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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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AG Nessel and Justice Department Sue Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets

By Legal News Line |
The U.S. Department of Justice, along with 16 state and district Attorneys General, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

Lawsuit says beer bottles were raining on woman at nightclub in Encore Boston Harbor

By Legal Newsline |
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A Boston woman says she was hit with a beer bottle thrown from the second story of a nightclub located in Encore Boston Harbor.

Wrongful death lawsuit against Fla. detox center says resident obtained drugs

By Legal Newsline |
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida detox center faces litigation after a resident allegedly obtained the drugs that led to his fatal overdose.

PTSD from walking through dead man's brain matter not a basis to sue, court finds

By John O'Brien |
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Walking through brain matter at the scene of a gruesome accident isn't enough to sue over, the Vermont Supreme Court has ruled.

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has joined the Justice Department and 15 state and district attorneys general in filing a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

Attorney General's Office Files Preliminary Injunction Against Debt Buyers, Debt Collection Agencies, And Owner To Halt Unfair And Deceptive Practices

By Legal News Line |
The Attorney General’s Office has filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction against Champion Funding, Inc., Champion Funding LLC, Judgment Acquisitions Unlimited, Inc., Andrew Metcalf, d/b/a Judgment Acquisitions Unlimited, Inc., and Andrew Metcalf, individually, to halt harmful debt collection practices. Metcalf is the owner of the above-named corporate entities, both of which are debt collection agencies.

Attorney General Bird to Lead Nationwide Lawsuit Against Biden Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Mandate

By Legal News Line |
Court chose Iowa to lead the nationwide lawsuit against Biden’s latest green scheme.

Attorney General Lopez Joins Multistate Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Fix Hemp Language in U.S. Farm Bill

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anne Lopez is joining a coalition of 20 other state attorneys general on a bipartisan letter asking Congress to fix language in the 2018 Farm Bill that bad actors have used to flood the market with unregulated, intoxicating hemp.

Attorney General Marshall Announces Conviction of Etowah County Woman for Financial Exploitation

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction and sentence of an Etowah County woman for Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person in the First Degree. Gina Cook Gilbert, 63, of Gadsden, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of Financial Exploitation in the First Degree, a Class B felony, of her elderly mother while she was the conservator of her financial accounts.

Attorney General Mayes Sues Heritage Village Assisted Living, Asks Court to Take Control of Facility

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kris Mayes asked the Maricopa County Superior Court to appoint a receiver to take control of Heritage Village Assisted Living, a Mesa elder care facility.

Attorney General Griffin Calls on Congress to Affirm States’ Authority to Ban or Regulate Intoxicating and Dangerous Delta Thc Products

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leading a 20-state, bipartisan letter calling on Congress to affirm states’ authority to ban or regulate intoxicating and dangerous hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC in the next Farm Bill.

Holland & Knight Assists Plug Power and The Chemours Company in Obtaining Department of Energy Funds for Clean Hydrogen Projects

By Legal News Line |
Holland & Knight advised Plug Power Inc. and The Chemours Company in their application and selection for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) funding for projects to advance electrolysis technologies and improve manufacturing and recycling capabilities for clean hydrogen systems and components.

Tax Controversy Partner Christopher S. Rizek Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C.

By Legal News Line |
Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its leading Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice with the addition of Christopher “Chris” S. Rizek as a partner in Washington, D.C.

AG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Secure 15-Year Prison Sentence for Human Trafficker Who Trafficked Two Women From New York

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has successfully secured a 15-year prison sentence for a human trafficker who brought two women from New York to Florida for the purpose of exploitation. The trafficker, Alan Dixon, along with accomplice Shantell Woods, coerced the victims into sex work by setting payment quotas and using threats of violence.In response to the case, Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed, “This human trafficker brought two women from New York into Florida, who were already trying to flee a violent situation, and then forced...

Inaction by Ga. House will help car-crash plaintiffs who weren't wearing their seatbelts still hit jackpots

By John O'Brien |
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - When a Georgia woman's airbag didn't deploy during a 2020 crash, she hit her head on the windshield and sued Ford, which figured it had the ultimate defense: She wasn't even wearing her seatbelt.

Gary Herschman Selected as a 2024 “Leader in Law” by NJBiz

By Legal News Line |
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that Gary W. Herschman, Member of the Firm and Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions attorney, has been selected as a 2024 “Leader in Law” by NJBiz, recognizing New Jersey’s “legal professionals and firms whose dedication to the industry and to their communities is outstanding.”

Jackson Lewis Principals Justin R. Barnes and Jeffrey W. Brecher Receive Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing

By Legal News Line |
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Principals Justin R. Barnes and Jeffrey W. Brecher have been selected by the Burton Awards.

America First Legal Accuses Disney of Unlawful Discrimination and Misleading Shareholders

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a stern letter to The Walt Disney Company, accusing the entertainment giant of engaging in unlawful discrimination and misleading its shareholders. The letter, addressed to Disney's CEO Bob Iger and the Board of Directors, highlights alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of federal securities laws that have resulted in a significant drop in Disney's share value.According to AFL, Disney has been involved in civil rights violations in employment and contracting, as well as damage to its brand and commercial reputation due to a...

Body-Worn Camera Footage from Prince George’ County Police InCustody Death Investigation in February Released

By Legal News Line |
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the Prince George’s County Police Department’s in-custody death that occurred on February 16, 2024, in Largo, Maryland.

Lawyer asked for $300K in fees for small win but got nothing, now will get what's 'reasonable'

By John O'Brien |
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A labor lawyer whose dream of $300,000 in fees for helping a client win $7,600 was shattered by a Los Angeles judge is heading back to court to argue what a reasonable amount would be.