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Buffalo Court Battle: Acting Mayor and Comptroller Face Off Over Bond Authority in $110 Million Budget Dispute

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Buffalo, N.Y. — A court hearing on Monday brought to light a contentious legal battle between Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon and Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams over fiscal authority within the city. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Scanlon and Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski, challenges Miller-Williams’ refusal to issue bond anticipation notes tied to a significant $110 million capital budget. No ruling was immediately forthcoming from Judge Emilio Colaiacovo, who indicated that he would provide a written decision by the end of the week. This ongoing dispute centers around claims that the comptroller lacks the jurisdiction to block the … Read more

Quanta Services Launches Legal Battle Against LIPA in High-Stakes Electric Grid Contract Dispute

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Ronkonkoma, New York – Quanta Services has initiated a lawsuit in State Supreme Court, contesting the Long Island Power Authority’s (LIPA) decision to reject its bid for operating the Long Island electric grid. Quanta claims the move is unlawful and is seeking a court order to prevent LIPA from awarding the contract to PSEG Long Island. The lawsuit marks another effort by Quanta, a Houston-based firm, to overturn LIPA’s board decision made in April. Despite a strong recommendation from an internal committee advocating for Quanta’s contract award, LIPA’s board ultimately opted for PSEG. This decision … Read more

Jury Awards $425,000 to Former CTA Employee Fired Over COVID Vaccine Dispute

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CHICAGO — A jury has ruled in favor of a former Chicago Transit Authority employee, awarding him $425,000 in damages after he contended he was wrongfully terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine due to his deeply held religious beliefs. Kevin McCormick claimed that his dismissal violated his rights when he sought a religious exemption from the mandate. According to McCormick, he was not granted the exemption and subsequently lost his job, a move he argued was discriminatory. The jury’s decision, announced on Friday, acknowledged McCormick’s claims and affirmed that his rights were indeed compromised. The … Read more

Missy Elliott and Producer Terry Williams Reach Last-Minute Settlement, Burying Decades-Old Copyright Dispute

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PHILADELPHIA — Rap legend Missy Elliott and producer Terry Williams resolved their contentious copyright dispute just moments before a jury was set to be selected, concluding a prolonged legal battle over the ownership of music recorded more than 30 years ago. The settlement, which was announced in federal court Friday morning, comes amid a backdrop of dueling lawsuits concerning the authorship of early recordings. U.S. District Judge Nitza Quinones Alejandro informed a group of prospective jurors that the attorneys for both parties had come to an agreement after extensive discussions leading up to the trial. … Read more