State Supreme Court
Minn. SC to decide if protections apply to journalists accused of trespassing in Dakota Access Pipeline case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering whether the state's Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) protects newsgatherers like Unicorn Riot from disclosing unpublished materials—even if they are accused of trespassing while gathering news.
Attorneys & Judges
Jury convicts man for second-degree murder in Washington
Attorneys & Judges
Houston man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
A Houston man, aged 49, has been convicted of illegally possessing six firearms, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Attorneys & Judges
Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into US
Juan Jose-Ambrosio, a 27-year-old Mexican citizen residing in Onondaga County, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States.
In the wake of escalating auto insurance rates in Georgia, a small but significant legal reform could signal the beginning of relief for drivers across the state - if the House would take action…
From WV Record
From WV Record
TOPDOG Legal Marketing Named Finalist of 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Greater Arizona
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC as a finalist for the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses that operate with integrity.
Arizona Estate Law Firm Unveils New Brand, Website
Chandler, Arizona (AZ) attorney Bernard M. Strass is excited to announce fresh branding and a new website for his AZ estate law firm, Desert Rose Estate and Elder Law. The law firm’s new name reflects a full concentration on estate and life planning that enables Strass to provide focused and dedicated legal services for these matters. It also honors Strass’s father, Luke, who owned Desert Draperies and Interiors in Phoenix for many years and Strass’s mother’s family, the Roses.
State AG
Investigation launched into death at Marcy Correctional Facility
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced an investigation into the death of Robert Brooks, who died following an encounter with officers from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision at Marcy Correctional...
State AG
Attorney General urges NC servicemembers defrauded by jewelry company to file claims
The Attorney General of North Carolina, Josh Stein, has called on servicemembers who were defrauded by Harris Jewelry to submit their claims before the deadline on December 21, 2024.
State AG
Attorney General supports affordable housing project against City of Goleta
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed an amicus brief in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court supporting a proposed affordable housing project in Goleta.
State AG
Attorney General secures $4.4M from firm aiding illegal retention of NY gift card funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with Card Compliant LLC, securing nearly $4.4 million from the company for its role in helping H&M retain millions of dollars in unused gift card funds.
State AG
Philadelphia caregivers sentenced for neglect leading to critical hospitalization
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the sentencing of two Philadelphia direct care workers, Rashina Long and Jasmine Long, for neglecting a quadriplegic relative.
State AG
Lawsuit filed against Florida firm for alleged scam targeting Pennsylvania businesses
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the filing of a lawsuit against PA Corporate Certificates, LLC, a Florida-based company, and its owners.
State AG
Michael J. Mullen remembered for contributions to law and public service
Michael John Mullen, born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away in 2024.
Opinion
Buckeye Institute challenges ABA's race-based law school accreditation changes
The Buckeye Institute has submitted comments to the American Bar Association (ABA) regarding proposed changes to Standard 206 of the ABA Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools.
Attorneys & Judges
Myrtle Beach man sentenced for solicitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Thomas Jarrod Hood has been sentenced to prison for Criminal Solicitation of a Minor.
Court denies motion to dismiss AFL lawsuit against surveillance program
Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana ruled against two motions to dismiss a lawsuit filed by America First Legal (AFL) concerning a mass-surveillance and censorship program.
America First Legal challenges CISA's role in monitoring COVID-19 narratives
America First Legal (AFL) has released a document obtained through litigation against the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), revealing insights into CISA's monitoring of social media narratives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Airlines agrees to halt discriminatory hiring after legal challenge
The Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has informed America First Legal (AFL) that American Airlines will cease discriminatory employment practices.
America First Legal investigates alleged ties between Andy McCabe and controversial AG Garland memo
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into the involvement of former FBI Deputy Director Andy McCabe and his wife, Jill McCabe, with Attorney General Merrick Garland's October 4, 2021 memo.
America First Legal investigates FEMA over alleged bias in hurricane aid distribution
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following allegations that the agency withheld disaster relief for Hurricanes Helene and Milton from homeowners displaying Trump signs.
Sanofi likely to see legal pushback over recently announced 340B rebate program
As major pharmaceutical companies continue to challenge federal regulations over the 340B drug discount program, French drugmaker Sanofi has announced it will adopt a rebate model for its 340B drugs.
Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops
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
Constitution doesn't block Indiana's ban on gender transition procedures for kids: Appeals court
A divided federal appeals panel said the Indiana ban on surgeries, puberty blockers and other care do not violate parent's rights to direct their children's medical care nor the speech rights of doctors, dissolving a lower court's injunction blocking enforcement of the law
Ex-BART workers fired over Covid vax mandate should get $7.8M, jury says
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District should pay at least $1.1 million to six workers who were fired in 2022 after BART repeatedly refused to grant religious exemptions and accommodations to workers who said their faith prevented them from complying with BART's Covid shot mandate
Paxton sues Biden administration for refusing to verify citizenship status of potentially ineligible voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary and other parties in the Biden administration for refusing to comply with federal law requiring them to assist States in verifying the citizenship status of potentially ineligible people registered to vote.
Louisville man receives over 11-year sentence for child pornography offenses
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 11 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing and possessing child pornography.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
Arizona's 'dark money' law doesn't threaten speech, court rules
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - An Arizona law requiring organizations that support political campaigns to report the ultimate source of donations over $5,000 doesn’t violate freedom of speech, an appeals court ruled, rejecting arguments the measure was unconstitutional and threatened donors with violence.
Powerful lawyer in S.C. asbestos court warned to stop, or possibly face jail time
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A U.K. court has threatened South Carolina attorney Peter Protopapas with prison if he continues to claim he is the legal representative of Cape Plc, a U.K. company whose corporate predecessor once mined asbestos in South Africa.
Overseas, judge criticizes South Carolina's asbestos litigation money-machine
The controversial plan to bring dead companies back to life in South Carolina to raid insurance policies they held decades ago doesn't fly in the United Kingdom.
Flying mattresses aren't a 'dangerous condition,' court rules in casino case
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - A jury doesn’t need to decide whether day-bed cushions that took to the air during a squall and “popped” a casino customer in the back of the head represented a dangerous condition, a Mississippi appeals court ruled, upholding a trial court’s dismissal.
Judge awards PFAS lawyers almost $100M from Tyco, BASF settlements
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - It's nearly $100 million for lawyers pushing PFAS lawsuits on behalf of public water systems, as a federal judge has approved their request for fees from settlements with BASF and Tyco.
Georgia insurance report coming Nov. 1 could bolster long-awaited tort reform
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Tort reform may finally be prioritized in Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's legislative agenda next year.