News from April 2024
Attorney General Moody and Multistate Coalition Defeat Biden Administration’s Green Agenda in Court
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a 21-state coalition of attorneys general, celebrated a significant victory as a federal judge blocked the Biden administration's highway emissions rule aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from gas-powered cars. The challenge was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule.Moody expressed her satisfaction with the court's decision, stating, “This court decision is a major victory against Biden overstepping his authority to push a radical political agenda on...
Tennessee joins multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance over consumer law violations
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced the state's participation in a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance. The lawsuit accuses the company of violating consumer protection laws by charging consumers for add-on products that were not fully disclosed or agreed upon, adding significant amounts to what consumers owed. In 2019, Mariner reportedly charged $121.7 million nationwide in premiums and fees for these products.
Ohio Supreme Court examines jury instructions in medical negligence cases
The Supreme Court of Ohio is set to hear a significant case concerning the jury process in medical negligence lawsuits.
AG Fitch Welcomes Delta State as One Pill Can Kill Partner
Attorney General Lynn Fitch welcomed Delta State University as the latest partner to One Pill Can Kill, her publicawareness campaign to educate, support and empower Mississippians with information on the dangers of fentanyl, how to identify it, and what to do if astudent or friend is overdosing.
Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported March 26, 2024)
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation.
AAU sues estate of late man who borrowed money to stay afloat during pandemic
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - The Amateur Athletic Union is suing the estate of a man who borrowed money to keep his basketball academy going during the COVID pandemic.
Tru Fru snacks filled mostly with air, lawsuit says
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers have targeted Tru Fru, claiming its packaging contain too much air.
U.S. Chamber sues CFPB over new late-fees rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has sued a federal agency over its controversial rule restricting the size of late fees that credit card companies can charge.
Idaho Stands with Kansas and Arkansas Against Proposed EPA Rule Impacting Meat and Poultry Industry
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a statement condemning the proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the liquid waste produced by meat and poultry processing plants in the United States.
Life in the Gray Area - Product Liability Issues Surrounding Artificial Intelligence on April 4, 2024
Faegre Drinker Counsel Jim Frederick is moderating a panel discussion at the PLAC 2024 Spring Conference.
Dechert Advises Estancia Capital Partners on Cross-Border Investment in Flagstone, a Leading UK Cash Deposit Platform
Dechert is advising Estancia Capital Partners, a U.S. financial services specialist private equity firm with deep expertise in the cash management market, on its £108 million cross-border minority investment in Flagstone, a fintech company based in London that is a leading UK cash savings platform.
Michelle Ringel Named to 2024 New Jersey Rising Stars List®
Obermayer partner Michelle Ringel has been included in the 2024 edition of the Thomson Reuters’ New Jersey Rising Stars® list in the Family Law category.
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Six attorneys from Marshall Dennehey’s Mount Laurel and Roseland, New Jersey offices have been selected to the 2024 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine.
Rendering Structured Finance Opinions of Counsel: Substantive Consolidation, Authority to File Bankruptcy, and More on April 2, 2024
Blank Rome senior counsel Rick Antonoff will serve as faculty for the upcoming Strafford live CLE webinar, “Rendering Structured Finance Opinions of Counsel: Substantive Consolidation, Authority to File Bankruptcy, and More,” taking place Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST / 10:00–11:30 a.m. PST.
Investigation Underway in Officer-Involved Death in Rock County, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is looking into an officer-involved death that took place in Beloit, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 16, 2024.During the incident, Sergeant Lewis, a law enforcement officer with 15 years of service, fired his weapon, striking the suspect, Ray Castro, who was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital. Sergeant Lewis is currently on administrative leave as part of the department's policy.Multiple agencies are involved in the investigation, including the Rock County Medical Examiner’s...
Court action sought against major robocaller for violating permanent ban
Attorney General Todd Rokita, together with seven other attorneys general, has requested the court to take decisive action against John Caldwell Spiller II. This follows Spiller's violation of permanent bans on robocalls and telemarketing that were imposed in March 2023.
The Buckeye Institute Advocates for Policy Solutions Harnessing AI to Improve Healthcare
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has released a new report titled "A Healthcare World Reimagined: How Big Government Threatens Healthcare AI and What to Do About It," offering policy solutions and regulatory changes to leverage artificial intelligence for enhancing healthcare services.In the report, The Buckeye Institute authors Rea S. Hederman Jr. and Logan Kolas highlight the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare. They emphasize that AI can improve healthcare services for physicians, hospital systems, and patients by sorting, managing, and analyzing...
OMIG hosts international visitor delegation on combating government corruption
On April 1, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) hosted a delegation of 11 prosecutors, auditors, and journalists as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program titled “Combatting Government Corruption.” The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Global Ties KC.
Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians About Tax Debt Relief Scams
Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a warning to Floridians about tax debt relief scams as part of the 2024 Tax Season Scam Series. In a statement, Attorney General Moody emphasized the prevalence of these scams and the importance of being vigilant. She stated, “Tax debt relief scams prey on the stress that often accompanies tax season for those who owe the IRS. These bad actors will reach out in any way possible: texts, phone calls, emails, letters—all to try and trick consumers into believing a tax expert is interested in helping them get out of a difficult...
Attorney General Marshall seeks Supreme Court intervention on energy industry lawsuits
Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court to prevent cities and states from imposing significant penalties on the energy industry.