United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

AWWA, NRWA renew call for collaborative approach after EPA withdraws cybersecurity rule

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Congress, Islamic State affiliated terrorist attacks in France, National Rural Water Association, Drinking water, Public, House Committee, Lafrance, American Water Works Association, NIST, Administrative Procedure Act, Member of Congress, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Computer security, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, AWWA, Safe, EPA, Sanitation, Environment, Safe Drinking Water Act, United States Congress, Administrative Procedure Act (United States), National Institute of Standards and Technology, NRWA, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Quality of life, Water, State, Medical device

DENVER, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is withdrawing its March 2023 Cybersecurity Rule. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.

Key Points: 
  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.
  • DENVER, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is withdrawing its March 2023 Cybersecurity Rule.
  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.
  • Finally, the rule would have required cybersecurity reviews by state regulatory agencies that lack expertise and resources for cybersecurity oversight.

Ameritas reveals newly elected officers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Society of Actuaries, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, University, University of Kansas School of Law, Nebraska Supreme Court, Ball State University, Nebraska State Bar Association, District court, Ball, Appellate court, John Davis (U.S. district court judge), University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Private investigator, Ameritas

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.

Key Points: 
  • LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Ameritas announces the hire of Dan Cochran and promotion of Andrea Snowden.
  • Dan Cochran was hired as the new vice president, corporate actuarial, effective May 22, 2023.
  • Snowden began her career at Ameritas in 2018 as second vice president, assistant general counsel.

Statement on Third Circuit's determination that EPA's reactivation policy exceeded EPA's statutory authority

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Transport, LLLP, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Utility Air Regulatory Group v. Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA, Congress, EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Natural Resources, Com, Court, Environment, Gasoline, Harbor, Port Hamilton, United States Virgin Islands

ST. CROIX, US Virgin Islands, July 26th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On July 25, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit agreed with Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation, LLLP ("Port Hamilton") that the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") exceeded its statutory authority when it attempted to impose regulatory requirements on Port Hamilton's refinery on St. Croix that Congress had made applicable to facilities constructed after August 1977. The refinery was built in the late 1960s and the court agreed that the plain language of the statute did not allow EPA to impose those requirements on the St. Croix refinery.

Key Points: 
  • The refinery was built in the late 1960s and the court agreed that the plain language of the statute did not allow EPA to impose those requirements on the St. Croix refinery.
  • The refinery was built in the late 1960s and the court agreed that the plain language of the statute did not allow EPA to impose those requirements on the St. Croix refinery.
  • "Despite our disagreement with EPA," Rodriguez said, "Port Hamilton shares EPA's concern for the environment and people of St. Croix.
  • Port Hamilton shares EPA's concern for the environment and people of St. Croix.

Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Islamic State affiliated terrorist attacks in France, Public, Quality of life, State, National Rural Water Association, American Water Works Association, EPA, Risk, Sanitation, Water, Comment, AWWA, Court, NRWA, Environment, Medical device

Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

Key Points: 
  • Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge
    The Court's decision applies to all AWWA and NRWA members nationwide.
  • AWWA and NRWA requested that the court stay (pause) the rule during a legal challenge from three states so that their members would not have to undertake costly changes to their operations until the court decides if the rule is legally valid.
  • "AWWA is pleased the court recognized the importance of halting the Cybersecurity Rule for our utility members as it reviews the legality of the rulemaking process," said AWWA CEO David LaFrance.
  • "NRWA commends the court for issuing this stay preventing EPA from enforcing the Cybersecurity Rule until it is determined if it has been lawfully implemented," said NRWA CEO Matthew Holmes.

Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Islamic State affiliated terrorist attacks in France, Public, Quality of life, State, National Rural Water Association, American Water Works Association, EPA, Risk, Sanitation, Comment, Water, AWWA, Court, NRWA, Environment, Medical device

DENVER, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit granted a request from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Cybersecurity Rule from going into effect until the current case challenging the rule has been decided.

Key Points: 
  • AWWA and NRWA requested that the court stay (pause) the rule during a legal challenge from three states so that their members would not have to undertake costly changes to their operations until the court decides if the rule is legally valid.
  • "AWWA is pleased the court recognized the importance of halting the Cybersecurity Rule for our utility members as it reviews the legality of the rulemaking process," said AWWA CEO David LaFrance.
  • "NRWA commends the court for issuing this stay preventing EPA from enforcing the Cybersecurity Rule until it is determined if it has been lawfully implemented," said NRWA CEO Matthew Holmes.
  • The National Rural Water Association is the largest public drinking water and sanitation utility organization representing the interests of more than 31,000 water and wastewater utilities nationwide.

David L. Brown, Esquire, to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Eighth Circuit

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 7, 2023
Other Professional Services, Professional Services, Legal, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Savoy Hotel, Education, Illinois State University, Professional, Committee, Lawyer, Drake University Law School, Federal, Mentorship, History, Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa Supreme Court, McClintock, Federal judiciary of the United States, Student, American College of Trial Lawyers, District court, Iowa Academy of Science, American Inns of Court, Certificate of Professional Competence, Michigan State University, International Academy, Lawrence University, American College, House, John Davis (U.S. district court judge), International Society, Conference, Award, Nursing

David L. Brown has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Eighth Circuit.

Key Points: 
  • David L. Brown has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Eighth Circuit.
  • He will receive the award during the 2023 Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference.
  • “David’s character, integrity, and gravitas are evident wherever he is at work, making a positive and meaningful difference,” writes U.S.
  • Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, who supported Brown’s nomination by District Judge Robert W. Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

FGA Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Fight Against Biden's Student Loan Cancelation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 2, 2023
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Organization, Foundation for Government Accountability, Law of the United Kingdom, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Supreme court, Supreme, Fifth Circuit Four, FGA, American Dream, Court, Public policy, Nursing

NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States case Biden v. Nebraska challenging the statutory and constitutional authority of the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan.

Key Points: 
  • NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States case Biden v. Nebraska challenging the statutory and constitutional authority of the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan.
  • After the Eighth Circuit stayed the program pending appeal, the Supreme Court agreed to review the case along with a companion case out of the Fifth Circuit.
  • "Again, we turn to the Supreme Court to step in and stop the current administration from attempting to exert power it does not have.
  • "And FGA will proudly fight alongside state attorneys general until the battle is won."

Rutledge Anniversary Spurs Bipartisan Push to Help Patients, End PBM Manipulation

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 9, 2022
PCMA, PBM, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, Supreme court, Life, National Association, Patient, Federal Trade Commission, Oregon Supreme Court, 118th United States Congress, Pharmacy, Government, Supreme, Health, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Congress, Legislation, Medical device, Pharmaceutical industry, Health insurance

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) on Thursday issued the following statement by Steven C. Anderson, president and CEO:

Key Points: 
  • The two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's Rutledge decision serves as a checkpoint for meaningful progress, and as an igniter of continued bipartisan resolve.
  • NACDS had submitted an amicus brief in this case, Rutledge, Attorney General of Arkansas v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).
  • Further, over the past two years since the Rutledge decision, more than 100 new state laws have been enacted to address PBM manipulation.
  • The two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's Rutledge decision serves as a checkpoint for meaningful progress, and as an igniter of continued bipartisan resolve."

BMO Harris to Appeal Verdict in Petters Litigation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
TSX, CAD, BMO Harris Bank, Nature, Outline, Legislation, Bankruptcy, NYSE, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Commercial bank, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, United States courts of appeals, Trustee, Insurance, Forward-looking statement, BMO Capital Markets, Petter, Stanford Financial Group, Intention, Corporate services, Annual report, Risk, BMO, Private investigator, Risk management, Bank, Charles Ponzi

TORONTO and CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) announced today that its subsidiary, BMO Harris Bank N.A.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) announced today that its subsidiary, BMO Harris Bank N.A.
  • The jury awarded damages of approximately US$564 million against BMO Harris in favour of the Trustee in bankruptcy proceedings for certain Petters entities.
  • Pursuant to a prior settlement in connection with another Petters matter, BMO Harris is entitled to recover approximately 21% of any amount that it pays to the Trustee.
  • We are confident that we have strong grounds for appeal," stated a BMO Harris spokesperson.

NCLA Amicus Brief Supports States’ Suit Against Biden Administration's Mass Student Loan Cancellation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Injury, Treasury, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Cato, District court, COVID-19, Congress, Government, Character, Organization, Department, Education Act, PSLF, The Administrative State, Movement, HEROES, List, NCLA, GLOBE, Joe Biden, Economic policy of the Joe Biden administration, Douglas v. U.S. District Court ex rel Talk America, Motion, HEROES Act, Employment, District, Constitution, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cato Institute, Public relations, Student, Education

NCLA urges the Eighth Circuit to halt the debt cancellation plan while it considers the States arguments on appeal because the plan is so obviously unconstitutional.

Key Points: 
  • NCLA urges the Eighth Circuit to halt the debt cancellation plan while it considers the States arguments on appeal because the plan is so obviously unconstitutional.
  • It is also an appropriation because any amount of canceled debt directly reduces funds that would otherwise flow into the Treasury.
  • In short, the Department of Education relies on an unconstitutional interpretation of the HEROES Act to justify its unlawful mass debt cancellation.
  • And, like nonprofit employers, States as employers will be irreparably harmed by the Biden Administrations unlawful infringement of the PSLFs incentive structure.