Attorneys & Judges
Judge Bibas on SEC’s crypto crackdown: A ‘haphazard enforcement strategy’
Judge Stephanos Bibas of the Third Circuit Court has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) current approach to cryptocurrency regulation, describing it as lacking clarity and consistency.
Asbestos
J&J appeals now-$39M Carolina talc verdict, says trial judge was hostile
State Supreme Court
Protections for minority teachers affirmed, as Minn. court says taxpayers can't challenge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - A taxpayer can't challenge a Minnesota school district's preference for helping minority teachers keep their jobs, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
Climate Change
SCOTUS declines to hear Big Oil's appeal of Hawaii climate change ruling
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court will let stand a ruling in Hawaii that paves the way for government officials represented by contingency fee lawyers to sue the oil industry over the effects of global warming.
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.
Attorneys & Judges
Officer honored for valor after life-saving actions during shooting incident
Hopi Law Enforcement Services Officer Tony Pawasiema received recognition at the U.S. Attorney’s Law Enforcement Awards ceremony on Monday for his bravery in the line of duty.
Attorneys & Judges
New federal charges filed against seven individuals in Florida crime spree
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced a new 16-count federal indictment against seven individuals linked to a series of crimes over four years, including drug trafficking and armed robberies culminating in a double homicide on...
Attorneys & Judges
Man sentenced for child sexual abuse on Kalispel Reservation
U.S. Attorney Vanessa Waldref announced that Fleet Patrick Matt, 49, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for one count of abusive sexual contact.
State AG
Lawsuit targets Herkimer County vape shop over illegal sales practices
New York Attorney General Letitia James, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Health (DOH), has filed a lawsuit against G Smoke 360 Corp. and Liberty Smokeland.
Attorneys & Judges
Justice Department reaches settlement over San Luis Obispo County Jail conditions
The Justice Department has announced a settlement with San Luis Obispo County to address conditions at the county jail that were found to violate federal laws, including the Eighth and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and the Americans...
Attorneys & Judges
Florence man charged with multiple counts related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Malike Williams, a 29-year-old resident of Florence, South Carolina.
Attorneys & Judges
Chicago man convicted for multiple kidnappings and carjackings
A Chicago man, Andrew Anania, has been convicted by a federal jury on multiple charges including kidnapping, carjacking, and firearm offenses.
Attorneys & Judges
Brentwood couple sentenced for falsifying information on loan application
Two Brentwood, Pennsylvania residents were sentenced in federal court on January 15, 2025, for making false statements on a loan application.
Attorneys & Judges
Philadelphia man receives nine-year sentence for cocaine trafficking
A Philadelphia resident has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking.
Biden-Harris administration reverses firearm license policy following lawsuit
Last week, a significant legal development unfolded as America First Legal (AFL) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) achieved a victory against the Biden-Harris Administration.
America First Legal warns sanctuary city officials about legal consequences
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated a campaign targeting elected officials in sanctuary jurisdictions across the United States, warning them of potential legal repercussions for obstructing federal immigration law enforcement.
America First Legal releases photos of Bidens meeting Chinese officials
America First Legal (AFL) has released photographs depicting Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, during the Obama-Biden Administration.
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.
Exxon: CA A/G Bonta, enviro activists conspired with foreign 'green energy' interests in plastic recycling suits
ExxonMobil has sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta and environmental activist organizations, accusing them of working with an anti-oil Australian billionaire to launch a coordinated "lawfare" campaign against ExxonMobil, including recent lawsuits over Exxon's 'advanced recycling' programs
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
Judge Bibas on SEC’s crypto crackdown: A ‘haphazard enforcement strategy’
Judge Stephanos Bibas of the Third Circuit Court has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) current approach to cryptocurrency regulation, describing it as lacking clarity and consistency.
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.
J&J appeals now-$39M Carolina talc verdict, says trial judge was hostile
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - South Carolina's asbestos judge took more than $16 million off of Johnson & Johnson's share of a huge talcum powder verdict, but that isn't stopping the company from seeking total relief from the state's appeals courts.
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.
Third Circuit seeks applicants for independent grand jury counsel positions
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit on Hawaiʻi Island is inviting applications for the role of independent grand jury counsel in Hilo and Kona.
Australian's Qatar injury claims against Oxy fail in Texas
HOUSTON - Occidental Petroleum and its Qatar wing have defeated a globe-spanning lawsuit in Texas concerning on-the-job injuries sustained by an Australian man.
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.