Lawsuits
DOJ naming Rocket Mortgage in appraisal lawsuit ‘a flagrant example of government overreach,’ says company spokesman
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has named Rocket Mortgage in a new lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in home appraisals, a claim that the company has called "a flagrant example of government overreach."
Federal Gov
Man's estate can't sue Dept. of Defense over COVID vaccine claims
State Court
Louisiana high court overturns state law allowing lawyers in Legislature to delay their legal cases
The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing state legislators who are also attorneys to delay court proceedings when those schedules conflict with their legislative duties.
Asbestos
Insurers funding shadowy S.C. asbestos accounts want secrecy to continue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Nothing to see here, folks. That was the position of lawyers who appeared at an unusual hearing last week called by South Carolina Judge Jean H. Toal to explain how the receivership process in her asbestos court works, and why details about it should remain secret.
In the wake of escalating auto insurance rates in Georgia, a small but significant legal reform could signal the beginning of relief for drivers across the state - if the House would take action…
From WV Record
From WV Record
TOPDOG Legal Marketing Named Finalist of 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Greater Arizona
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC as a finalist for the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses that operate with integrity.
Arizona Estate Law Firm Unveils New Brand, Website
Chandler, Arizona (AZ) attorney Bernard M. Strass is excited to announce fresh branding and a new website for his AZ estate law firm, Desert Rose Estate and Elder Law. The law firm’s new name reflects a full concentration on estate and life planning that enables Strass to provide focused and dedicated legal services for these matters. It also honors Strass’s father, Luke, who owned Desert Draperies and Interiors in Phoenix for many years and Strass’s mother’s family, the Roses.
Attorneys & Judges
Georgia CPA sentenced for role in illegal tax shelter scheme
A Georgia accountant, Herbert Lewis, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for his involvement in promoting and selling illegal syndicated conservation easement tax shelters.
Attorneys & Judges
Court stops Texas firm from selling illegal tax plans
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas has issued permanent injunctions against Charles Dombek and The Optimal Financial Group LLC.
State AG
Drummond ends contract with law firm hired by Governor Stitt
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has taken decisive action in a legal dispute involving Governor Kevin Stitt, terminating the contract with a law firm hired by the Governor.
State AG
Heritage Pharmaceuticals settles price-fixing case with New York AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 50 attorneys general, has announced settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Inc. The companies will pay a total of $49.1 million for their involvement in a scheme to...
Attorneys & Judges
New Jersey man admits guilt in aiding Russian defense sector
Vadim Yermolenko, a dual U.S.-Russian national residing in New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to charges related to aiding Russia's defense sector in evading U.S. export controls.
Attorneys & Judges
Simpsonville man sentenced to 25 years for child sex crimes
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Andrew Scott Walker has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea to charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 1st Degree, and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree.
Attorneys & Judges
Medisca settles $21.75M claim over alleged inflated drug prices
Medisca Inc. has agreed to pay $21.75 million to resolve allegations of establishing false and inflated Average Wholesale Prices (AWPs) for two ingredients used in compounded prescriptions, according to the Justice Department.
State AG
Missouri AG challenges California proposal affecting state's biofuel industry
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has formally addressed concerns regarding a proposed amendment by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that could significantly impact Missouri's agriculture and biofuels sectors.
Attorneys & Judges
Rossi addresses justice conference; meets key figures on Northern California visit
Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice recently visited Northern California, where she delivered a keynote address at the Pathways to Justice Conference in San Francisco.
DOJ naming Rocket Mortgage in appraisal lawsuit ‘a flagrant example of government overreach,’ says company spokesman
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has named Rocket Mortgage in a new lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in home appraisals, a claim that the company has called "a flagrant example of government overreach."
America First Legal urges DOJ probe into UK group's alleged US election interference
America First Legal (AFL) has released evidence suggesting that the U.K.-based Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and its leadership, including CEO Imran Ahmed, have engaged in activities aimed at censoring American speech and influencing...
Court orders release of voter registration list amid AFL lawsuit
The Superior Court of Arizona has ruled in favor of America First Legal (AFL) in its lawsuit against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.
Senior DOJ official implicated in coverup of Biden document scandal
America First Legal (AFL) has released documents that shed light on the role of a senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official in handling classified documents linked to President Biden.
America First Legal files bar complaint over alleged misuse of grievance process
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a bar complaint against Michael Teter, the Director of The 65 Project.
Ex-BART workers fired over Covid vax mandate should get $7.8M, jury says
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District should pay at least $1.1 million to six workers who were fired in 2022 after BART repeatedly refused to grant religious exemptions and accommodations to workers who said their faith prevented them from complying with BART's Covid shot mandate
Paxton sues Biden administration for refusing to verify citizenship status of potentially ineligible voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary and other parties in the Biden administration for refusing to comply with federal law requiring them to assist States in verifying the citizenship status of potentially ineligible people registered to vote.
New Jersey Appellate Court upholds arbitration agreement in McGinty v. Uber technologies
On September 20, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, reversed a lower court's decision by upholding the enforceability of Uber Technologies, Inc.'s arbitration agreement.
W.Va. attorneys secure key victory in Pa. contamination case
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Some West Virginia attorneys are declaring a key victory in a Pennsylvania case regarding properties contaminated with arsenic and lead decades after a U.S. Steel facility was shuttered.
Damien Patton: 'Escaping hate is always possible
Damien Patton, founder and former CEO of Banjo, said a lesson he learned from his own experiences is that "escaping hate is always possible," but it is made much easier when opportunities for rehabilitation are available.
Georgia CPA sentenced for role in illegal tax shelter scheme
A Georgia accountant, Herbert Lewis, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for his involvement in promoting and selling illegal syndicated conservation easement tax shelters.
Complaint against Wis. Democrat asks if work as lawyer violates legislator ethics
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A Wisconsin Democrat faces the possibility of an ethics investigation, as a complaint has been filed regarding his connection to lobbying firms ahead of what could be an Election Day that leaves the State Assembly looking much different.
Indiana law providing buffer zone for cops blocked by federal judge
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has blocked an Indiana law that requires onlookers, including members of the press, to stand at least 25 feet away from cops when they are told to do so.
Insurers funding shadowy S.C. asbestos accounts want secrecy to continue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Nothing to see here, folks. That was the position of lawyers who appeared at an unusual hearing last week called by South Carolina Judge Jean H. Toal to explain how the receivership process in her asbestos court works, and why details about it should remain secret.
'Slammed the door in my face': Key cog in South Carolina's asbestos court not at U.K. showdown
A London judge hearing a U.K. company’s challenge to receivership orders handed down by his judicial counterpart in South Carolina called the procedure “a bit sort of odd,” given the U.K. company has never done business in South Carolina and has no assets there.
Justice McKenna contributes as volunteer justice pro tem in CNMI
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna recently visited Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and Guam.
Class action claims Walmart avocado oil isn't pure
A potential class action lawsuit claims Walmart’s avocado oil products contains a variety of other oils as well.
University of Missouri law professor: Third-party litigation funding presents 'significant ethical concerns'
On October 11th, Dennis Crouch, a law professor at the University of Missouri School ofLaw, published a detailed breakdown of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in patent cases, emphasizing the ethical and transparency issues surrounding this growing practice.