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House members criticize new rules from 'rogue' federal agency, warn of harm to consumers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Republicans in Congress are growing frustrated with the actions of a "rogue" federal agency that is passing new rules for financial institutions without the approval of lawmakers.
Chocolate doesn't have enough Stevia, class action says
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers say Hershey advertises its Lily's chocolate products as being made with Stevia but they actually contain more of a different kind of sweetener.
Children's hospital sued over treatment of newborn
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Parents are suing a Florida children's hospital over a delay in treatment they say caused their newborn permanent injuries.
AG Kaul Announces $2.5 Million Judgment Against Timeshare Exit Company and Refunds For Wisconsin Consumers
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured a judgment against Missouri-based timeshare exit company RSI, LLC d/b/a Relief Solutions International and its owners, Philip Russell Turner, II, and Burton Cummings.
Attorney General Miyares Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act
Attorney General Jason Miyares joined a 26-state coalition calling on the United States Senate to quickly pass the Laken Riley Act.
TN AG Skrmetti Joins 19-State Coalition Defending Montana’s TikTok Law
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee joined a 19-state coalition filing an amicus brief supporting Montana’s legislation that would prohibit the app in the state unless it separates from its parent Chinese company ByteDance.
Drummond comments on Gov. Stitt veto of SB 1196
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks after Gov. Stitt’s veto today of Senate Bill 1196.
AG Platkin Issues a Directive Formalizing the Office of Alternative and Community Responses Within Department of Law and Public Safety
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a groundbreaking step forward in addressing how New Jersey’s law enforcement agencies respond to mental health and addiction crises by issuing an Administrative Directive to formally establish the Office of Alternative and Community Responses (OACR).
AG Moody Demands Biden Reveal Underhanded Scheme to Release Illegal Aliens in US Federal Prisons Directly into the Interior, Rather Than Deport After Release
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is seeking answers from the Biden administration regarding the release of illegal aliens in U.S. prisons directly into the interior, rather than deporting them back to their countries of origin. In a statement, Attorney General Moody expressed concern over the potential repercussions of this practice, stating, “The American people deserve to know.”The Biden administration's approach to immigration enforcement has come under scrutiny, with reports indicating a significant decrease in the removal of criminal aliens compared to...
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Launches New Interactive Portal Tracking Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Throughout the State
Attorney General Raúl Torrez, announced a new online portal to address the data-sharing and public-facing aspect of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) in New Mexico.
AG Ferguson: $500K will fund genetic genealogy testing for all unidentified remains in Washington
Attorney General Bob Ferguson provided the following statement after the Legislature approved his budget request for $500,000 to fund genetic genealogy and DNA testing for the entire backlog of unidentified remains in Washington.
Attorney General Miyares and FTC Take Action Against Operator of Sham Cancer Charity for Deceiving Donors
Complaint charges Women's Cancer Fund and Gregory Anderson with raising more than $18 million from donors, with only 1% going to financial support for cancer patients.
AG Rosenblum, Coalition of 43 States, Urge FTC To Strengthen Online Privacy And Safety Protections For Nation s Kids
In a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum co-led a bipartisan coalition of 43 state attorneys general urging the federal government to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Attorney General Formella Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general are calling on the United States Senate to quickly pass the Laken Riley Act.
Officer Involved Death in Rock County, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved death in Beloit, Wis., that occurred on Saturday, March 16, 2024.According to the report, during a vehicle pursuit involving an alleged carjacking suspect, the subject rammed their vehicle into a Roscoe police officer’s squad car, prompting the officer to fire their weapon and strike the suspect. Despite life-saving measures, the subject was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital."A Roscoe police officer fired their weapon striking the...
Kentucky voters will see amendment to prevent non-citizen voting; W.Va. measure stalls
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A bill that would prevent non-citizens from voting in Kentucky has passed the Kentucky General Assembly. Senate Bill 143 passed on a 72-12 vote March 15.
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
VICTORY – AFL Secures Major Victory at the Fifth Circuit in Case Involving the Biden Administration’s Attempt to Provide Drugs and Medical Treatment to Children Without Parental Consent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a unanimous opinion in Deanda v. Becerra, which addressed the issue of parental consent regarding medical care for minor children.According to an unnamed source, the Fifth Circuit's decision rejected the Biden Administration's efforts to bypass Texas state law, which recognizes the rights of parents in making decisions about their children's medical care. The court affirmed that the administration of Title X by the Biden Administration violated the rights of AFL's client under...
The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Overturn Illinois’ Unconstitutional Gun Law
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has taken a stand against Illinois' gun law by filing an amicus brief in Herrera v. Raoul and urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the ban on certain rifles and standard capacity magazines.Jay R. Carson, senior litigator at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of upholding legal precedent, stating, "In the wake of Bruen, lawmakers, litigants, and judges are debating how the ruling should apply. But as courts consider the cases brought before them, they are still bound by precedent."Carson further pointed out the...
Attorney General Miyares Announces 19 Year Sentence for Violent Robbery
Attorney General Miyares announced a 19-year sentence for a violent robbery that took place in 2021. Speaking on the matter, Attorney General Miyares stated, “The Office of Attorney General is committed to assisting in the prosecution of violent offenders in every jurisdiction in the Commonwealth, and I commend the trial team for bringing a measure of justice to the victims in this case.”The sentencing was handed down by the King William County Circuit Court to Deonjay Pollard, who was involved in a robbery that resulted in an 18-year-old victim being paralyzed. Pollard...