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Florida man files class action against Netflix over Paul-Tyson fight buffering issues

By Chris Dickerson |
Netflix is facing a potential class action lawsuit after a Hillsborough County man said he was upset by the “unwatchable” livestream of last week’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.

State AGs, DOJ seek limits to Google business practices to end search engine monopoly

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — State attorneys general, including West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the Justice Department have proposed a plan to end Google’s monopoly over internet search engines and to restore competition to benefit consumers.

Congratulations to Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

By Legal News Line |
We would like to congratulate the Amundsen Davis attorneys who were included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and 2024 Wisconsin Rising StarsSM lists.

Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the 2025 WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings

By Legal News Line |
Congratulations to the seven Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings.

Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

Attorney General Tong Statement on Eversource Winter Rate Increase

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement from Eversource that standard services rates will rise by 24 percent in January, resulting in a total average bill increase of 7.2 percent.

Attorney General Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Capital Murder and Attempted Murder Convictions in Jefferson County

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker, 44, of Birmingham, for capital murder and attempted murder. Fluker was convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on February 6, 2023.

Bradley and Lillie A. Hobson Recognized by Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program

By Legal News Line |
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) with a 2024 Medal of the Samaritan for her service to the organization, her third consecutive award honoring outstanding pro bono legal service.

Nelson Mullins Represents Azalea Capital in its Investment in The Virginia Food Group

By Legal News Line |
A team of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys represented Azalea Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, in its acquisition of The Virginia Food Group.

DOL probe gets green light as company argues it would ruin its business

By John O'Brien |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A company hoping to show the Department of Labor is wrecking its business with an investigation that would involve its clients has gotten very little help from a federal judge.

Attorney General Bird Opposes Biden-Harris Mandate that Jeopardizes Lifesaving, Small-Town Fire Departments

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that she led 19 other states in a comment letter opposing a new Biden-Harris mandate that will shut down small-town, volunteer fire departments.

Germantown Man Sentenced for Securities Fraud and Felony Theft of Over $129,000

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Ansoumane Camara, 35, of Germantown, Maryland, was sentenced for securities fraud and felony theft scheme over $100,000 in connection with the offer and sale of investment advice.

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over marijuana decriminalization ballot measure

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the City of Dallas and its officials following the adoption of a city charter amendment that seeks to decriminalize marijuana-related offenses.

Ken Paxton investigates possible ad company conspiracy against social media

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) regarding a potential anticompetitive scheme.

Minnesota man convicted for dark web child pornography offenses

By Legal Newsline |
A federal jury has convicted Craig James Myran, a 47-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, for his involvement in advertising, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material over the dark web.

Attorneys General propose measures against Google's alleged anticompetitive practices

By Legal Newsline |
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 37 other attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), has put forward a plan to address Google's alleged anticompetitive practices.

Conagra settles $142K dispute over employment practices with Minnesota AG

By Legal Newsline |
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a settlement with Conagra Brands, Inc. The agreement addresses the company's failure to provide essential employment information to seasonal workers at its Waseca processing facility and its...

Attorneys general propose solutions against Google's alleged search monopoly

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Mike Hilgers, along with a coalition of 52 state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice, has proposed measures to dismantle Google's search engine monopoly and encourage competition for consumer benefit.

Ellison joins coalition seeking remedies against Google's search monopoly

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice in proposing measures to address Google's monopoly over internet search engines.

Attorney General urges claims filing under Harris Jewelry settlement by December deadline

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has called on service members and veterans eligible for refunds under a 2022 settlement with Harris Jewelry to submit claims by December 21.