Battle

Legal Battle Ignites as Former Employee Claims Sunrun’s Oversight Led to Unwarranted Charges

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HARTFORD, Conn. — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the company, claiming wrongful arrest due to the company’s alleged failure to notify authorities that his employment had ended. The legal team representing Sunrun in this case, comprising David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from McCarter & English, has officially entered their appearances in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit, initiated on September 4, was brought forward by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of the plaintiff, George Edward Steins. The complaint centers on … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arkansas Amendment Restricting Casino License, Cherokee Nation to Continue Legal Battle

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A recent ruling by a federal judge has sustained the results of an Arkansas ballot measure that eliminates the state-granted license for a casino in Pope County, which had been planned by Cherokee Nation Entertainment. The decision came swiftly on the heels of the constitutional amendment’s approval by voters, with the judge denying a temporary restraining order sought by the Cherokee Nation Entertainment shortly before the amendment went into effect. The contentious amendment, voted into law on November 5, has sparked a legal battle over constitutional rights, according to the Cherokee … Read more

Utah Judge Advances State’s Battle Against TikTok Over Child Addiction Claims

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Salt Lake City, UT — A Utah court has decided that a litigation filed by the state against the social media platform TikTok can proceed. The lawsuit, launched in October 2023, accuses TikTok of creating addictive features that prompt prolonged and potentially harmful engagement by children and teenagers. TikTok had requested the case be dismissed, arguing that the federal Communications Decency Act’s Section 230 protects it from liability related to content posted by third parties. The company further contended that the Utah Consumer Protection Act, which it is accused of breaching, was both overly vague … Read more

Oak Hill Country Club Embroiled in Legal Battle Over Board Member Removal and Financial Transparency Claims

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PITTSFORD, N.Y. — A legal battle has erupted at the prestigious Oak Hill Country Club, where current and former members of the board of governors are clashing over issues of governance and financial oversight. The dispute centers on the ousting of Eugene Baldino, a former board governor, and concerns raised about the club’s financial practices. Last month, five current board members and one past member initiated legal proceedings in the state Supreme Court against other board members. They seek to have Baldino reinstated and to secure a court order for an in-depth review of the … Read more