City of Manton Faces Legal Showdown as Mayor Fights Against Commission’s Power Transfer Decision

MANTON, Mich. — A special meeting of the Manton City Commission convened Tuesday morning to address a lawsuit filed by Mayor Joe Grzybowski against the commission, which had recently moved to elevate Mayor Pro-Tem Sue Fullerton to his role. The suit was prompted by a resolution issued on September 16, asserting that the mayor was neither “absent” nor “disabled,” which are prerequisites for the resolution to remain valid according to the city’s Charter. In his legal action, Grzybowski is seeking to prevent the enforcement of the commission’s resolution through an injunction. He is also requesting … Read more

Court Dismisses Democratic Committees’ Challenge to Federal Election Commission’s Autonomy

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Democratic committees addressing the independence of the Federal Election Commission (FEC). This ruling comes amid ongoing debates about the commission’s effectiveness in enforcing election laws and campaign finance regulations. The Democratic National Committee and its affiliated organizations argued that the FEC’s structure and functionality hinder its ability to fulfill its mandate. They claimed that the current composition, which includes an equal number of appointees from both major political parties, creates gridlock and prevents decisive action on potential violations of election laws. Despite these concerns, U.S. District … Read more

New Jersey Jury Awards Over $1 Million to Sales Rep for Unpaid Commissions After Emotional Trial

Marlton, New Jersey – A New Jersey jury has awarded over $1.26 million in damages to a former sales representative who claimed he was fired after voicing concerns about unpaid commissions. The compensatory and punitive damages were directed to Richard Crosthwait, formerly the director of business development at Capitol Woodwork, a woodworking firm based in Marlton. Crosthwait was dismissed from his position in July 2018 after he alleged that the company had not properly compensated him for his commissions. His legal battle concluded after a 12-day trial presided over by Judge James J. Ferrelli in … Read more

Alabama Medical Cannabis License Saga Advances: Judge Greenlights Commission’s Investigative Hearings

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A significant development unfolded in Alabama’s capital on Tuesday as legal representatives of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and various license applicants convened for a pivotal hearing. The focus: moving forward with the distribution of medical cannabis licenses that have been stalled by ongoing legal challenges. Up until now, the commission has been unable to issue the awarded licenses due to a series of legal injunctions, leaving applicants in a state of uncertainty. However, recent decisions by Judge James Anderson have paved the way for the commission to proceed with investigatory hearings. … Read more