Court cases

The dispute now includes an appeal over a ruling about documents not returned after a FOIA request.

The inclusion of swaps has the potential to increase claimed damages in the New York State lawsuit, though banks view swap materials as providing a potential defense.

Property owners want to halt approval of bonds for the Oklahoma Turnpike extensions.

The Supreme Court’s ruling stripped the EPA of its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, but analysts say utilities are unlikely to feel immediate credit impacts; in some cases, it may ease credit pressures.

Easing federal wetland standards could spark a “race to the bottom” as newly polluted water would flow into downstream states, a group of largely Democrat-led states argued in a Supreme Court brief.

The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District in Erie County, New York will pay $17.5 million to 35 victims who sought compensation under the state’s Child Victims Act.

A nonprofit Texas-based retirement community operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday to deal with its troubled debt and sell its assets.

The mayor has not been formally charged, but has been named in an investigation alleging corruption around the proposed sale of Angel Stadium.

The high court validated about $800 million of ratepayer-backed bonds to finance the recovery of fuel costs incurred by Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) during the February 2021 storm. 

Democrat-leaning states argue that the $10,000 SALT cap deduction is politically motivated and violates the U.S. Constitution.

Avoiding even the appearance of representing conflicting interests is important for attorneys and municipal advisors alike.

President Biden had pledged to end the law that excludes residents of Puerto Rico from the federal supplemental security income program.

The case may turn on whether the SEC’s temporary order is capable of repetition and evading review.

If residents become eligible for the government money, it would increase income and spending, providing a lift to the commonwealth's economy.

In his lawsuit in state Supreme Court, the New York city comptroller seeks a return of oversight to his office,

The costs of legal settlements in California police misconduct cases would be posted on city and county websites if the bill passes.

Biden called on Congress to amend the Social Security Act to include Puerto Rican residents for benefits. The Oversight Board has said the benefits would lead to $1 billion more per year to island residents.

The mammoth California hospital chain reached a preliminary $575 million settlement agreement in March in an antitrust lawsuit.

Hilltop Securities Inc., the third-biggest adviser on bonds issued by U.S. states and local governments, sued a former employee for allegedly stealing confidential files before leaving for competitor RBC Capital Markets.

Moody's says that the pension system will likely run out of money in fiscal year 2024.