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Attorney General Moody Urges Meta to Safeguard Users from Scammers
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, is urging Meta to take action in protecting users' accounts from scammers. In a statement, Attorney General Moody emphasized the importance of Meta's intervention in addressing the increasing issue of account takeovers on Facebook and Instagram platforms.“Meta must do more to protect its users from hackers hijacking accounts to perpetuate scams. Today, I called on Meta to take proactive steps to mitigate this rapidly growing problem and help us stop identity theft, cybercrime and...
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Holds Fireside Chat at the American Bar Association’s 39th Annual White Collar Institute
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently participated in a fireside chat at the American Bar Association's 39th Annual White Collar Institute event. During the discussion, Garland shared insights and perspectives on various legal matters.One of the key topics addressed by Attorney General Garland was the importance of upholding the rule of law. He emphasized, "The rule of law is the foundation of our democracy, and it is essential that we protect and defend it at all times."Garland also highlighted the significance of integrity within the legal profession, stating,...
Sean Darke Recognized as a “Go To Lawyer” for Employment Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Sean Darke was selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a “Go To Lawyer” for Employment Law. Now in its fifth year, the “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes leading lawyers in a particular field of law as nominated by their peers.
Attorney General Griffin Leads 22-state Amicus Brief Supporting Texas’s Law Prohibiting Experimental Pediatric Gender-transition Procedures
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after filing an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of Texas on behalf of 21 other state attorneys general in support of a Texas law prohibiting pediatric gender-transition procedures.
Anchorage Woman, Marque, Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of Her 5-Year-Old Son
Marley Marque, 32, of Anchorage, Alaska, was sentenced today for the 2020 murder of her 5-year-old son Jobe Christensen.
Attorney General Bird Statement on Ruling to Uphold Iowa Law Banning School Mask Mandates
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement applauding a federal court’s ruling to uphold Iowa’s law banning school mask mandates.
Keig to Speak at Loyola University Chicago School of Law's Panel Discussion
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Caroline A. Keig will serve as a panelist for Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s, “More for ‘24” panel discussion on February 27, hosted by The Office of Career Services.
Seven Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Seven Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys have been named to the Indiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2024.
U.S. Supreme Court reverses Colorado bid to take Trump off ballot
Colorado lacks the authority to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s election ballot, the U.S. Supreme Court said Monday in an opinion that seems to end all legal actions to declare Trump an insurrectionist who is ineligible to hold the office.
New report finds law firms contributed $4.7 million to New York political groups
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) recently published a report that scrutinizes the political donations of twenty New York-based law firms from 2017 to 2023. The report discovered that these firms collectively contributed $4,701,674 to campaign and political action committees (PACs) during this period.
Attorney General Miyares' Animal Law Unit Wins Possession of 71 Animals from the Natural Bridge Zoo
Attorney General Miyares announced that a jury granted Rockbridge County custody of 71 animals from the Natural Bridge Zoo after a six-day jury trial. The Attorney General's Animal Law Unit represented the County and secured the landmark verdict. Miyares expressed gratitude for the jury's deliberation and law enforcement partners' assistance in ensuring the animals' future welfare, stating, "Virginians support clean, safe environments for animals, whether they be personal pets or zoo animals."The Office of the Attorney General revealed that post-trial motions are...
Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Demanding Instagram Stop Monetizing Child Exploitation
Attorney General Miyares demanded that Instagram stop monetizing child exploitation content and prohibit child-modeling accounts altogether. Miyares stated, "Meta’s negligence and lack of proper safeguards only aids and abets child exploitation. Even after Meta employees alerted leadership that its algorithms promoted images of minors to users who had demonstrated pedophilic or predatory interests on its platforms, the company failed to take any real action or ban the monetization of underage accounts."A recent article in The Wall Street Journal revealed that Meta's staff...
Bernstein Litowitz hopes next big payday is $5.6 billion in Tesla stock
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - One of the richest class action law firms in America wants to line its pockets with billions of dollars of Tesla stock as a reward for challenging Elon Musk's paycheck.
Reynolds hopes to foil foil lawsuit over 'Made in U.S.A.' claim
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Reynolds aluminum foil is hoping for a better result in California as it asks a federal judge there to toss a class action lawsuit over its "Made in U.S.A." claims.
San Diego says police would have violated murder victim's rights by entering residence without warrant
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - The City of San Diego is defending its police officers' decision to leave what would become the scene of a murder without a warrant.
Lawyer wants more meat in his soup, sues Campbell's
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer with a history of pursuing questionable theories is now suing Campbell Soup Company because "Beef" is the largest word on some cans but not the predominant ingredient.
Fired engineer says he was railroaded by company
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - After an incident on the tracks, an engineer was pressured to sign documents and then wrongfully terminated, a Florida lawsuit says.
Justice and Interior Departments Outline Commitment, Next Steps in Effort to Address Missing or Murdered Indigenous Peoples and Human Trafficking Crisis
The Departments of Justice and the Interior have released their joint response to the Not Invisible Act Commission’s recommendations on combating the missing or murdered Indigenous peoples (MMIP) and human trafficking crisis. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized, “These recommendations are an important and necessary step toward healing the trauma, pain, and loss that Tribal communities have endured for generations.” Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland added, “Addressing violent crimes against Indigenous peoples has long been underfunded and ignored, as a cause...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Civil Rights Complaint Against Lewiston Woman
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced that he has filed a complaint under the Maine Civil Rights Act in the Androscoggin County Superior Court against Andrea Ouellette, age 65, of Lewiston, Maine.
Execution Date Set for Willie James Pye
Attorney General Chris Carr offers the following information in the case against Willie James Pye, who is currently scheduled to be executed on March 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for the 1992 kidnapping, robbery, rape, and murder of Alicia Lynn Yarborough.