After a closed-session meeting on a public-employee discipline item, the Montebello City Council voted to terminate its contracted city attorney and directed staff to take steps to effectuate the termination; the announced vote tally was later corrected.

Following questions about the charter and selection process, council requested the law departments written interpretation of Section 115 and asked the administration and CPC leadership to develop an onboarding and training plan for incoming commissioners.

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission is scheduled to meet Nov. 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Madison to review financial statements, consider commissioner travel reimbursements, hear updates on UW‑Extension economic reports and a proposed WisDOT land sale to UW‑Madison, and receive operations and litigation reports.

During argument the bench noted the rent-control board's written decision lists 23 expense items but lacks reasoning about whether the regulation's disclosure and timing conditions were satisfied; several justices suggested vacatur and remand so the board can make factual findings.

The committee voted to enter a closed meeting under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to consult legal counsel regarding a joint petition by Dominion Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy, Inc. before the State Corporation Commission; after the closed session the committee returned to open session and certified compliance with the statute.

The Wichita Falls City Council directed the city attorney to investigate newly disclosed facts related to the separation and severance agreement with former city manager Jeffrey Jenkins and to pursue legal action to recover funds if appropriate; the motion passed by voice vote.

Trainer told local boards that closed meetings are rare and allowed primarily when an individual's privacy clearly outweighs public interest, or in limited litigation‑strategy scenarios (for private opposing parties); he emphasized consulting counsel and noted that public entities generally cannot claim privacy.

During argument justices and counsel discussed that physicians renew licenses every two years and must answer questions about criminal involvement, meaning civil reprimands or pre-seal disclosures can force continuing disclosure even after sealing; both sides described this practical friction.

Counsel for the real parties told the Supreme Court that DFPS violated its retention policy and the Human Resources Code when documents tied to litigation were purged; DFPS counsel replied that purge reports and IT testimony show the records were irretrievably deleted.

DeCero respondent counsel argued the indemnity clause was buried on page 17 of an 87-page online rule book and that the one-page price authority offered no prominent notice, so the clause did not meet the conspicuousness test.

Attorney for Liberty Crossing said the proposed per-unit water impact fee is arbitrary and not tied to the project's actual impact, and urged the council to pause adoption until a full needs assessment is completed; the council proceeded after adopting the hydraulic model findings.

Special counsel asked the commission to meet in private under the cited statute to discuss settlement strategy in Orlando Lopez v. City of Sweetwater and related parties; the commission scheduled an executive session for Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. ahead of a Jan. 22, 2027 mediation.

After an executive session, Heath City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city attorney to execute an agreed final judgment (with non‑substantive revisions) to settle City of Heath v. Ken Paxton, cause number D-1-GN-23-001939.

An appellate court remanded Commonwealth v. Sawyer after finding the circuit court failed to perform an in-camera review to determine whether the working-papers exemption applied; the case clarifies that courts must examine withheld records rather than automatically grant mandamus relief.

A Sandoval County resident told commissioners during public comment that the county appealed a summary judgment in a Pueblos redistricting lawsuit, costing taxpayers about $180,000 so far and potentially up to $500,000 if plaintiffs obtain attorney fees; he demanded to know who decided to appeal.

Before final adoption, the board recessed to an executive session and amended language in the termination resolution after commissioners warned the original drafting could prohibit them from receiving updates or answering constituents about NLIC.

After in‑camera review, the director ordered DLBC to produce specified investigative file pages related to Harrison Beach’s complaint, with redactions to shield facility/program identities and a restriction limiting further public disclosure except to counsel or by court order.

The district attorney told the board that agenda language lacking the 2.63 sinking-fund figure could violate notice requirements under the Open Meetings Act and expose the county to a taxpayer qui tam-style lawsuit unless the board provides clearer notice.

The Niagara County Legislature approved a resolution authorizing the county to investigate and, if necessary, engage outside counsel to litigate enforcement of General Municipal Law section 996 after county attorneys described subpoenas and ongoing federal inquiries. Some legislators asked for proof and fiscal safeguards before litigation.

Respondent's counsel said Roger May's $27.8 million cash (plus about $10 million credit) bid was arm's-length and protected by statute; appellants countered that evidence and side agreements raised questions about May's good faith and the sufficiency of trial-court findings.

Deputy AG Todd Blanche submits redacted Epstein files minutes before deadline amid legal battle over transparency and missing documents.

Barnstable County commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 28 to release a KP Law legal opinion that flagged legal concerns with the Assembly of Delegates' proposed ordinance 26-11 on immigration enforcement and to direct the county administrator to work with the Assembly and county counsel to draft an enforceable policy.

An addendum to the Oct. 26 agenda lists 'Resolution Authorizing Litigation Against Social Media Companies'; the agenda provides the title but not the resolution text, legal rationale, or estimated costs.

The Chair moved the board into executive session to discuss proposed or pending litigation relating to social media; the motion was seconded and approved by the body in a recorded voice vote.

County Counselor Todd Luckman told commissioners he corrected the Martin Marietta/Soldier Quarry agreement to reflect a 500-ton-per-year donation and to allocate 2,500 tons owed for 2020–2025; he said McDonald Tinker was retained to represent participating counties and cities in federal litigation related to the Prairie Band and Kansas Lottery and Jackson County's share will be 5.85%. The board authorized Luckman to respond to the engagement letter.