Union Carbide Corporation v. Paul Williams - Take-Home Asbestos Exposure

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Union Carbide Corporation v. Paul Williams, addressing whether a legal duty exists under Kentucky law to protect against foreseeable harm from alleged household asbestos exposure. The case concerns exposure pathways involving asbestos-containing molding compounds used at a facility and supplied by the defendants.

Kentucky Supreme Court affirms memorandum opinion in Hall v. Commonwealth

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a memorandum opinion in the case of Anthony Hall v. Commonwealth of Kentucky. The court's decision, rendered on March 19, 2026, upholds the trial court's sentencing of the appellant to life in prison for charges including kidnapping and murder.

Kentucky Parole Board v. Timothy Shane - Parole Revocation Procedures

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion clarifying parole revocation procedures. The court ruled that the Kentucky Parole Board is authorized to delegate final evidentiary hearings to Administrative Law Judges. This decision resolves conflicting conclusions from lower appellate panels regarding the delegation of this responsibility.

John Wimsett v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Affirming Opinion

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued a memorandum opinion affirming the conviction of John Wimsett for murder. The court's decision, designated as non-precedential, upholds the sentence of twenty-five years imprisonment.

Oregon State Securities Enforcement Orders Update

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has added two new enforcement orders to its notices and orders page. The orders are against New Life Solutions (DM-25-0061) for debt management and Jackson Avery & Associates (CA-25-0062) for collection agencies. The total number of entries on the page has increased from 20 to 22.

NY AG Wins Lawsuit on Transgender Health Care

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a legal victory where a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary cannot threaten providers with a declaration to limit healthcare access for transgender young people. The ruling found the declaration unlawful and unenforceable, protecting access to life-saving treatments.

NY AG Challenges Trump Climate Rollback with 40 States

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 40 states, counties, and cities, has filed a petition challenging the Trump administration's repeal of the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding. This finding established that greenhouse gas emissions drive climate change and pose a threat to public health and welfare.

NY AG Sues to Stop Nexstar-Tegna Merger

New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by seven other state AGs, has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger would illegally limit competition in local television markets, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers and a degradation of local news quality.

EPA Rescinds Rule on Temporary Incinerators for Disaster Recovery

The EPA is rescinding an interim final rule that provided temporary exemptions for certain incinerators used in disaster recovery. This rescission means the previously excluded commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units will now be subject to applicable requirements, with the EPA intending to address the matter through a new notice-and-comment rulemaking process.

FDA Courtesy Letter to Bio Minerals N.V.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted a courtesy letter sent to Bio Minerals N.V. The letter and related materials are available for review. This notice serves as an informational update regarding communication between the FDA and a specific company.