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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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Bradley Adds J. Lucas Adair as Senior Advisor to Governmental Affairs Practice

By Legal News Line |
Bradley is pleased to announce that J. Lucas Adair, Ph.D., has joined as a senior advisor in the firm’s Governmental Affairs Practice Group in Huntsville, bringing more than a decade of experience in local, state, and federal policy and politics.

Hamlin Ambulance Supervisor Over-Reported Hours, Gave Unauthorized Raises to Herself and Her Daughter, Defrauding Company of Nearly $10K

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against a former supervisor for Hamlin Ambulance Company accused of reporting and receiving pay for hours she and her daughter did not actually work.

Attorney General Alan Wilson kicks off Financial Literacy Month with new resources for South Carolinians

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Alan Wilson today recognized April as Financial Literacy Month, a month dedicated to promoting the importance of financial literacy and financial education.

Attorney General James Warns Jewish Communities to be Cautious of Discriminatory Practices Ahead of Passover

By Legal News Line |
New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to be careful of potential discriminatory pricing practices at car washes in the days leading up to Passover and warning businesses that this practice is illegal.

Custom Apparel Business Owner Sued for Unpaid Wages Owed to Former Employees

By Legal News Line |
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Kruk for unlawful labor practices as it relates to his former custom apparel business, Crushin It Promotions, LLC. Kruk is facing multiple civil counts in the lawsuit after he allegedly fired his employees for unionizing, refused to pay them what they were owed, and then dissolved his business and reopened it under a different name.

Peticca Awarded “Rising Star: Private Sector” Recognition by Pace Law School

By Legal News Line |
Christopher Peticca (Associate-White Plains, NY) is among the honorees at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Gavel Gala, to be held April 11, 2024, at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle, New York.

Statement from legal team for survivors and families of the mass shooting at the Old National Bank in Louisville one year after the tragedy

By Legal News Line |
Statement on behalf of Thomas Law Offices, Everytown Law and Romanucci & Blandin, who together represent survivors as well as families who lost loved ones in the mass shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville on April 10, 2023:

American Tort Reform Association president: California trial lawyers invest in advertising to ‘boost settlements and payouts’

By Legal Newsline |
Sherman "Tiger" Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), stated that trial attorneys in California "pump significant money" into advertising campaigns to attract "more clients" and secure "larger contingency fees for themselves." Joyce made this statement in a press release dated March 19.

TAX DAY – AFL Sues the IRS and Treasury for Illegally Hiding Government Records on the Biden Administration’s Plans for Race-Based Tax Audits

By Legal Newsline |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury for unlawfully concealing records regarding the Biden Administration’s plans for race-based tax audits.The lawsuit comes after months of investigation into the Biden Administration's tax policies, which allegedly prioritize "racial equity" in tax compliance design. Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo highlighted that racial equity plays a pivotal role in the Administration's approach to tax compliance. Assistant Secretary for Tax...

Attorney General Moody Files Criminal Charges Against Violent Retail Thieves

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody has taken action against two individuals involved in organized retail theft. Raheem Davis Jr. and his co-defendant Vayshoun Harris are now facing criminal charges for a series of robberies at Home Depot stores across multiple counties in Florida. These crimes were characterized by physical violence against store employees.Moody emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “These two criminals committed multiple robberies at Home Depot stores across five counties, violently assaulting employees in the process. In one incident, a...

Mariner Finance, targeted by AGs, says lawsuit is 'a misunderstanding of the law'

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A lending company facing federal action by state officials continues to stand by its business practices as more states attack them - despite the federal government's own investigation finding no wrongdoing.

The 'right to food' in Maine doesn't mean you can hunt on Sundays

By Daniel Fisher |
PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) - A “right to food” enshrined in the Maine Constitution includes the right to hunt but not on Sunday, the state’s highest court ruled, upholding a ban on Sabbath activities dating back to the 1800s.

No cash for woman in case of exploding showerhead

By Daniel Fisher |
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newline) - A woman who claimed she was injured by an exploding shower nozzle failed to muster any evidence a hotel was to blame, an appeals court ruled, rejecting her argument a maid must have damaged the device while she was out shopping.

Lawsuit targets whether meat in Pup-Peroni is 'real'

By Legal Newsline |
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer is claiming the "real beef" used in Pup-Peroni dog treats is something else.

Another suit alleges benzene in acne products at Walmart

By Legal Newsline |
FLORENCE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A South Carolina federal lawsuit alleges harmful ingredients in Walmart's Equate-brand acne treatment.

The Only Constant is Change on April 18, 2024

By Legal News Line |
Jake Rubinstein will present “The Only Constant is Change” for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association.

Greenberg Traurig’s Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Nominated for ACM Awards

By Legal News Line |
Several Greenberg Traurig, LLP Entertainment & Media Practice clients have received nominations for the 59th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards taking place May 16.

TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams

By Legal News Line |
With Tax Day around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of scams related to tax returns.

Attorney General Jackley Announces Texas Couple Convicted By Jury on Theft Charges

By Legal News Line |
South Dakota Attorney Marty Jackley has announced that a Texas couple has been convicted of a combined six charges in connection with stealing or attempting to steal the property of another person.

Powerball Winning Streak Continues in North Dakota

By Legal News Line |
The North Dakota Powerball winning streak reaches three consecutive draws, as two prizes won big with Powerball six-figure wins!