News from June 2024
'Whistleblower' can't regain job for reporting her own incompetence
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut’s whistleblower law protects public employees who report mismanagement and incompetence – even their own – but workers must prove they were retaliated against and not merely disciplined for poor performance, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled.
Attorney General Bonta appeals court decision blocking enforcement of Senate Bill 9
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a notice of appeal today in an effort to overturn a judgment by the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The court's decision currently prevents the California Department of Justice from enforcing Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) against five charter cities, citing that it violates their state constitutional authority.
Sikorsky Support Services settles $70M false claims case on Navy trainer aircraft parts
Sikorsky Support Services Inc. (SSSI), headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, and Derco Aerospace Inc. (Derco), based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have agreed to pay $70 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that they overcharged the Navy for spare parts and materials required for maintaining naval training aircraft.
Western New York receives over $8 million from JUUL settlement to combat youth vaping
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that Western New York will receive over $8.8 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement with JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL). This settlement addresses JUUL's role in the youth vaping epidemic, which has significantly increased underage e-cigarette use nationwide. The state of New York will receive a total of $112.7 million from this settlement, which Attorney General James plans to distribute across every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support...
Attorney General Ford comments on Supreme Court's domestic abusers firearm ban decision
Carson City, NV — Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi.
New DHS documents reveal classification criteria for domestic terrorism threats
America First Legal (AFL) has released a second tranche of internal files from the "Homeland Intelligence Experts Group," obtained through litigation involving Ambassador Ric Grenell against the Biden Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This release is part of #DeepStateDiaries, a series that includes newly obtained documents.
Court rules against ACA's provision on preventive care mandates
America First Legal Secures Major Win Against the Affordable Care Act
Attorney General announces over $3M funding for North Country against youth vaping
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the North Country will receive over $3 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement with JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL). This settlement addresses JUUL's role in the youth vaping epidemic, which led to a significant rise in underage e-cigarette use nationwide. New York state will receive a total of $112.7 million from this settlement, which Attorney General James plans to distribute across every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support programs...
North Dakota Court System seeks administrative clerk/deputy clerk for Valley City
The North Dakota Court System has announced an opening for the position of Administrative Clerk/Deputy Clerk of District Court in Valley City, ND. The role offers an annual salary of $49,896 and is a full-time, regular position.
Ohio's job market sends mixed signals with rising unemployment but growth in private-sector jobs
Columbus, OH – Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, commented on the newly released jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Attorney General Stein supports SCOTUS ruling on gun restrictions for domestic abusers
Attorney General Josh Stein released a statement following the Supreme Court of the United States' decision in United States v. Rahimi, which affirmed the government's authority to restrict violent and dangerous individuals from possessing firearms.
Staff attorney position open at Dickinson District Court
The North Dakota Court System has announced an opening for a Staff Attorney-District Court in Dickinson, ND. The position offers an annual salary of $92,916 and is categorized as full-time and regular employment. The job number for this listing is 2024-U3-DIX-35-SADC-U, and the application period remains open continuously.
Attorney General hosts drag story hour celebrating Pride Month at More Than Words
Attorney General Campbell Hosts Drag Story Hour at More Than Words in Boston
Supreme Court upholds law protecting survivors from armed abusers
Attorney General Raoul issues statement reacting to Supreme Court decision upholding law that protects domestic violence survivors from abusers with firearms
Attorney General announces over $6M fund to combat youth vaping epidemic
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Capital Region will receive over $6.6 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement secured from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) for its role in the youth vaping epidemic. New York state will receive a total of $112.7 million through this settlement, which Attorney General James will distribute to every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support programs aimed at reducing and preventing underage vaping.
Florida fisherman pleads guilty to tax evasion spanning more than a decade
A Florida man pleaded guilty yesterday to evading taxes on income he earned from commercial fishing in Massachusetts.
Former CEO convicted for insider trading using Rule 10b5‑1 plans
A federal jury in Los Angeles has convicted Terren S. Peizer, the former CEO, executive chairman, and chairman of the board of directors of Ontrak Inc., a publicly traded health care company, for engaging in an insider trading scheme using Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
Supreme Court upholds federal law barring domestic abusers from possessing firearms
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement following the United States Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi, which reversed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that a federal law prohibiting individuals under a domestic violence restraining order from accessing guns violates the Second Amendment. The case centered on Zackey Rahimi, who was barred from possessing firearms due to a domestic violence restraining order after assaulting his girlfriend. Rahimi was later involved in multiple shootings and indicted for firearm...
Washington State announces members of new artificial intelligence task force
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the appointments to the newly created Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in the Attorney General’s Office. The task force will bring together technology experts, industry representatives, labor organizations, civil liberty groups, and other stakeholders to discuss AI's benefits and challenges. The task force is expected to issue findings, guiding principles, and policy recommendations.
North Dakota Court System seeks electronic court recorder/transcriptionist
The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist in Dickinson, ND. The position offers an annual salary of $49,896 and is classified as full-time and regular. The job posting aims to expand the applicant pool for a single successful candidate who will work within the Southwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers.