Video & Transcript Research : 'litigation'

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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Council Apr 17th, 2026

Legislative Council

Transcript Highlights:
  • letter to both Co-Chairs and the Council requesting two issues be added to today's meeting: possible litigation
  • address Executive's use of Operating Reserves Fund for emergency spending, and number two, possible litigation
  • strongly believe these issues require serious review by Legislative Council, including possible litigation
  • counsel to see if there is kind of a "there there" for this council to consider in terms of potential litigation
  • Potential litigation may be a first step.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce (Part II) May 1st, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are the first person, the first contact when litigation starts. We issue paperwork.
  • I also have litigants that when they receive paper that's been issued from my office, my name is on there
  • I had a litigant that got very aggressive, threw things out on Facebook with me.
  • And many of the folks that file complaints in our office are litigants or defendants who have been through
  • We've also received threats from litigants who have used the N-word and told us that we need to learn
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce heard testimony on HB 149, the Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. Senator Schwertner described the bill as an outcomes-based AI framework that would require disclosure when people interact with AI, prohibit manipulative or social-scoring systems, address biometric capture, discrimination, and deepfake child exploitation, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. It would also create an AI Sandbox and AI Council. Witnesses from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a Houston attorney, TechNet, and the Texas Association of Business strongly supported the bill, praising its stakeholder process and pro-innovation approach, while Texas Appleseed suggested regulators should have more examination authority over sandbox participants. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard SB 229, which would prohibit motor vehicle dealers from conditioning a sale on dealer-offered financing or charging more because a buyer uses outside financing or cash. Senator West said the bill is meant to stop forced financing and bait-and-switch pricing, and he noted the bill passed the committee and Senate in the prior session. The Texas Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill, arguing it would force dealers to accept any third-party lender or cash transaction on terms they cannot control. The Texas Credit Union Association supported the bill, saying consumers should be able to choose outside financing without hidden fees or pressure. After questions about cash purchases and dealer practices, the bill was left pending. The committee also took up SB 2566, which would clarify legislators’ access to information from executive agencies, including confidential information, by setting response deadlines, limiting confidentiality agreements to statutory terms, requiring a standard AG form, and creating a complaint and penalty process for noncompliance. No witnesses testified, and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 1749, as substituted, would let certain court-related employees and judicial conduct commission personnel keep personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers confidential, with work addresses used in place of home addresses for certain purposes. District clerk and judicial conduct commission witnesses described threats and harassment as the reason for the bill, and a court administration witness answered questions about how the address protections would work with voter registration and precinct records. That bill was also left pending, and the committee recessed without further business.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 26, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, of course, Yoshi is a litigator, has a lot of experience taking the other tactics. >> Are those
  • And, of course, Yoshi is a litigator, has a lot of experience taking the other tactics.
  • And, of course, Yoshi is a litigator, has a lot of experience taking the other tactics. >> Are those
  • Um, so this bill, from what I understand it also puts... litigation litigation realm,<01:09:14.799>
  • still bring us into the litigation still bring us into the litigation through<01:21:23.920> those
Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 26, 2026, and heard several bills, mostly in the areas of workers’ compensation and consumer protection. HB 1946 HD1 on timeshare registration renewal drew support from DCCA’s timeshare program and major industry groups including Hilton Grand Vacations, the American Resort Development Association, and Marriott Vacations Worldwide, with no opposition noted. HB 1515 HD1, which would allow an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination without employer permission, was supported by DLIR and the Department of Human Resources Development and had no other in-person testimony; the bill was then moved on without questions. The committee spent substantial time on HB 1514 HD1, which would streamline workers’ compensation vocational rehabilitation by clarifying provider selection and requiring vocational plans within 90 days. DLIR supported the intent but asked for amendments, saying the 90-day deadline was too rigid given case-by-case complexity, limited staffing, and the need for coordination among injured workers, employers, and counselors; members discussed possible extensions and whether a 120-day timeline or other flexibility would be better. Testimony on the bill included one individual in support and seven in opposition. HB 1648 HD1, concerning workers’ compensation and physician dispensing of non-prescription drugs, drew support from DHRD and comments from DLIR and industry witnesses. DLIR said the bill should be narrowed so it does not restrict medically necessary over-the-counter medications or oral guidance from providers, while Aloha Billing Company and Solera Integrated Medical Solutions urged tighter limits on physician dispensing and raised concerns about pricing abuse through average wholesale price. Members discussed clarifying the bill’s language so it targets written prescriptions rather than oral advice. HB 1644 HD1, requiring a standardized disclosure form for residential solar contracts, received support from the Hawaii Solar Energy Association and Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative, while DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the consumer-protection goal but proposed stronger remedies, including a three-day cancellation right, voidability for missing disclosures, and possible lender liability; members questioned how those remedies should apply to lenders, and no vote was taken on the measures in the portion provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jun 24th, 2026

Environmental Quality

Transcript Highlights:
  • Only a small number are subject to lengthy litigation.
  • two hospital projects in Emeryville can move through the CEQA process without risk of extensive litigation
  • Two hospital projects in Emeryville can move through the CEQA process without risk of extensive litigation
  • While CEQA litigation is uncommon, less than 2% of CEQA documents are litigated.
  • these wildfire fuel reduction projects and, more importantly, reduce the risk and exposure from litigation
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 28th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • ask for the committee's support and am happy to respond to any questions or comments about the litigation
  • You referred to meritless litigation, Assemblymember, and I think when you read the amendments in this
  • You referred to meritless litigation, assembly member, and I think when you read the amendments in this
  • Chair, members, is the amount of money that it takes to remedy this is a lot less than to litigate or
  • It's not just the board that then bears the cost of that litigation. It's all of the residents.
Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard a series of bills, many focused on homeowners associations (HOAs), along with measures on self-defense, design-professional litigation, mobile home park claims, senior housing, and DEI. Several bills were presented only or discussed with amendments, and the committee repeatedly noted ongoing work with authors and stakeholders. The committee also established quorum partway through the hearing and took up a consent calendar of several unrelated bills, which passed. AB 2584, on civil immunity for lawful self-defense, was presented as a work-in-progress. The author and a UFC/public-safety witness argued that people hesitate to intervene because of fear of civil liability, while committee members said California already has strong self-defense and Good Samaritan laws and that the proposal could create confusion. The bill was not advanced at that time, with the chair emphasizing further conversations. AB 1684, which would prevent HOAs from restricting homeowners’ ability to install or replace compliant cooling systems, drew support from the author, a constituent statement, and supporters from the California Department Association and others; an HOA group opposed unless amended, citing association property rights and grid/power concerns. Members generally supported the concept, and the author said amendments addressed damage and code-compliance issues. AB 1892, a technical cleanup bill clarifying HOA duties on utility repairs, election notices, and electronic voting timelines, passed unanimously as amended. AB 2050, requiring a formula for HOA reserve funding and a phase-in period, also passed with broad support; witnesses said underfunded reserves lead to special assessments, insurance and mortgage problems, and deferred maintenance, while members framed it as a consumer-protection and affordability measure. AB 2106, extending certificate-of-merit protections for design professionals and requiring California-licensed experts in certain cases, passed with strong support from engineers, architects, landscape architects, and civil-justice groups. AB 2145, directing HCD to study seniors’ need and desire to downsize, passed after lenders and financial groups moved from opposition to neutral with amendments; supporters said it could help unlock larger homes for younger families. AB 2238, aimed at deterring meritless failure-to-maintain lawsuits against mobile home park owners by shifting fee exposure to attorneys, passed after amendments narrowed its focus. Supporters said some firms were using vague demand letters and frivolous claims to force settlements and raise insurance costs; opposition said the bill still needed refinement to protect meritorious resident claims. AB 2439, prompted by two authors’ own HOA payment problems, passed despite opposition concerns about community-wide certified-mail requirements and personal liability for board members; supporters said better notice is needed when payment processors change and that liens and collections can be unfairly imposed without notice. AB 2579, responding to the earlier $100 cap on HOA fines, passed as amended to create a Department of Real Estate process for serious health and safety violations; supporters said the cap had weakened enforcement, while members said the bill sought a better balance. Finally, SCR 89, reaffirming California’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, was presented as a response to federal attacks on DEI programs. The author and witnesses from the UC Student Association, National Action Network, and civil-rights and labor groups argued DEI is essential to fairness, access, and opportunity, especially for students and historically underserved communities. Members voiced strong support, describing DEI as central to California’s values, and the resolution moved forward with bipartisan support noted by the author.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:37 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • When harmed patients pursue litigation, they're looking.
  • When harmed patients pursue litigation, they're looking for justice, accountability, and compensation
  • And the litigation continues. conviction is not a great injustice.
  • And the litigation continues.
  • And the litigation is still pending.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-02-03 - 9:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • At this private firm, her primary practice areas were as a defense attorney and a civil litigator.
  • How they show up with empathy and respect for litigants who work or appear in their courtroom, and how
  • These characteristics will not only serve her well on the court, but will serve litigants well, too.
  • However, it is important to note that state law is often litigated in federal court, but the court will
  • <00:31:49.600> uh<00:31:49.679> but often litigated in federal court. uh but often
Keywords: 927, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • spill harmed marine protected areas and devastated the coastal community with clean-up costs and litigation
  • The original version of this bill would have had impact on the existing litigation, and she's amended
  • However, due to a shortage of court reporters, many litigants are left without a verbatim record of their
  • It will ensure that a record of civil proceedings is available when a litigant cannot afford to hire
  • The bill previously contained a five-day notice requirement for litigants who were requesting a record
Keywords: 988, house, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • I want access to Chinese legal systems, so trade and IP grievances can be litigated and resolved.
  • They use the courts, the American court system, to litigate my companies after they steal the IP and
  • I'm not sure you can go to your counsel in China and say, look, I'd like to object for this and litigate
  • recommendation is look if you're a Chinese company and you're and you want to use our courts to litigate
  • change in this current narrative with China would be to establish reciprocal IP laws and ways to litigate
Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's an account that supports multi-state litigation like the cases I mentioned earlier, and having
  • make at the antitrust division and also make the<00:25:31.760> consumer<00:25:32.159> litigation
  • <00:25:32.799> account<00:25:33.039> a the consumer litigation account a the consumer
  • litigation account a revolving<00:25:33.840> fund.
  • <00:25:38.240> uh supports uh multi-state litigation uh supports uh multi-state litigation
Bills: HF2783
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Ways & Means Mar 31st, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • our bank account that we were afraid to use out of fear that we would need to pay it back once litigation
  • Uh, but the problem you run into is the litigation aspect of it.
  • what I'm willing to pay, and, and that, does that affect the arbitra or the, you know, the, the litigation
  • In court, so it's not tied to that, to that court, uh, to any litigation whatsoever.
  • bill addressing the coastal counties that are often sued, resulting in them having this type of litigation
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EIG-GVO, EIG, EIG DEFER Public Hearings 03-18-2025

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • you also find out are there any other costs that the state may have to bear for wildfire-related litigation
  • Any other costs associated with wildfire-related litigation? Thank you. Thank you, chair. Sure.
  • <00:22:11.600> Any<00:22:11.840> other<00:22:12.080> costs litigation as well
  • Any other costs litigation as well?
  • litigation? Thank you. Thank you, chair. litigation? Thank you. Thank you, chair.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate. After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations. The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present. Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 22nd, 2026

Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • We see overly, you know, overly litigated PRAs all the time.
  • We see overly, you know, overly litigated PRAs all the time.
  • Additionally, there is ongoing litigation about the constitutionality of SB 976.
  • It's being litigated because big tech companies have decided to litigate it.
  • I would state for the record TechNet wasn't part of the litigation process.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 19th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe of Texas and New York both came out of litigation that resulted in kind of a tightening of
  • He added some background: there has been litigation in this space, and in adjacent areas, especially
  • said he did not know specifically about the COLI resolution, but he was familiar with the Walmart litigation
  • That created massive litigation, which he believed was settled earlier this year.
  • He said the issue created massive litigation, which he believed was settled earlier this year.
Keywords: 965, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is an issue that's still being litigated, is that correct?
  • I am not aware that it's still being litigated; the Attorney General ruled on it in the fall.
  • with the U.S. attorney in front of a federal judge in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and that litigation
  • It's also being litigated in Texas.
  • It's being litigated, I believe, in Minnesota, and I think it's also being litigated in Kentucky.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Finance (01/28/2026)

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I think we've been in litigation on this topic for 30 something years, and it's not going to stop
  • But when we don't meet our responsibilities and we go through 30 years of litigation, at some point some
  • litigation litigation um<00:19:06.080> uh<00:19:07.440> defining<00:19:08.000> that
  • <00:20:08.960> Um, Um, that this has been litigated over and over and over again.
  • But where I differ is this will always be litigated.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor & Commerce Dec 5th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • people can feel safe and comfortable and come forward and bring their complaints because having litigated
  • these cases, having overseen litigators who fought these cases, what you really need, you need witnesses
  • Instead, Doug faced years of litigation, delay, and hostility.
  • And said, Doug faced years of litigation, delay, and hostility.
  • Surveillance, I don't know. of litigation, delay, and hostility.
Summary: The committee first received an update from the Attorney General’s office on a new workers’ rights unit and two request bills. The office said the unit will focus on wage theft and civil rights enforcement, using existing resources for a small staff. It also described a bill to expand civil investigative demand authority for labor, wage theft, prevailing wage, and discrimination investigations, and an Immigrant Worker Protection Act that would require employer notice when federal immigration authorities request employee records, limit access to nonpublic work areas without a warrant, and restrict disclosure of employee data without proper legal process. Senators asked about costs, funding sources, and the scope of the proposed authority, and the office said it would follow up with more detail. The committee then heard a detailed presentation on Washington’s workers’ compensation system from Labor and Industries, including how claims are filed, how the medical provider network works, and how treatment authorizations and utilization review are handled. L&I said the network was created to improve care quality and return workers to work, and explained that most routine care is automatically authorized while certain procedures require prior approval or review. A question from Senator Conway focused on the role of the medical director and the appeals process; L&I said decisions can be protested and reconsidered, with exceptions reviewed through a complex treatment unit and medical staff. An experience panel followed with testimony from labor representatives, physicians, and an injured-worker attorney, who argued that the medical provider network and treatment guidelines can delay or deny needed care, especially in complex cases such as PTSD, brain injuries, and serious orthopedic injuries. They described long appeals, utilization review barriers, provider shortages, and the impact on injured workers and families, while L&I’s presentation emphasized the system’s structure and review safeguards. The committee then heard a report from the Underground Economy Task Force in the construction industry. L&I summarized the task force’s findings on worker misclassification, unregistered contractors, and unpaid taxes and premiums, and outlined consensus and majority recommendations, including better interagency communication, stronger penalties for repeat offenders, more authority to address successorship, possible contractor notice requirements, and further study of cash payments. The Attorney General’s office, labor, and business representatives generally supported the report’s goals but differed on some recommendations, especially those affecting independent contractors, contractor liability, and administrative burdens. The chair and Senator Conway thanked participants and said the report would inform future legislation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • MALDEF is counsel for Latino voters and organizations in the current litigation challenging the Texas
  • Was MALDEF a party to the current litigation that's going on before the three-judge federal panel in
  • Yeah, and I will point out that we are not a party to the current litigation, and we do not engage in
  • litigation, so I do.
  • I know that there is some litigation that is currently going on.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Also, we're not going to open a complaint if it's the subject of litigation or we think litigation is
  • <00:09:48.480> is litigation or we think litigation is litigation or we think litigation is
  • So, we let private litigants handle their own matters.
  • And so, if there's litigation going, we don't get involved.
  • Also, if litigation is likely, we have to make a judgment call.
Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-07-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Durant is currently the litigation director for the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation.
  • organization for five years, first serving as a senior staff attorney on the Ohana Services team, then as litigation
  • director, and now as NHC's litigation director.
  • Andrew Kennedy is an experienced litigator who has been practicing law for over 20 years in four different