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Lawsuit filed against Illinois officials over prolonged vehicle seizure
On April 14, 2025, the Liberty Justice Center initiated legal action against the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and the Winnebago County State’s Attorney.
Liberty Justice Center files amicus brief in the Olivier v. City of Brandon case
The Liberty Justice Center has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Gabriel Olivier, a resident of Mississippi, in his legal battle against a city ordinance that limits free speech.
Liberty Justice Center challenges "Liberation Day" tariffs in court
The Liberty Justice Center has initiated legal actions against the Trump Administration over the imposition of "Liberation Day" tariffs, challenging the authority to implement these tariffs without congressional consent.
New filing: 'Whistleblowers' can back fraud, racketeering claims vs Simmons, other asbestos lawsuit firms
L.A.-based pipemaker J-M Manufacturing wants to revive its lawsuit against Simmons Hanly Conroy and now other prominent asbestos plaintiff firms. J-M claims to have a raft of whistleblowers who can back their allegations that much of the multi-billion dollar asbestos litigation industry is allegedly a fraudulent racket
Bradley Expands in Atlanta with Renovated Office Space in Promenade Tower
Bradley has moved its Atlanta office into its permanent, renovated space in Promenade Tower.
Mexican national indicted for allegedly bringing immigrants across U.S.-Canada border
A Mexican man has been indicted for allegedly bringing unauthorized immigrants into the United States.
Queens man sentenced in firearm and drug case
A resident of Queens, New York, Anthony Phelps, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for charges related to firearms and illegal drugs.
Judges refuses 'do-over' in J&J's failed $9B talc settlement
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - The Houston bankruptcy judge who denied Johnson & Johnson's $9 billion plan to settle tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims has now rejected calls from those affected to reconsider.
Opioid Abatement grants fuel collaborative prevention efforts in Garvin County schools
In Garvin County, Lindsay Elementary School Counselor Kassi Turner and Maysville Superintendent Shelly Hildebrand-Beach have teamed up with the goal of wiping out Oklahoma’s opioid epidemic.
Fox Rothschild’s Raleigh Office Moving to 301 Hillsborough Street
Fox Rothschild’s Raleigh office will move to a new state-of-the-art space at 301 Hillsborough Street on April 14, after nearly three decades at its current location.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Tackles Thorny Contours of Arrest Record Discrimination
In a recent case, Oconomowoc Area School District v. Cota, the Wisconsin Supreme Court examined the definition of “arrest record” and the circumstances under which employers may lawfully consider arrest records in making employment decisions.
Guatemalan man indicted for alleged child smuggling and fraudulent sponsorship in the US
On Thursday, a federal grand jury indicted a man on charges related to smuggling an unaccompanied alien child into the United States and submitting false statements to the Office of Refugee Resettlement to obtain custody of the minor.
Ohio unemployment rises despite job growth in March
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has provided an analysis of the latest jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, noting a rise in the state's unemployment rate.
North Carolina man sentenced to 135 months for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine
A Sanford resident, Antwan Lopez Clemons, received a sentence of over 11 years in prison in Winston-Salem for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Guilty verdict for Mexican national linked to Jalisco Cartel in major drug trafficking case
A federal jury in Spokane, Washington, has convicted Luis Esquivel-Bolanos, also known as “Colorado,” on multiple drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Kentucky man receives 25-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking
A Waynesburg, Kentucky man, Steven Fellmy, aged 46, has been sentenced to 300 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Los Angeles man sentenced to 27 months for money laundering conspiracy
Daniel Hooker, a 36-year-old resident of Los Angeles, has received a 27-month prison sentence from U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins.
U.S. Attorney's Office charges 329 individuals in Arizona for immigration-related offenses
During the week from April 12 to April 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 329 individuals with immigration-related criminal conduct.
Okemah resident pleads guilty to federal firearm charge
Eric Jason Franklin, a 53-year-old resident of Okemah, Oklahoma, has admitted guilt to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Felon indicted on firearm charge following lewd act arrest in D.C
Lawrence A. Jordan, a 44-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on a federal firearm charge.