IRS Proposed Rule: Electronic Furnishing of Digital Asset Sales Statements

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a proposed rule regarding the electronic furnishing of payee statements for digital asset sales by brokers. This proposal outlines new requirements for brokers to provide tax statements electronically to customers regarding their digital asset transactions.

OFAC Removes Russia-Related Entity from SDN List

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed GLOBE TREKKERS LLC from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. This action is a designation removal under Executive Order 14024, with a related license issued for the United Arab Emirates.

People v. Del Rosario-Martinez - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for driving while impaired and leaving the scene of an incident. The court found the verdict was not against the weight of the evidence, upholding the lower court's judgment.

Verizon Pennsylvania LLC v. Prevailing Wage Board - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Prevailing Wage Appeals Board's order denying Verizon's grievance. The court addressed whether the Secretary of Labor and Industry properly authorized the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance and whether the Secretary abused her discretion in setting the electric lineman rate for fiber optic cable deployment.

J. Ellman v. PPB - Parole Board Decision Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision by the Pennsylvania Parole Board denying a petitioner's request for administrative relief. The court granted the petitioner's counsel's application to withdraw, finding the appeal lacked merit. The decision relates to parole revocation and sentence recalculation.

Drowsy Driving Risk Warning Due to Daylight Saving Time

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has issued a warning to motorists about the increased risk of drowsy driving associated with the start of Daylight Saving Time. The notice advises drivers to be aware of potential fatigue and take precautions to ensure safety on the road.

Iowa Supreme Court Opinion on Garnishment of Independent Contractor Funds

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that Iowa Code section 642.21(1), which limits garnishment of an 'employee's' earnings, does not apply to funds owed to independent contractors. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court decision regarding the garnishment of funds owed to Mashon Van Mill.

Green Belt Bank & Trust v. Van Mill - Garnishment Order Limit Appeal

The Iowa Supreme Court has published its opinion in the case of Green Belt Bank & Trust v. Stephanie Marie Van Mill et al. The appeal concerned the application of Iowa Code section 642.21(1)(e) to limit the amount a judgment creditor could recover through garnishment. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.

Jones v. Lindell - Medical Malpractice Expert Witness Qualification

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision to strike a plaintiff's expert witness in a medical malpractice case. The court found the expert, a urologist, was not qualified to testify on the standard of care for an obstetrician-gynecologist under Iowa Code section 147.139. This ruling impacts how expert witnesses are qualified in medical malpractice suits in Iowa.

Medical malpractice appeal over expert witness qualification

Medical malpractice appeal over expert witness qualification