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Whistleblower Unveils Tensions as Colorado’s Polis Faces Court Over ICE Subpoena Allegations

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DENVER — A whistleblower testified in court Tuesday, alleging that Colorado Governor Jared Polis instructed state employees to provide personal information to federal immigration authorities. Scott Moss, the director of the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, claims that Polis ordered him to comply with a subpoena from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This subpoena reportedly sought details about individuals providing housing to unaccompanied minors. Moss filed a lawsuit earlier this month in Denver County Court, arguing that complying with the subpoena would violate state laws prohibiting … Read more

Federal Court Grants PSEG Access for Controversial Maryland Power Project Surveys Amid Community Concerns

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A federal judge in Baltimore has granted PSEG, the New Jersey-based company behind the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP), limited access to private properties as it prepares for environmental and engineering surveys. This decision is expected to intensify ongoing debates about the project among local governments and community members who are concerned about its impact on their areas. The MPRP includes plans to construct a new 500-kilovolt transmission line stretching roughly 67 miles from northern Baltimore County to southern Frederick County. PSEG was selected by PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission operator, to develop this project, … Read more

New Jersey Supreme Court Revives Multicounty Lawsuits Against Monsanto, Bayer Over Roundup Health Claims

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Trenton, New Jersey — The New Jersey Supreme Court has approved a recent motion that allows lawsuits against Monsanto Co. and its parent company, Bayer AG, to be categorized as multicounty litigation. This decision comes amidst rising concerns over health issues linked to the company’s herbicide, Roundup, which has been the subject of numerous legal battles due to allegations of causing injuries. The court’s ruling, announced Monday, marks a significant development for plaintiffs claiming harm from exposure to Roundup, which contains glyphosate as its active ingredient. These claims have gained traction as more individuals report … Read more

Maryland Court Reinforces $9.6M Fraud Ruling in Ongoing Bar Dispute

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ANNE ARUNDEL, Md. — A Maryland appeals court has affirmed a $9.6 million judgment in a case involving allegations of fraud linked to a bar nightclub. This ruling stems from a dispute over the management of a popular establishment situated in Anne Arundel County. The legal battle revolved around claims made by the owners of a bar who alleged that a fellow business partner engaged in deceptive practices. The owners contended that they were misled during negotiations related to the nightclub’s financial dealings and operational management, which ultimately led to substantial losses. In a ruling … Read more