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Attorney General Kaul Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and 15 other states and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Apple maintains a monopoly over smartphones by imposing contractual restrictions on developers and withholding critical access points.In a statement, Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized, “Wisconsin consumers shouldn’t have to pay inflated...
Justice Department Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
The Justice Department has taken legal action against tech giant Apple, accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone markets. In a statement, it was highlighted that "Apple’s Broad-Based, Exclusionary Conduct Makes It Harder for Americans to Switch Smartphones, Undermines Innovation for Apps, Products, and Services, and Imposes Extraordinary Costs on Developers, Businesses, and Consumers."The lawsuit aims to address concerns that Apple's practices have hindered competition and innovation within the smartphone industry. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy...
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Lawsuit Against Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, in a recent address, announced a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice, along with 15 states and the District of Columbia, against tech giant Apple. The lawsuit, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, accuses Apple of violating Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.Garland highlighted Apple's significant market dominance, noting that "Apple's share of the U.S. performance smartphone market exceeds 70%, and its share of the entire U.S. smartphone market exceeds 65%." He pointed out that the company's...
Doctor Wendell Randall Sentenced for Prescription Fraud Scheme
Doctor Wendell Lewis Randall, 71, of Millers Creek, N.C., was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a prescription fraud scheme using a DEA registration number issued to another person. Randall, who pled guilty to the charges in November 2023, allowed unqualified medical providers to use his credentials to prescribe Suboxone without actually seeing the patients.According to court documents, Randall was affiliated with L5 Medical Holdings, operating as Pain Care Center in several Virginia locations. Despite being assigned to the Woodlawn clinic,...
Lawyer who sued over exclusion from L.A. trial attorney group loses lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge not only threw out the lawsuit of a lawyer kicked out of a Los Angeles trial attorney group but has ordered him to pay the other side's attorneys fees.
Class action over mini-Southern Comfort might be certified
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Having defeated some of a motion to dismiss, lawyers are now asking for class action status in a case alleging malt miniature bottles of Southern Comfort trick customers into thinking they are buying whiskey.
Pellet maker attacks class action, questions attorneys' use of the word 'exact'
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A maker of air gun pellets is asking a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action complaint that alleges the measurements on their ammunition is off.
Six Flags sued over processing fee on website
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers hope to score a payday with a lawsuit against Six Flags Great Escape Lodge over what they say is an illegal fee charged to online bookers.
Troutman Pepper Counsels UBS Asset Management in the Close of an Innovative Clean Energy Investment Structure
Troutman Pepper client UBS Asset Management, a large-scale asset manager with a presence in 23 markets, recently announced its role in a pioneering insurance structure aimed at promoting investment in clean energy.
Reed Smith’s Cheng, Cue named among top lawyers for DeSPAC transactions
Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that corporate partners Jennifer W. Cheng and Daryl Cue have been named among the top lawyers globally for DeSPAC transactions by MergerLinks.
Molson Coors faces another class action over mimosa Vizzy seltzers
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Another lawsuit claiming mimosa-flavored Vizzy hard seltzers should contain champagne has been filed.
AGO Takes Action to Protect Utahns Against Foreign-Sponsored Terrorism
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to President Joe Biden regarding the administration’s recent order to waive certain sanctions on Iranian funds for 120 days. The communication to the White House was led by the State of Iowa.
Eliana Baer Appointed to Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey’s Board
Fox Rothschild congratulates Eliana Baer, who was appointed to the inaugural Board of the Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey (JBAR).
Adam Hiller Named Co-Managing Partner of GRSM Nashville Office
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has named Adam Hiller Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Nashville office. He joins Heather Gwinn in this shared leadership role.
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads call to U.S. Senate to pass Laken Riley Act
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads a 26-state coalition calling on the United States Senate to quickly pass the Laken Riley Act.
West Warwick man charged with domestic assault and firearms charges
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Memorandum on New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law
Attorney General John M. Formella is pleased to announce the publication of this 2024 edition of the Attorney General’s Memorandum on New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law, RSA Chapter 91-A.
CEO of The Buckeye Institute Testifies Before Congress on Administrative State
Columbus, OH – The CEO of The Buckeye Institute, Robert Alt, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust. Alt highlighted the issues with government agencies adjudicating their own cases, noting the threats to civil liberties and traditional protections for defendants in federal courts.Alt emphasized the concerning statistics regarding agency adjudication, pointing out that agencies like the SEC have significantly higher success rates in their own hearings...
Investigation Underway for Manitowoc County Officer Involved Incident
MISHICOT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved incident that took place in Mishicot, Wis. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.According to the report, officers from the Mishicot Police Department responded to a domestic dispute on South Main Street, where they encountered a subject who approached them aggressively despite verbal commands. The officers used non-lethal means to try to control the individual, who then required life-saving measures and was subsequently taken to a local...
Attorney General Hilgers and State Treasurer Briese Warn Nebraskans about Tax-Related Scams
Tax season is in full swing, along with tax scams.