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Independent Investigations Division Investigating a Fatal OfficerInvolved Shooting in Baltimore County

By Legal News Line |
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland. 

Drummond urges Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for convicted murderer

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Gentner Drummond formally requested that the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board deny clemency for convicted murderer George John Hanson. His clemency hearing is May 7.

Thompson Coburn Welcomes Kimberly Rennick as Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer

By Legal News Line |
Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly Bero Rennick to the firm’s leadership team in the role of Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer (CBDMO).

Texans for Lawsuit Reform warns of explosion of nuclear verdicts

By A. C. Benavides |
Texans for Lawsuit Reform announced on their X profile that nuclear verdicts are threatening the state’s economy and driving up business costs.

Perryman Group study links $367.8 billion in excess tort costs to $557.8 billion in lost output

By B. J. Milam |
The Perryman Group has announced that the U.S. economy incurs an annual loss of $557.8 billion due to $367.8 billion in excess tort costs.

Philadelphia firm blasts Trump's campaign against Big Law

By John O'Brien |
WASHINGTON - Attorneys at the prominent Philadelphia plaintiffs firm Kline & Specter are supporting law students who object to President Donald Trump's actions against the firm Susman Godfrey.

Tenn. law lets dead woman's lawsuit move forward; She was filmed showering at nursing home

By Daniel Fisher |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - The daughter of an elderly woman who was filmed by a shower attendant, who shared the images with her incarcerated boyfriend, can continue with a privacy lawsuit after the death of her mom, Tennessee’s highest court has ruled.

Weld County to host warrant clearance event on May 2

By Legal Newsline |
The 19th Judicial District is set to host its fourth Warrant Clearance Day in collaboration with Greeley Municipal Court.

Attorney General Brown Honors Fallen and Injured Workers on Worker Memorial Day

By Legal News Line |
Thursday, April 24, is Worker Memorial Day. A day for communities across the United States to come together to honor workers who died on the job or from job-related injuries over the past year.

Attorney General Alan Wilson demands City of Columbia repeal unconstitutional faith-based counseling ban

By Legal News Line |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has formally demanded that the City of Columbia repeal City Ordinance 2021-021, citing clear conflicts with state law and violations of constitutional rights. In a letter sent to the Columbia City Council , Wilson urged immediate action to bring the city into compliance with state statutes and the South Carolina Constitution.

Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting Law Firm Singled Out by Executive Order

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Charity Clark has joined 20 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of law firm Susman Godfrey, which is challenging an unconstitutional presidential order issued as retribution against the firm for representing clients in the aftermath of the 2020 election and defending the integrity of that election.

AG Fitch Secures Temporary Restraining Order toProtect Mississippi's Independent Pharmacies

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Lynn Fitchsought and secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) against GoodRx, Inc.;GoodRx Holdings, Inc.; MS CVS Pharmacy, LLC; and Inside Rx, LLC, stoppingthem from forcing pharmacies to take discount card program reimbursements involuntarily, in violation of Section 83-9-6.1, Miss. Code Annotated.

Attorney General Platkin Co-Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Law Firm Singled Out by Executive Order

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is co-leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of law firm Susman Godfrey, which is challenging an unconstitutional presidential order that retaliates against the firm for representing clients in the aftermath of the 2020 election and defending the integrity of that election.

Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Support Critical Legal Services for Vulnerable Americans

By Legal News Line |
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general in sending letters to leaders in the United States House and Senate urging them to keep in place critical funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in upcoming appropriations bills.

Kirkland Represents Linden on Close of Oversubscribed Fund VI at $5.4 Billion

By Legal News Line |
Kirkland & Ellis advised Linden Capital Partners on the completion of fundraising for its sixth flagship healthcare buyout fund, surpassing its $4.5 billion target and initial $5.0 billion hard cap in just under nine months.

Griffin: ‘Financial fraud isn’t a new problem, but we’re taking a new approach to fighting it’

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Tim Griffin released the following statement after announcing the formation of a Financial Fraud Task Force to be led by his office.

Child Support Hearings Office Successfully Transitions To Virtual Hearings

By Legal News Line |
The Department of the Attorney General Office of Child Support Hearings (OCSH) has successfully transitioned to conducting administrative hearings almost exclusively by video conference, as part of the department’s efforts to modernize operations.

DOJ announces indictment for suspended Wilmington Police Officer in use of force case

By Legal News Line |
On April 14, suspended Wilmington Police Officer Sgt. Caro Spearman was indicted on charges of Assault Third Degree, Offensive Touching and two counts of Official Misconduct in New Castle County Superior Court.

Colorado man faces charges in payroll fraud and identity theft case

By Legal Newsline |
A Colorado man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.

Yakima man sentenced for violating domestic violence no-contact order with firearm possession

By Legal Newsline |
Yakima, Washington – Federal authorities have sentenced Benjamin D. Cliett from Yakima, Washington, to two years in prison following his conviction on charges of possessing firearms while subject to a domestic violence-related no-contact order....