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Wrongful death lawsuit against Fla. detox center says resident obtained drugs
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
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.
The Buckeye Institute Challenges SEC's Mandates in Court
Columbus, OH – On Thursday, The Buckeye Institute took a stand against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing an amicus brief in Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. Securities and Exchange Commission. The organization is urging the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to bar the SEC from compelling publicly traded companies to adhere to arbitrary racial and gender quotas.Director of litigation at The Buckeye Institute, David C. Tryon, emphasized the importance of the Securities Exchange Acts in a statement, saying, "The Securities Exchange Acts are...
Attorney General Miyares Leads Multistate Probe into Allegations of Anti-Israel BDS Movement by Investment Companies
Attorney General Miyares expressed his concerns, stating, “Investment companies making political stands with consumers’ money in the name of ‘environmental, social, and governance’ standards is wrong, reckless, and dangerous. Further leaning into those radical policies by embracing the BDS movement and punishing Israeli companies for defending themselves against terrorist attacks is inexcusable.”In August of 2022, 17 state attorneys general sent a letter to Morningstar, a large investing ratings company, expressing “serious concerns related to reports that...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Parts Supplier for Boeing
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., after reoccurring issues with certain airplane parts provided to Boeing. Spirit AeroSystems, described as "one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes," produces the fuselages for Boeing’s 737 jets. According to reports, manufacturing defects in these parts have led to concerning or dangerous incidents, some of which have occurred during flights.The Texas Business Organizations Code empowers the Office of the Attorney General to...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.