State AG Secures $422,093 Settlement for Restaurant Service Charge Violations

Ten State Attorneys General have secured a $422,093 settlement with two Massachusetts restaurants, Jackeens, Inc. d/b/a Carrie Nation and Inishowen, Inc. d/b/a The Dubliner. The settlement resolves allegations that the restaurants failed to distribute a 3% service charge to 84 employees between May 2023 and June 2024.

AG Secures Guilty Plea for Stealing Over $220,000 from Rest Home

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced a guilty plea from Luzia Wade for stealing over $220,000 from a Worcester rest home and its elderly residents. Wade was sentenced to a suspended jail term and ordered to pay restitution and cease working with the elderly.

EIOPA Seeks Technical Advice on Taxonomy Regulation Article 8

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has issued a call for technical advice regarding Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation. This consultation seeks input to inform the development of technical standards related to environmental disclosures for financial market participants.

Ofcom Investigates Image Boards for Illegal Content Failures

Ofcom has launched an investigation into two online image boards for alleged failures to protect UK users from illegal content, including non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. This action falls under the Online Safety Act 2023, which imposes duties on user-to-user service providers.

Cleary v. Morlan - Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed and remanded a mechanic's lien foreclosure case. The court found that the trial court did not err in foreclosing the lien and will consider appellate attorney fees. The case involves a dispute over payment for electrical work on a new house.

Jayla Anderson v. Advantix Development Corporation - Eviction Record Sealing

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a trial court's decision denying a petition to seal eviction records. The appellate court found prima facie error in the trial court's denial, potentially impacting how eviction records are handled in Indiana.

Zachary Matthew Loveless v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a defendant's motion to correct error regarding credit time for jail incarceration. The court found the defendant was not entitled to credit time toward his Hancock County sentence for time spent in Marion and Hamilton County jails.

Guilfoyle v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Gregory C. Guilfoyle v. State of Indiana. The court affirmed the conviction and sentence of Guilfoyle, who was found guilty but mentally ill of eight offenses related to shooting his wife and a deputy sheriff. The case was remanded with instructions.

California AG Warns Baby Food Companies on Heavy Metal Disclosure

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an enforcement advisory to baby food companies regarding disclosure requirements for heavy metals under Assembly Bill 899. The advisory warns companies that current disclosure methods may not comply with the law, potentially leading to retailers being prohibited from selling products in California.

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.