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Mariner Finance, targeted by AGs, says lawsuit is 'a misunderstanding of the law'

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A lending company facing federal action by state officials continues to stand by its business practices as more states attack them - despite the federal government's own investigation finding no wrongdoing.

The 'right to food' in Maine doesn't mean you can hunt on Sundays

By Daniel Fisher |
PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) - A “right to food” enshrined in the Maine Constitution includes the right to hunt but not on Sunday, the state’s highest court ruled, upholding a ban on Sabbath activities dating back to the 1800s.

No cash for woman in case of exploding showerhead

By Daniel Fisher |
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newline) - A woman who claimed she was injured by an exploding shower nozzle failed to muster any evidence a hotel was to blame, an appeals court ruled, rejecting her argument a maid must have damaged the device while she was out shopping.

Lawsuit targets whether meat in Pup-Peroni is 'real'

By Legal Newsline |
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer is claiming the "real beef" used in Pup-Peroni dog treats is something else.

Another suit alleges benzene in acne products at Walmart

By Legal Newsline |
FLORENCE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A South Carolina federal lawsuit alleges harmful ingredients in Walmart's Equate-brand acne treatment.

The Only Constant is Change on April 18, 2024

By Legal News Line |
Jake Rubinstein will present “The Only Constant is Change” for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association.

Greenberg Traurig’s Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Nominated for ACM Awards

By Legal News Line |
Several Greenberg Traurig, LLP Entertainment & Media Practice clients have received nominations for the 59th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards taking place May 16.

TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams

By Legal News Line |
With Tax Day around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of scams related to tax returns.

Attorney General Jackley Announces Texas Couple Convicted By Jury on Theft Charges

By Legal News Line |
South Dakota Attorney Marty Jackley has announced that a Texas couple has been convicted of a combined six charges in connection with stealing or attempting to steal the property of another person.

Powerball Winning Streak Continues in North Dakota

By Legal News Line |
The North Dakota Powerball winning streak reaches three consecutive draws, as two prizes won big with Powerball six-figure wins!

Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Against the Biden Administration’s Abandoning of Immigration Rule

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of states attempting to stop the Biden administration’s capitulation to illegal immigration activists.

AG Ferguson’s statement on ruling in Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement after a Cowlitz County Superior Court judge presiding over an enforcement action against Gator’s Custom Guns ruled that Washington’s ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional.

Polsinelli Continues Real Estate Practice Growth With Two New Shareholders

By Legal News Line |
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is continuing its strong growth in real estate and has welcomed two new shareholders to the practice – Genniveve D. Ramsey in Kansas City and Charlie J. Smith in Denver.

Death Investigation in Park Falls, Wis.

By Legal Newsline |
PARK FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a death in Park Falls, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of April 13, 2024.At approximately 4:09 p.m., officers with the Park Falls Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near the 600 block of 2nd Avenue North in Park Falls. When they arrived, officers found a deceased adult with multiple gunshot wounds. A handgun was found at the scene. A suspect has been taken into custody."There is no danger to the public at this time," assured the...

SCOTUS: CA appeal court wrong to block man from suing El Dorado County over $23K 'traffic fees' for one house

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The U.S. Supreme Court took to task the California Third District Court of Appeals for ruling that the Fifth Amendment's prohibition on property takings doesn't apply to permit fee schemes enacted by legislatures, like the El Dorado County Board.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Releases New Inspection of Public Records Act Guide

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the release of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s new Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) guide, a comprehensive resource for government transparency in New Mexico.

Officer Involved Shooting in Wisconsin Under Investigation

By Legal Newsline |
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved shooting that took place in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024.According to reports, deputies from the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle crash in the 2800 block of W. Prospect Avenue in the Town of Grand Chute. Upon arrival, they encountered an individual brandishing a knife. Despite attempts to subdue the individual with a taser, one deputy resorted to discharging...

America First Legal Challenges District Attorneys' Transparency in Georgia Supreme Court

By Legal Newsline |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a brief in the case Gonzalez v. Miller, where the Georgia Supreme Court is deciding whether Georgia’s Open Records Act applies to district attorneys’ offices. This critical case arises out of Athens-Clarke County, but the underlying issue is one that would also prevent public oversight and accountability of other district attorneys’ offices, like Fulton County, where Fani Willis is continuing her political prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump.On “Day One,” Athens-Clarke County District Attorney Deborah...

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition in Defense of Federal Climate Disclosures Rule

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 19 states in support of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rules. These rules, which were recently published, mandate that public companies disclose climate-related risks that could significantly impact their business operations.In a statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, "Publicly listed companies should be transparent about their climate-related costs and risks." He highlighted the significance of the rules in ensuring that companies provide...

Jury has to decide if low blood sodium, or something else, caused woman's fall

By Daniel Fisher |
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who blamed her fall on an emergency physician’s failure to treat low blood sodium will have to go back to trial, after the Virginia Supreme Court reversed her $1.6 million jury verdict based on improper jury instructions.