Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on Elba United Methodist Church Case

The Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling concerning the Elba United Methodist Church case, identified by docket number SC-2025-0445. The opinion is subject to formal revision before publication in the Southern Reporter.

Lukas Goodyear v. Delta Air Lines - Overtime Pay Class Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted Delta Air Lines' motion for summary judgment in an overtime pay class action filed by employee Lukas Goodyear. The court denied the plaintiff's motions to exclude evidence and certify the class, ruling that Delta, as an air carrier, is exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.

AEPD Archives Proceedings Against Orange Spain Regarding Portability

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has archived proceedings against Orange Spain concerning a data portability issue. A consumer filed a complaint alleging unauthorized portability of their fixed-line number, leading to service suspension and subsequent restoration. The AEPD closed the case after reviewing the evidence and Orange's response.

AEPD Fines ORNITOLÓGICA DE ANDALUCÍA FOA 131,801 Euros for GDPR Violation

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has issued a resolution imposing a fine of 131,801 euros on ORNITOLÓGICA DE ANDALUCÍA FOA for a data breach. The violation involved the mass emailing of personal data, including names and national identification numbers, to federated associations and individuals.

Court Order Restoring Disaster Mitigation Funding

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell and 23 states secured a court order requiring FEMA to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding. The order compels FEMA to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which had been previously declared unlawful.

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.