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Justice Department Updates Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer
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...
Sen. Scott: 'Now is the wrong time to play political games that limit access to credit’
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution on April 8 to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) rule limiting credit card “late fees.”
Social media firms brace for lawsuits after Florida enacts law banning kids from platforms
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to sign legislation that bans children under 14 years old from social media platforms – and puts in place new online restrictions on 14- to 15-year-olds – may spark litigation over the new law, critics say.
The Buckeye Institute Reacts to Governor DeWine’s State of the State Speech
Columbus, OH – Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, reacted to Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State speech on April 10, 2024.Hederman expressed his views on various aspects of the Governor's speech. He commended Governor DeWine's emphasis on education, stating, "Governor DeWine started his speech highlighting the importance of education and reading for Ohio’s children." He also acknowledged the efforts made in the previous year regarding universal school choice while emphasizing...
Attorney General Moody Addresses Law Enforcement Officers at State Capitol During 2024 Torch Run
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today addressed law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes at the Florida Capitol during the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefiting Special Olympics Florida. State and local law enforcement officers participated in a two-mile run this morning in Tallahassee up to the Capitol. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest annual public relations and fundraising event for Special Olympics Florida, with thousands of law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes running hundreds of miles throughout the...
Bad news for lawyers suing The Children's Place over PFAS
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of children's school uniforms has defeated a proposed class action lawsuit over the alleged presence of chemicals known as PFAS.
Walmart gets class action over price discrepancy out of court
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Walmart has headed off a proposed class action over its online prices by invoking an arbitration clause to which customers agree when placing an order.
Shrinking Crocs lawsuit will move forward
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has again allowed a class action lawsuit alleging Crocs shoes shrink to step forward.
Home Depot accused of false advertising
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers have sued Home Depot, claiming the company falsely inflates "regular" prices to make sale prices seem more appealing.
Powerade drinkers fooled into thinking they get substantial electrolytes, lawsuit claims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Coca-Cola tricks customers into thinking Powerade has much more electrolytes than competitors, a class action lawsuit says.
Attorney General Kaul Supports the EPA’s Listing of Nine PFAS Compounds as Hazardous Constituents
Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's move to designate nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In a comment letter submitted alongside a coalition of 12 states, Kaul emphasized the importance of taking action to address PFAS contamination.“The EPA’s proposal to list these chemicals as hazardous constituents under RCRA would facilitate the cleanup of PFAS contamination,” Attorney General Kaul stated. “We must use the tools available under state and...
Principal Drug and Weapons Supplier for MS-13 in Honduras Arrested and Extradited for Racketeering, Narcotics, and Firearms Offenses
An indictment was unsealed today charging David Campbell, also known as Viejo Dan and Don David, 57, of Honduras, one of the principal narcotics and weapons suppliers to MS-13 in Honduras, with racketeering, narcotics, and firearms offenses. Campbell was presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court after being extradited yesterday from Honduras. In addition to Campbell, the superseding indictment unsealed today also charges Yulan Andony Archaga Carías, also known as Alexander Mendoza and Porky, 42, of Honduras, the top leader of...
Alabama Man Charged with Detonating an Explosive Device Outside of Alabama Attorney General’s Office
An Alabama man, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, has been charged with detonating an explosive device outside of the Alabama Attorney General's Office in downtown Montgomery. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed gratitude towards law enforcement, stating, "Thanks to the work of the FBI and our state and local law enforcement partners, this defendant is being held accountable for allegedly detonating an explosive device outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office."FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the collaborative effort in identifying and arresting...
Private Credit Investing in the Digital Infrastructure Space on April 11, 2024
Join us for our newest webinar series, Energy Transition & Infrastructure Private Credit. Over the course of the series, hear from McDermott lawyers and industry-leading guest speakers as they discuss different topics shaping energy and infrastructure.
Locke Lord Ranked Among Bloomberg Government’s 2023 Top-Performing Lobbying Firms
Locke Lord’s Federal Public Law and Policy Practice Group, Chaired by Washington, D.C., Partner Jason Zanetti, ranked as one of Bloomberg Government’s 2023 Top-Performing Lobbying Firms by revenue.
District Court Judge Backs Alaska and 20 States in Blocking Federal Highway Rule on Greenhouse Gases
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor drew inspiration from a federal judge blocking a federal rule yesterday that tried to coerce state highway departments to measure and reduce CO2 emissions on roadways.
Scam Alert: Scammers Impersonating Attorney General Investigators in Attempt to Steal Money
The Department of the Attorney General is issuing a warning to the public to beware of people impersonating Attorney General’s investigators.
Massachusetts Residents Lost Over $577 Million Through Competitive Electric Supply Contracts In The Last 8 Years
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released a new competitive electric supply report, which found that in the last eight years, individual residential customers who switched to and received their electric supply from competitive suppliers paid over $577 million more on their electric bills than they would have paid if they stayed with their utility company’s basic service.
Vedder Price Receives “Securitization Deal of the Year” Recognition From Marine Money
Vedder Price is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Marine Money in connection with its 2023 Ship Finance Deal of the Year Awards.
University of Georgia Recognizes Troutman Pepper Partner David Dove with Young Alumni Award
David Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice, has received the Young Alumni Award from the University of Georgia Alumni Association in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to the university, community, and legal profession.