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Statement on Defamation Lawsuits
It is with deep regret that I must announce that my office will no longer be ableto serve as counsel for Auditor Shad White in the two defamation suits thathave been brought against him.
Attorney General Activates Price Gouging Hotline for State of Emergency
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—In response to severe weather conditions and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida's Price Gouging Hotline. The hotline will receive reports of extreme price increases on essential commodities in the affected areas.The state of emergency covers numerous counties, including Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Calhoun, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson,...
Ag Moody Demands Acc Release Espn Agreement and Other Public Records at Center of Fsu’s Case to Leave Conference
Attorney General Ashley Moody sent a public records request to the Atlantic Coast Conference demanding the college athletics organization immediately turn over public records currently being withheld from Florida State University.
Attorney General Labrador Leads Nationwide Fight Against California’s Unconstitutional Assault Weapons Ban
Attorney General Raúl Labrador led a coalition of 27 states in filing an Amicus Curiae brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the Second Amendment, asking the Court to affirm the lower court’s decision to enjoin California’s unconstitutional Assault Weapons Control Act (AWCA) in Miller v. Bonta.
AK Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to State’s Management of Herring Roe Fisheries in Sitka Sound
On Dec. 29, the Alaska Supreme Court decided that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s management of the herring roe fisheries in Sitka Sound did not violate the constitutional rule to manage for a “sustained yield.”
Attorney General Bonta Issues Race-Blind Charging Guidelines for Prosecutors
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released Race-Blind Charging Guidelines that address the specific statutory requirements listed in Assembly Bill 2778 (D-McCarty) and Penal Code Section 741, as well as provide prosecutors practical guidance as to how to implement the requirements.
Texas can thank Republicans for home-court advantage in Google antitrust trial
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A three-word change to federal law pushed by Republicans in Congress has ensured that the State of Texas will be in friendly territory when it faces off against Google in a multistate antitrust case scheduled to begin trial next year.
Challenge to New York's assault weapons ban allowed to continue
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiffs challenging New York's ban on assault weapons have shown they would face criminal prosecution if they were to obtain such weapons without a license.
Lawyers seek $2M from eyelash settlement with Grande Cosmetics
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers want $2 million from a settlement with Grande Cosmetics over its eyelash-enhancing products.
Des Moines cops sued after fatal shooting of teen with gun to his head
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - The City of Des Moines, Iowa, and its police are blamed for the death of a 16-year-old who held a gun to his head during a standoff.
Wrongful death lawsuit follows diabetic's passing in Ga. jail
STATESBORO, Ga. (Legal Newsline) - Prison health care staff are blamed for the January 2022 death of an inmate who suffered from Type 1 diabetes.
Final Merger Guidelines Reinforce DOJ and FTC’s Aggressive Approach Toward Antitrust Enforcement
On December 18, 2023, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively, Agencies) jointly issued Final Merger Guidelines, which are the final version of the Draft Merger Guidelines the Agencies issued in July 2023 (see our previous Alert).
Bradley Moves to ONE 22 ONE Building
Bradley has completed its Nashville office relocation to ONE 22 ONE, situated at the corner of Broadway and 13th Avenue, and now occupies the top four floors of the 24-story high-rise building.
Chief Judge Guidry elected finance chair for national court appeal organization
Chief Judge John Michael Guidry of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal has been appointed as Secretary-Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal (CCJSCA).
McGuireWoods Appoints Deputy Managing Partners and Department Chairs
Maintaining the firm’s longstanding practice of rotating key leadership positions, McGuireWoods has appointed two new deputy managing partners and three new litigation department chairs, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
SCOTUS Grants Immediate Stay in Defense of Life Act Litigation
Acting in response to the Idaho Attorney General’s emergency application, the Supreme Court of the United States today took the rare step of granting an immediate stay of the preliminary injunction issued by a U.S. District Judge in State of Idaho v. United States of America, which prevented Idaho from implementing its Defense of Life Act.
Department of the Attorney General Provides Key Legislators With Report Regarding Cannabis Legalization
The Department of the Attorney General (Department) has provided a formal report to key legislators emphasizing the department’s legal concerns and the significant risks to public safety and public health that could arise if the Legislature legalized adult-use cannabis.
Appeals court OKs exploitation class actions against online porn sites
Advocates say the decision could clear the way for others who claim they were exploited to sue foreign online porn operators
2024 AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference on January 10, 2024
John S. Ho and James J. Sullivan Jr. will present “State of Play: Federal OSHA Update” at the 2024 Associated General Contractors of America Construction Safety and Health Conference in Newport Beach, CA.
Attorney General Announces Arrest in Meijer mPerks Theft
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today the arrest and arraignment of Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven, in connection to the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to ‘mPerks’ accounts.