Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's race discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion, considering only the complaint's allegations.

OFAC Adds Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood to SDN List

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. This action imposes sanctions on the entity and carries secondary sanctions risk under Executive Order 13224, as amended.

Garante Privacy Sanctions Aldilapp, Halts Non-Compliant Cameras

The Italian Garante Privacy has sanctioned Aldilapp and its distributors for non-compliant digital cemetery services, halting the use of non-compliant cameras. The authority also approved a delegation management platform and expressed global concerns regarding AI-generated intimate content.

HSE Reminds Employers of Health and Safety Duties for Home Workers

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that they have the same health and safety duties for home workers as for office-based staff. The guidance highlights key risk areas such as stress, mental health, and display screen equipment, and emphasizes that these responsibilities are legal duties, not optional.

Two companies and site manager prosecuted for asbestos disturbance

Two companies, Sohan Group Limited and Maize Metals Limited, and a site manager, Ali Raza Baig, have been prosecuted by the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for large-scale asbestos disturbance at a demolition site. Fines totaling over £88,000 were issued, and the site manager received a suspended prison sentence and director disqualification.

State v. Freed - Plea Withdrawal Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to deny a defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea without a hearing. The appellate court found that the trial court abused its discretion and remanded the case for further proceedings.

State v. Bingle - Theft and Attempted Extortion Convictions Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the theft and attempted extortion convictions of Ryan T. Bingle. The court ruled that the offenses were not allied offenses of similar import, affirming the trial court's decision. The case involved threats made to establish ongoing coerced property surrender.

State v. Runyon - Sentencing Notification Error

The Ohio Court of Appeals found reversible error in the sentencing notification provided to the defendant in State v. Runyon. The court remanded the case for resentencing specifically to provide the defendant with mandatory statutory notifications regarding the indefinite nature of his sentence.

Anderson v. Bonnema - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in Anderson v. Bonnema. The appellate court found that the trial court erred in dismissing the case with prejudice based on res judicata. The case involves a pro se appellant challenging the dismissal of his complaint.

State v. Griffis - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals, Twelfth Appellate District, has issued a decision in State v. Griffis. The court granted the motion of appellant's counsel to withdraw and dismissed the appeal as wholly frivolous, finding no prejudicial error in the trial court proceedings.