LEGAL NEWSLINE

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement today following the signing of Senate Bill 976 (SB 976) into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), SB 976, also known as the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, aims to restrict social media companies and other website operators from using addictive algorithmic feeds, notifications, and other design features that encourage prolonged use by children and teens. The new law mandates parental consent for these features, allowing families to establish healthy...

Continuing a tradition begun in 2007, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in People v. Jeffrey Scott Armstrong as part of the “Court Community Connections” program. Student debriefing sessions led by Supreme Court Chief Commissioner Daniel C. Brubaker will be held before and after oral arguments. There will also be a community activity led by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Drummers.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 14 attorneys general, has submitted a multi-state letter to congressional leaders advocating for the passage of the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm Act (CATCH Act). The letter also encourages Congress to take additional measures to curb the flow of illegally trafficked firearms from the United States into the Caribbean. This influx of illegal arms has contributed to rising gun violence in the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti, where deteriorating security conditions and increased gang violence complicate...

A federal jury convicted Ruben Oseguera-Gonzalez, also known as El Menchito, today of conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine while knowing and intending that they would be imported into the United States. He was also found guilty of using, carrying, and brandishing firearms, including destructive devices, in furtherance of the drug trafficking conspiracy. The verdict followed a two-week jury trial in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), released a report on Luis Herrera’s death from an officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles, California, on September 17, 2022. The incident involved officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The report is part of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing efforts to provide transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. The report provides a detailed analysis of the incident and outlines DOJ's findings. After a thorough investigation, DOJ concluded that...

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that an Armstrong County man will serve 25 to 50 years in prison for providing a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced cocaine that killed another man in 2020.

After five days of trial, a federal jury convicted Richard Bhoolai, 65, of Cincinnati, for failing to pay taxes he withheld from employees’ wages at three restaurants he owned and operated.

Climate Pledge Arena to pay $477K in penalties, refunds as a result of AG Ferguson’s hidden fee investigation

The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of James Dellea, who died on September 11, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Saratoga Springs.

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners (“Board”) has secured the voluntary license surrender of a Monmouth County physician indicted on criminal charges related to his alleged longtime sexual abuse of a minor.

Whether Southwest Healthcare Services is a public entity subject to open records laws and, if so, whether they improperly denied a request for records.

Attorney General John M. Formella releases the following statement on Exeter Hospital’s Advanced Life Support Program.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Voupre Spa and its owners, accusing them of defrauding customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that Michael N. Ungar, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.

Troutman Pepper client Alum-a-Lift, a creator, manufacturer, and world-leading provider of advanced technology consisting of innovative ergonomic lifting equipment, headquartered in Winston, Georgia, has been acquired by Piab Group, a global leader in industrial automation.

Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Chicago office to 155 North Wacker Dr. SGR will occupy 57,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office space spanning the building’s 30th and 31st floors beginning in early 2026.

The lawsuit was filed by online content creator "Mr. Reagan," who famously published a video mocking Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris using AI tech to make it seem she described herself as "the ultimate diversity hire" and which drew pointed direct attacks from Gov. Newsom

The political action committee (PAC) Nevadans for Fair Recovery released a fact sheet in May about a ballot initiative seeking to cap attorney contingency fees at 20%. According to a survey included in the fact sheet, 71% of Nevadans support the initiative.

A Spanish man says Warner Bros. copied substantial parts of his work to make the 2019 film “Joker.”

SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A pair of attorneys have suggested that recently-issued guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) concerning alcohol consumption may one day set up litigation similar to that which the tobacco industry faced decades ago.