Federal Gov
Trump’s FTC carrying the torch for Biden’s progressive antitrust agenda
Despite radical changes to a multitude of federal departments and agencies since the start of the Trump administration, it appears to be business-as-usual at the Federal Trade Commission.
Reform
ATRA CEO: 'Public nuisance litigation has become the new frontier for plaintiffs’ lawyers seeking to circumvent traditional liability principles'
Lawsuits
State Sen. Sharer on Democratic-backed legal reforms: 'Trial attorneys can abuse the system for their own personal gain'
Attorneys & Judges
'Giant Killa!' law firm fights Beasley Allen lawsuit after partnership blows up in J&J talc bankruptcy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Disappointment can't be the basis for a lawsuit, a personal injury firm says after being sued by lawyers it once teamed with to push asbestos litigation against Johnson & Johnson.
From Louisiana Record
University student held at Louisiana facility in court battle to fight deportation
A Columbia University student who was picked up by plainclothes agents, called a threat to U.S. foreign policy and targeted with deportation remains in federal custody in Louisiana, despite a federal judge’s order that his case be transferred to New Jersey.
From Southwest Texas Record
One of the most complicated tort trials in history continues to unfold in a Texas bankruptcy court.
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
States file lawsuit against HHS over $11 billion in public health grant terminations
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has co-led a coalition involving 23 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
State AG
Attorney General Dana Nessel joins lawsuit over halted public health grants in Michigan
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has united with 23 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit targeting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
State AG
Court blocks Trump Administration's attempt to end TPS for Venezuelans
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that a U.S. District Court has blocked the Trump Administration's attempt to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela.
State AG
Nessel and coalition oppose voter registration changes under the SAVE Act
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, represented in Congress as H.R. 22.
New York man sentenced to 75 months for role in rental car fraud scheme
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has sentenced James E. McGhaney to 75 months in prison for his involvement in a rental car theft scheme.
Attorneys & Judges
Upper Marlboro resident pleads guilty in $20 million money laundering scheme
Adanegbe Gift Osenmwenkhae, aged 39, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has pled guilty to charges related to managing and supervising a significant money laundering scheme.
Attorneys & Judges
Iowa man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges after absconding
Nathan Nickless, a 40-year-old from Dakota City, Iowa, entered a guilty plea in Sioux City's federal court on April 1, 2025.
Attorneys & Judges
Guatemalan national pleads guilty to immigration violations in Texas
A Guatemalan national, Wilmer Armando Xitumul-Godinez, has admitted to immigration violations in Texas.
Lawsuits
Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act faces scrutiny in Supreme Court brief
America First Legal and U.S. Representative Brandon Gill have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court to support President Trump’s measures against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act faces scrutiny in Supreme Court brief
America First Legal and U.S. Representative Brandon Gill have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court to support President Trump’s measures against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
State Sen. Sharer on Democratic-backed legal reforms: 'Trial attorneys can abuse the system for their own personal gain'
Bill Sharer, a State Senator for New Mexico District 1, has accused Democratic lawmakers of enabling trial attorneys to exploit the legal system for personal and political gain.
SEC retracts defense of contested climate rules in legal case
The Liberty Justice Center has achieved a notable victory in the legal case against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding climate change rules.
America First Legal seeks federal probe into Ohio school district policies
America First Legal (AFL) has requested a federal investigation into the Bethel, Ohio public school system, accusing it of violating Title IX and an Executive Order issued by former President Trump.
Court denies IBM's motion in racial and gender discrimination lawsuit
America First Legal (AFL) has achieved a significant legal development in its lawsuit against International Business Machine Corporation (IBM).
'A glaring loophole': PREP Act doesn't stop lawsuit from N.C. teen vaxxed against his will
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - The North Carolina Supreme Court won't stop the parents of a then-14-year-old vaccinated against COVID-19 against his will, despite a federal law that shields defendants from liability during health emergencies.
Missouri AG asks DOGE to investigate $5B Grain Belt Express project
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called for an immediate investigation into a nearly $5 billion federal loan guarantee supporting the Grain Belt Express project, which he describes as "one of the most egregious abuses of taxpayer dollars in recent memory."
'This ends today:' DOJ asks court to block IL, Chicago from using 'Sanctuary' laws to hinder deportation of criminals
Federal lawsuit from the Trump administration asserts the state of Illinois, city of Chicago and Cook County are unconstitutionally using state laws and local ordinances to shield illegal immigrants - and particularly, illegal immigrants who have been convicted of other, violent crimes - from being removed from the U.S.
Bonus for railroad workers to get COVID vax could be 'coercive'
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - Federal law preempts a Montana statute barring discrimination against unvaccinated workers but BNSF employees can still pursue claims a $300 bonus for getting vaccinated was “coercive.”
Former LAP board member: Clerkship accountability project has messaging problem
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A former board member at the Legal Accountability Project (LAP) is not surprised that Yale Law School has barred the use of student organization funds to subscribe to LAP's "Centralized Clerkships Database.”
Felon pleads guilty to firearm possession intercepted at Reinhardt University
Joshua Timothy Rex admitted guilt to illegally possessing firearms as a felon after law enforcement intercepted him on the Reinhardt University campus.
House minority leader gives $18K to Wis. liberal SC candidate, wants help with congressional maps
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Electing a liberal state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin is key to the future of the Democratic party, the nation's House minority leader has said with his mouth and checkbook.
South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Massey said to be ‘disappointed’ in compromise version of tort reform measure Senate Bill 244
The South Carolina Senate passed a bill late Wednesday night aimed at overhauling personal injury lawsuit and insurance rules to lower insurance rates for businesses.
Judge finds no racketeering enterprise in asbestos cases brought by Simmons Hanly
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The prominent asbestos law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy has defeated accusations that it cheated its way to billions of dollars for its clients.
As J&J's talc trial goes on, Beasley Allen wants the whole thing moved to a different court
HOUSTON - As a Houston federal bankruptcy judge conducts a lengthy trial over whether to approve Johnson & Johnson's plan to effectively settle tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims, lawyers against that strategy are fighting to move the issue to a different court.
Sonya H. Toma appointed District Family Court Judge for Maui County
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today announced the appointment of Sonya H. Toma as a judge for the District Family Court of the Second Circuit in Maui County.
Landowner appeals EPA Clean Waters Act ruling to Fourth Circuit
RICHMOND, Virginia – A West Virginia landowner is appealing a federal court ruling he says allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to unlawfully enforce the Clean Water Act.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Tort reform legislation will protect local businesses and consumers
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has introduced a tort reform package aimed at addressing excessive litigation to protect local businesses and consumers.