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DOJ naming Rocket Mortgage in appraisal lawsuit ‘a flagrant example of government overreach,’ says company spokesman
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has named Rocket Mortgage in a new lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in home appraisals, a claim that the company has called "a flagrant example of government overreach."
BakerHostetler Columbus Office Hosts Roundtable on AI
Chief Information Officer Katherine Lowry, Senior Manager of Innovation Leigh Zeiser and Partners Craig Hoffman and Nichole Sterling will participate in a roundtable discussion organized by privacy and security software provider OneTrust titled “Data Dialogues: Unlocking the Power of AI Through Effective Compliance.”
Dem Pa. AG candidate: Litigation not part of addressing climate change
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Democrat hoping to replace Michelle Henry as Pennsylvania Attorney General doesn't seem to be willing to push climate change lawsuits against the oil industry, like some local officials have.
Super Lawyers recognizes 18 lawyers from Reed Smith in New York City
Legal rankings publisher Super Lawyers has named eight lawyers from Reed Smith’s New York office to its 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers named a further 10 of the firm’s younger lawyers to its New York Metro Rising Stars list.
Georgia CPA sentenced for role in illegal tax shelter scheme
A Georgia accountant, Herbert Lewis, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for his involvement in promoting and selling illegal syndicated conservation easement tax shelters.
New Jersey man admits guilt in aiding Russian defense sector
Vadim Yermolenko, a dual U.S.-Russian national residing in New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to charges related to aiding Russia's defense sector in evading U.S. export controls.
Oregon AG urges voters without ballots to contact local election offices
With Election Day approaching, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has urged Oregon registered voters who have not received their ballots to contact their county elections office.
Lyft settles allegations over misleading driver earning claims with $2.1 million penalty
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a settlement with Lyft Inc. regarding allegations of misleading statements about driver earnings.
Medisca settles $21.75M claim over alleged inflated drug prices
Medisca Inc. has agreed to pay $21.75 million to resolve allegations of establishing false and inflated Average Wholesale Prices (AWPs) for two ingredients used in compounded prescriptions, according to the Justice Department.
Rossi addresses justice conference; meets key figures on Northern California visit
Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice recently visited Northern California, where she delivered a keynote address at the Pathways to Justice Conference in San Francisco.
Justice Department settles lawsuit over disability rights violations in Colorado
The Justice Department has announced a settlement agreement with the state of Colorado to address allegations that the state violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The...
Justice Department monitors Nov. 5 elections across 27 states for voting law compliance
The Justice Department has announced its plans to monitor the Nov. 5 general election for compliance with federal voting rights laws across 86 jurisdictions in 27 states.
Attorney General warns against relying on AI chatbots for voting information
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert advising voters against using AI chatbots for election-related inquiries.
Coalition urges US State Department action against global plastic pollution
New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded an initiative alongside a coalition of ten attorneys general, urging the U.S. State Department to advocate for a robust international treaty aimed at curbing global plastic pollution.
Ellison announces settlement with Blue Cross on mental health service access
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a settlement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to improve access to mental health services.
Two North Idaho Men Arrested for Exploitation of Children
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested thirty-one-year-old Bryce Berg on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, for 10 counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material and 1 count of attempted voyeurism after a search warrant was served at his residence.
Eighteen Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Named to the 2024 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys have been named to the 2024 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Man's estate can't sue Dept. of Defense over COVID vaccine claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Department of Defense has defeated a lawsuit that blamed it for the death of a man who took the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lt. Governor Way, Attorney General Platkin, and OHSP Director Doran Announce Safeguards to Protect the Right to Vote During the 2024 General Election
Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) Director Laurie Doran today announced that the State of New Jersey will be taking a multi-pronged approach to help ensure that the 2024 General Election is fair, transparent, secure, and runs smoothly.
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Urging Federal Court to Maintain Access to Emergency Abortion Care
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) in U.S. v. Idaho to protect access to emergency abortion care in Idaho.