager for Tenant Protection Violations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Redding property management company Property Upsurge for violating tenant protection laws. The company will pay $750,000 in tenant relief and debt relief, plus $50,000 in civil penalties, and must implement compliance measures.

California AG Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 24 state AGs, filed an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief defends birthright citizenship against a Trump administration executive order that sought to end it for children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents.

NY AG Sues Valve for Illegal Gambling via Loot Boxes

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Valve Corporation, a video game developer, for allegedly promoting illegal gambling through its popular games like Counter-Strike 2. The lawsuit claims that Valve's in-game 'loot box' feature violates New York's gambling laws and seeks to stop the practice and impose fines.

USITC Investigates Economic Impact of Revoking PNTR for China Products

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation into the economic impact of revoking permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) for China. The investigation will examine effects on the U.S. economy and industry over a six-year period, with a report due by August 21, 2026.

USITC Investigates Chinese Biotech State Support and Pricing

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched a fact-finding investigation into Chinese state support and pricing practices in the biotechnology sector. The investigation aims to assess the impact on U.S. industry competitiveness and market share, with a report expected by January 22, 2027.