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Luxury Handbag Company, Founder and Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Smuggling Handbags Made from Caiman and Python Skin

By Legal Newsline |
Luxury handbag company Gzuniga Ltd., its founder Nancy Teresa Gonzalez de Barberi and Gonzalez’s associate Mauricio Giraldo were sentenced to prison today for illegally importing merchandise from Colombia to the United States that was made from protected wildlife. All had previously pleaded guilty.Gzuniga was ordered to forfeit all handbags and other previously seized product, banned for three years from any activities involving commercial trade in wildlife and sentenced to serve three years of probation. Gonzalez was sentenced to 18 months in prison with credit for time...

New Jersey Man Charged with Federal Hate Crime for Breaking into Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University and Destroying Property

By Legal Newsline |
A New Jersey man has been charged with a federal hate crime for breaking into the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU) in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and destroying property."Jacob Beacher, 24, of Somerset County, was arrested this morning and charged by complaint with one count of intentional or attempted obstruction of religious practice and one count of making false statements to federal authorities." According to the criminal complaint, on April 10, during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, Beacher broke into the CILRU around 2:41 a.m., where he damaged the...

Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police Pursuit in Carroll County

By Legal News Line |
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal crash following a police pursuit that occurred in Eldersburg, Carroll County, Maryland, Saturday evening. 

Michigan lawyers can't file notice of med-mal case, Arkansas court says

By John O'Brien |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Out-of-state lawyers had no authority to file a notice of a medical malpractice lawsuit in Arkansas, a state appeals court ruled.

'Kick my ass': Doctor's statement after problem in surgery ruled inadmissible

By John O'Brien |
NEWPORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A surgeon who allegedly told the family of a patient to "kick my ass, I deserve it" after complications led to severe blood loss has won in court again after the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled the statement inadmissible.

Lawyers miss med-mal deadline but COVID orders keep lawsuit alive

By John O'Brien |
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Tolling orders in the COVID era have saved a medical malpractice lawsuit in Michigan, as a state appeals court has ruled the plaintiff had extra time to file.

Lawsuit filed over cable-railroad dispute

By Legal Newsline |
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - CSX says Cox Communications plans to install cable lines under its tracks, without regard for safety.

Wrongful death suit filed against dumpster company after cyclist killed in Boston

By Legal Newsline |
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit against a dumpster company alleges one of its trucks struck and dragged a cyclist in Boston, killing him.

Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Tax Scams

By Legal News Line |
As tax season comes to a close, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced tips to protect Iowans from tax and IRS scams.

Attorney General Raoul Defends Rule to Strengthen Particulate Matter Pollution Standards

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside 16 attorneys general, filed a motion to intervene in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final particulate matter (PM) standards rule against legal challenges.

Attorney General Griffin Unveils Opioid Mobile Health Clinic

By Legal News Line |
At a press conference in Malvern , Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the deployment of a mobile health clinic run by Arkansas Mobile Opioid Recovery (ARMOR). Griffin issued the following statement.

Attorney General Lopez Joins Coalition Defending Voting Rights Act From Attack in Georgia Redistricing Case

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Lopez joined a group of 19 attorneys general defending Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act—a key protection against racial discrimination in elections.

Atlanta business owner: Lawsuits are ‘causing auto and commercial rates to explode’

By M. N. Tirado |
Chris Hellgeth, owner of the Atlanta-based fuel-hauling company Vi-Mac, has called for "tort reform" to prevent lawsuits from "causing auto and commercial rates to explode." Hellgeth made this statement in an April 16 post on X.

Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim Delivers Remarks at Volunteer Service Event in Washington, D.C., to Commemorate Earth Day

By Legal Newsline |
Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim addressed a gathering at a volunteer service event in Washington, D.C., to mark Earth Day. He expressed gratitude to Washington Parks & People for their partnership in revitalizing greenspaces and highlighted the importance of their work in line with the Earth Day theme of "Planet versus Plastics." Kim also drew attention to Marvin Gaye's advocacy for the environment and the ongoing global efforts to negotiate a treaty to end plastic pollution.Kim commended the dedication of those working towards environmental causes and emphasized the...

Chief of National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section Matthew F. Blue Addresses EU Network Meeting on Battlefield Evidence

By Legal Newsline |
Chief of National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section, Matthew F. Blue, recently delivered remarks at the EU Network Meeting on Battlefield Evidence in The Hague. Blue expressed gratitude for the opportunity to discuss EU and U.S. cooperation on the sharing and utilization of battlefield evidence (BE) and collected exploitable material.Blue highlighted the importance of collaboration in protecting communities, stating, "Like the organizations you all represent, the primary mission of the Department of Justice, and in particular the office I represent, is to...

Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Highlights Fiscal Year 2023 Accomplishments on Earth Day

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) marked Earth Day by releasing their accomplishments report for Fiscal Year 2023. Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of ENRD emphasized the division's dedication to environmental justice and combating the climate crisis, stating, “We do this while carrying out a mission of remarkable breadth in enforcing federal laws enacted to protect public health, worker safety, natural resources, and animal welfare."The report showcases ENRD's efforts in defending pollution control measures, renewable energy...

Two Florida Steel Traders Sentenced for Money Laundering and Russia-Ukraine Sanctions Violations

By Legal Newsline |
John Can Unsalan, also known as Hurrem Can Unsalan, the president of Metalhouse LLC, a steel trading firm based in Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy. His former business associate, Sergey Karpushkin, a Belarusian national residing in Miami, was also sentenced to 21 months in prison for his role in the scheme.The charges stem from their dealings with Sergey Kurchenko, a pro-Russian Ukrainian oligarch who was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...

PFAS case against Cava never makes it to class action status

By John O'Brien |
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers won't be moving forward with their PFAS lawsuit against the Mediterranean food restaurant chain Cava Grill.

Lawyer in hot water over insurance claims deserved a hearing, Fifth Circuit rules

By John O'Brien |
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer who worked at a Houston law firm that has run afoul of the law will get a second chance to show he shouldn't have been suspended for nine months.

Fla. lawyer accused of mishandling funds

By Legal Newsline |
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A recent lawsuit accuses a Florida lawyer of mishandling funds that were supposed to be used to support a victim of medical malpractice.