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Honoring Black History Month with Companywide DEI Leadership Training from CultureAlly
Tressler LLP, a leading law firm committed to excellence and diversity, honored Black History Month with a companywide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training, co-hosted by CultureAlly.
CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians About Government Imposter Scams on National Slam the Scam Day
Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a warning to Floridians about the prevalence of government imposter scams on the fifth annual National Slam the Scam Day. The Federal Trade Commission revealed that consumers fell victim to $2.7 billion in imposter scams in 2023, with many scammers impersonating government agencies to deceive individuals into divulging personal and financial information.Moody emphasized the importance of vigilance, stating, “On the fifth annual Slam the Scam Day, I am warning Floridians about government imposter scams. Fraudsters may pose as Social...
Greenberg Traurig Advances Tax Fairness with Advocacy for Virginia Restaurant in Tax Controversy
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP successfully guided Richmond, Virginia restaurant Philly Vegan through a highly publicized tax controversy with the City of Richmond.
AG Jennings Announces Appeal Of Superior Court Voting Ruling, Vows Support For Constitutional Amendment
The Department of Justice will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling curtailing voting rights, and will support legislative efforts to pass constitutional amendments expanding and enshrining voting rights, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday.
Lord's Ranch legal team calls for Alonza Jiles' resignation
Statement from legal team representing multiple victims of sexual abuse at the Lord’s Ranch religious residential camp.
Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers Named 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers® Rising Stars
Armstrong Teasdale proudly announces that Senior Associates Mamie Ling and Michelle Thom and Associate Keyur Parikh have been recognized among the 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers® Rising Stars.
Georgia Supreme Court recommends disbarment of attorney who failed to pursue clients' claims
ATLANTA, Ga. (Legal Newsline) — The Georgia Supreme Court recently rendered a decision regarding disciplinary matters involving an attorney who voluntarily surrendered his license ahead of being disbarred after he was accused of failing to pursue several client claims, which resulted in dismissal due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Georgia Supreme Court: 'severe misconduct' by attorney for misappropriating funds
ATLANTA, Ga. (Legal Newsline) — The Georgia Supreme Court recently decided disciplinary matters involving the disbarment of an attorney who was accused of misappropriating funds.
New report finds Morgan & Morgan spent $7.3 million on legal ads in 2023, contributing to New York’s excessive lawsuits
A recent study conducted by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) scrutinized the advertising expenditure of New York-based law firms, revealing that Morgan & Morgan topped the list in terms of spending on legal services advertisements. The report indicates that such extensive ad campaigns often lead to a surge in lawsuits, resulting in increased fees and payouts for attorneys.
W.Va., nine other states file challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is spearheading a lawsuit that will challenge a new rule that would require companies to report climate-related risks.
Staffers accusing Rep. Basabe of sexual harassment file defamation lawsuit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida media outlet faces defamation allegations from staffers who accused a state representative of sexual harassment and are unhappy with its coverage of an investigation that led to no punishment.
Florida Lemon Law Arbitration Division Recovers Over $500 Million for Consumers
Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced that Florida's Lemon Law Arbitration Division has celebrated a milestone of more than half a billion dollars in relief for Floridians during National Consumer Protection Week. The Lemon Law, officially known as the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, provides protection for consumers who purchase or lease defective vehicles through an arbitration process.Moody emphasized the importance of the Lemon Law, stating, "This National Consumer Protection Week, we are celebrating more than half a billion dollars in relief obtained by...
Class action says MLB.tv shares viewers' info with others
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Major League Baseball is one of the latest targets of class action lawyers suing over alleged privacy violations.
Lina Khan's FTC is bending federal law to her whims, Amazon says as it demands documents
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Amazon is hoping to prove the current regime at the Federal Trade Commission is distorting federal law without warning and wants a judge's help.
The Buckeye Institute Files Class Action Lawsuit Against City of Cleveland
The Buckeye Institute has taken legal action against the City of Cleveland by filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of affected taxpayers who experienced delays in receiving their tax refunds. The lawsuit, titled Wos v. Cleveland, was filed in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and demands the city to pay interest owed to the taxpayers due to the delayed refunds.According to Jay R. Carson, senior litigator at The Buckeye Institute, "Citizens should not be forced to go to court to get the city to follow its own laws." The lawsuit challenges Cleveland to adhere to...
Second Man Sentenced for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Philip G. Schmidt-Way, 29, of Loveland, Colo., was sentenced to life with the ability to petition for extended supervision after 20 years for the murder of his grandmother in Dodgeville, Wis. on July 19, 2021.In his proceeding, the sentencing court described Aric Way as the mastermind, as stated by Attorney General Josh Kaul, "With this sentencing, we now know that both of the defendants involved in this extensively planned and despicable homicide will be behind bars for a long time."The victim was found deceased in her...
Attorney General Miyares Urges Meta to Enhance Data Security Measures Against Scammers
Attorney General Miyares expressed concern over the recent surge in Facebook and Instagram account takeovers by scammers and frauds, urging Meta to review its data security practices. Miyares stated, "Protecting users’ accounts and personal information should be among the top priorities for social media giants like Meta. The rise in account takeovers is concerning and puts the privacy of nearly every American at risk."According to a coalition of 41 attorneys general, scammers can exploit account takeovers to steal personal information, read private messages, deceive the...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Huffman ISD and Aledo ISD for Illegal Electioneering
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Huffman Independent School District (“ISD”) and Aledo ISD for using state resources to influence political races through illegal electioneering.
Kansas AG sues TikTok over alleged child safety violations
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that his office has filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against social media company TikTok. The suit alleges that TikTok misrepresented its age-appropriateness in app stores, deceived parents about the effectiveness of its parental tools, and promoted an addictive app that negatively impacts the mental health of Kansas children.
Hattar, Lacy, Ledwin, Vago, Flannery & Cortellessa Named to Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers 2024
Six White Plains, New York, attorneys were named to Hudson Valley Magazine’s 2024 Top Lawyers List.