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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.”

Attorney General Formella, AG Coalition Shuts Down SEC Climate Mandate on Businesses

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General John M. Formella announced a victory against a Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) mandate that would force businesses to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.

Consumer Alert – Scammers Targeting New Hampshire Residents by Posing as Medicare to Obtain Personal Identifying Information

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General John M. Formella issues a Consumer Alert for New Hampshire residents, especially New Hampshire Medicare recipients, warning of scammers posing as Medicare representatives to obtain personal identifying information.

DOJ Publishes New Rule to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department has taken a significant step towards clarifying the regulations around the sale of firearms. The department announced the submission of the “Engaged in the Business” Final Rule to the Federal Register. This new rule aims to define the circumstances under which an individual is considered to be 'engaged in the business' of dealing in firearms. The primary goal of this rule is to enhance compliance with the federal background check requirement for firearm sales by federal firearms licensees.In a statement, the Justice Department highlighted the...

Walmart defends sunscreen as 'reef friendly'

By John O'Brien |
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Walmart is arguing a class action lawsuit accusing it of destroying the ocean's coral reef is ridiculous.

Snapchat says it's not to blame for crash that killed teen girl

By John O'Brien |
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Snapchat is attacking a wrongful death lawsuit that blames its Speed Filter for a fatal car accident in South Carolina.

Company sued for making Mexican-style ice cream in California wins

By John O'Brien |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A controversial class action lawyer is not be able to sue the maker of Mexican-style frozen treats because they are made in California.

Va. law firm hopes to recoup at least $7 million in attorneys fees from Kytch

By Legal Newsline |
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A Virginia law firm has gone to court to enforce an arbitration award in a dispute worth at least $7 million dollars from a former client.

Lawsuit says ant killer won't kill 162 mounds

By Legal Newsline |
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit against Scotts and Walmart says ant-killer they sell won't treat as many mounds as promised on the package.

Anne B. de Fontenay Brings More Than Two Decades of Financial Management Experience to Her New Role as Saul Ewing Chief Financial Officer

By Legal News Line |
Saul Ewing is welcoming a new chief financial officer to the firm, Anne B. de Fontenay, who will serve as a key strategic advisor to the managing partner, executive partner, the Executive Committee and other firm leaders regarding business planning, profitability, growth targets and revenue goals.

Argenti Appointed to Juneau DA

By Legal News Line |
Anna Argenti is the new Juneau District Attorney.

Idaho, Kentucky, and Multistate Coalition Hands Significant Defeat to Biden Administration’s Green Agenda

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Tuesday that a federal judge blocked the Biden Administration’s highway emissions rule that tried to drive gas-powered cars off the road.

AG Campbell Joins Supreme Court Brief Opposing The Criminalization Of Involuntary Homelessness

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting the respondents, two homeless individuals, in City of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson and John Logan.

Attorney General Nessel Files Amicus Brief in Support of Transparency for Law Enforcement Organizations

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an amicus brief in the Court of Claims in the case of Invisible Institute and Detroit Metro Times v Michigan State Police. The lawsuit, filed under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, seeks disclosure of the names of certified Michigan police officers.

Jackson Lewis Recognized with 2023 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation

By Legal News Line |
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Cigna Healthcare has selected the firm as a recipient of the 2023 Gold level Healthy Workforce Designation, the highest level of this recognition, for demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering a sustainable, healthy work culture.

Reed Smith represents Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor, on acquisition of Pinseeker

By Legal News Line |
Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor, Inc., the parent company of more than three dozen renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products, on its acquisition of Pinseeker, the leading simulator off-course golf and connectivity app that hosts real-time, virtual, closest-to-the-pin tournaments.

Greenberg Traurig’s Whitney Mark Named SFNet ‘40 Under 40’ Award Honoree

By Legal News Line |
Whitney A. Mark, an associate in Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Minneapolis office, was named one of Secured Finance Network’s (SFNet) “40 Under 40” Award honorees.

Multistate Coalition Defeats Biden Administration’s Green Agenda in Court

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced that a 21-state coalition including North Dakota persuaded a federal judge to block the most recent example of federal overreach by the Biden Administration.

Nebraska Attorney General's Office Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Family Emergency Scams

By Legal News Line |
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is issuing a Consumer Alert regarding an increase in Family Emergency Scams in Nebraska.

Justice Department Updates Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department has unveiled a new rule aimed at updating the definition of “engaged in the business” as a firearms dealer in order to enhance compliance with federal background check requirements for firearm sales. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the significance of the regulation, stating, “Under this regulation, it will not matter if guns are sold on the internet, at a gun show, or at a brick-and-mortar store: if you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit, you must be licensed, and you must conduct background checks.”Deputy Attorney General Lisa...