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Thursday, April 3, 2025

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'Consumer confusion': FDA rebukes acne med findings of one of plaintiff lawyers' favorite labs

By John O'Brien |
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - It could've been the next pot of gold for plaintiff lawyers, but the Food and Drug Administration says it's bogus.

Colorado opens grant applications for nonprofits aiding family violence victims

By Legal Newsline |
The Colorado Judicial Department has announced the opening of the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants, sourced from the Family Violence Justice Fund.

Colorado Judicial Department launches grant applications for eviction legal defense

By Legal Newsline |
The Colorado Judicial Department has commenced the application process for the Eviction Legal Defense Fund grants for the fiscal year 2025-26.

Attorney General Phil Weiser urges generic drug consumers to check eligibility for compensation for inflated medicine prices

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Phil Weiser is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Colorado joins 50 states and territories in seeking court approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex.

Attorney General Labrador Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

AG Jennings urges consumers to check eligibility for compensation for inflated generic drug prices

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kathy Jennings is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Delaware joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

Carr Leads Bipartisan Coalition Backing Federal Legislation to Combat Contraband Cell Phones

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a bipartisan coalition of 31 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation that allows states to deploy cell phone jamming technology in prisons and jails.

Body-Worn Camera Footage from the City of Hyattsville Police Department Released in Fatal Police-Involved Pedestrian Collision

By Legal News Line |
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the video footage from the fatal police-involved pedestrian collision involving the City of Hyattsville Police Department that occurred on Friday, February 28, 2025, in Chillum, Prince George’s County, Maryland.

AG Brown urges legal professionals to stand strong in the face of bullying and political retribution

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Nick Brown, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, issued an open letter to the legal community warning of illegal attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging the administration’s actions or representing clients disfavored by the administration.

Attorney General Miyares Scores Victory for Consumer Choice and Corporate Accountability

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Jason Miyares and 17 other state attorneys general announced the conclusion of an investigation into Wells Fargo & Company following the company’s decision to abandon certain Environmental Social Governance (ESG) policies.

Attorney General Mayes Warns of Smishing Amid Rise in Scams

By Legal News Line |
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning consumers about common ‘smishing’ scams, or fake text messages fraudsters are using to trick Arizonans into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or cyber criminals. "Smishing" combines "SMS,” or "short message service," and "phishing."

McGuireWoods Advises Falfurrias Management Partners in Formation of $1.35 Billion

By Legal News Line |
McGuireWoods advised Falfurrias Management Partners in the formation of its latest oversubscribed middle-market private equity fund, Falfurrias Capital Partners VI, which closed with $1.35 billion in investor commitments.

Warrant clearance event scheduled for Larimer County, Colorado

By Legal Newsline |
A warrant clearance event in Loveland, Colorado, provides an opportunity for individuals with outstanding arrest warrants to resolve their legal issues.

Bradley Partner Alé Dalton Named 2025 On the Rise in Tennessee Winner by Southeastern Legal Awards

By Legal News Line |
Bradley is pleased to announce that Alé Dalton, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been selected as an “On the Rise in Tennessee” winner by the 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards presented by ALM’s Law.com and the Daily Report.

Troutman Pepper Locke Wins Client Savvy 2025 CX-cellence Award for Horizons Legal Operations Summit

By Legal News Line |
Troutman Pepper Locke has earned a 2025 CX-cellence Award from Client Savvy for the Horizons Legal Operations Summit, highlighting the firm’s commitment to innovation, strategic thinking, and bold client experiences.

$9B for ovarian cancer claims rejected by judge; J&J heads back to court

By John O'Brien |
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A "heavily negotiated" plan to end tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims with a $9 billion fund that has "significant support" can't be confirmed, a Houston bankruptcy judge has ruled.

Attorney General Kaul Urges consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Price

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Wisconsin joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

Settlement Update: Consumers To Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Charity Clark is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Vermont joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

AG Jennings co-leads national call to lawyers: stand strong against Trump’s threats

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, co-leading a coalition of 21 attorney generals, issued Wednesday an open letter to the legal community warning of illegal attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging the administration’s actions or representing politically disfavored clients.

Attorney General Lopez Fights for Lahaina Disaster Case Management Program Fema Funds

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a motion seeking a court order to force the Trump administration to unfreeze essential funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).