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Thursday, November 14, 2024

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TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Reminder of National VSAFE Website to Protect Veterans from Scams

By Legal News Line |
As Veterans Day approaches, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that Volunteer State veterans are aware of VSAFE.gov and1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233).

Attorney General Reyes Joins Eight-State Coalition Fighting To Protect First Amendment Rights

By Legal News Line |
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes joined a “friend of the court” brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today arguing in favor of religious liberty and school choice.

Expungement Clinic Set for December 12 in St. Albans

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld, will host a free expungement clinic on Thursday, December 12, 2024, with appointments available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sotheby's settles for $6M over alleged art purchase tax fraud

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Commissioner for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Amanda Hiller, have reached a $6.25 million settlement with Sotheby’s, Inc. The settlement addresses allegations that the...

Hedge-fund money complicates J&J's massive settlement for talc claims

By Daniel Fisher |
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Johnson & Johnson’s lawyers think they’ve identified the reason the company is having such a hard time settling thousands of lawsuits claiming its talcum powder causes cancer, even though it’s won the vast majority of the cases that have gone to trial.

Fox Rothschild Practice Groups Highlighted in 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ List

By Legal News Line |
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has selected 11 of the firm’s practice areas among the top national tier and 50 practice groups among the top metropolitan tier in its 2025 list of “Best Law Firms.”

Lisa Chiarini named IAM Global Leader for patent practice excellence

By Legal News Line |
Lisa Chiarini, a partner in Reed Smith’s Princeton office, has been named an IAM Global Leader, highlighting her achievements in patent practice.

Troutman Pepper Launches ‘No Infringement Intended’ Podcast

By Legal News Line |
Intellectual property issues have always influenced the world of pop culture, from music and movies to fan fiction and beyond, and these issues have only become more complex in the era of digital media

Nineteen Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in Colombia for 2025

By Legal News Line |
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 19 of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Colombia 2025 guide.

America First Legal criticizes Biden-Harris immigration policies' impact on U.S. cities

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL) has released new documents and data highlighting the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration's immigration policies on American cities, with a focus on Chicago.

Indiana attorney general sues apartment owner over sewer issues

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal proceedings against the owner of Hubbard Gardens Apartments in Indianapolis.

U.S. government employee faces charges for transmitting classified information

By Legal Newsline |
A U.S. government employee stationed overseas has been charged with unlawfully transmitting two highly sensitive classified documents.

Justice Department finds constitutional violations at Fulton County Jail

By Legal Newsline |
The U.S. Department of Justice has completed an investigation into the conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia, revealing significant violations of constitutional and federal laws.

Colorado man sentenced to 35 years for crimes against children

By Legal Newsline |
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison, along with a lifetime of supervised release, for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and participating in a dark-web site focused on CSAM.

Carr Finalizes State’s Settlement with Kroger, Secures Over $55 Million for Opioid Treatment and Recovery Efforts

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the State of Georgia and its participating local governments will receive more than $55 million to expand access to opioid treatment, prevention, and recovery services as part of a recently finalized settlement agreement with Kroger.

Civil Rights Division of the Office of Attorney General Requests that Victims of Racist Texts Come Forward

By Legal News Line |
The Office of the Attorney General has received multiple reports of racist text messages, sent to Black Marylanders from an unknown sender or senders.

AG Nessel Helps Save DTE Gas Customers More Than $150 Million, Rate Hike Slashed Nearly 60%

By Legal News Line |
At its meeting, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued a final order in DTE Gas’s most recent rate case, approving a gas rate increase that is less than half of the company’s initial $266 million request proposed in January.

Texas secures $83 million settlement with Kroger over opioid claims

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an $83 million settlement with Kroger to address claims by the State of Texas and its Political Subdivisions regarding practices that contributed to the opioid crisis in the state.

Attorneys General demand end to Trump's legal cases by NY AG and others

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with a coalition of Attorneys General from 23 states, has urged New York Attorney General Letitia James, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, and Special Prosecutor Jack Smith to cease their legal actions...

Attorneys general urge FCC to tighten rules against robocallers

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside attorneys general from Arkansas, North Carolina, and Ohio, is leading a coalition of 46 attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).