News from April 2024
America First Legal, Texas, and State Attorneys General Take Legal Action to Stop Biden's Migrant Flights
In a recent development, America First Legal (AFL), alongside Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a coalition of twenty state Attorneys General, has taken urgent legal action to halt President Biden's practice of flying hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens into cities across the United States.The lawsuit aims to put a stop to the Biden Administration's parole scheme, which permits 30,000 aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the country each month and stay indefinitely. This program allows these individuals to obtain work permits and access...
Two Russian Nationals Admit to Illegally Sending Controlled Aviation Technology to Russia
Two Russian nationals have pleaded guilty to charges related to illegally sending controlled aviation technology to Russia. Oleg Sergeyevhich Patsulya and Vasilii Sergeyevich Besedin admitted to conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act by unlawfully exporting aircraft technology to Russian end users, as reported in court documents.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed the seriousness of the situation, stating, “These defendants smuggled sensitive aircraft technology into Russia following its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and did so in violation of laws...
Ohio Supreme Court upholds conviction despite unconstitutional video testimony
The Supreme Court of Ohio has upheld the sexual battery conviction of Eli Carter, despite ruling that his constitutional right to confront witnesses was violated when a witness testified via videoconference.
Michigan Supreme Court travels for historic collaboration with tribal court
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to hold oral arguments in the case of People of MI v Evan Andrew Oslund, Case No. 165544, at Southwestern Michigan College's Dale A. Lyons Theatre on April 24, 2024.
AFL Sues Biden’s Department of Defense for Unlawfully Concealing Records Regarding A Secretive Obama Order That May Change Legal Presumptions Regarding the Prosecution of President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) sued the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to compel the immediate release of documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding the secretive Presidential Information Technology Committee (PITC) created by former President Barack Obama.In a statement, Dan Epstein, America First Legal Vice President, emphasized the legal significance of the lawsuit, saying, "America First Legal’s suit today raises significant legal questions the Biden Administration must confront." Epstein further highlighted the...
Justice Department Unveils Data on Illegal Firearms Trafficking in Comprehensive Report
The Justice Department has released the third volume of the National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA), titled Firearm Trafficking Investigations, providing a detailed analysis of firearm trafficking investigations conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) between 2017 and 2021.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the findings of the report, stating, "This report makes clear that black-market guns sold by unlicensed dealers without a background check are increasingly being found at crime scenes." He...
Attorney General James Secures Over $1.9 Million from Nissan Dealers that Cheated New Yorkers
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements worth more than $1.9 million with five Nissan car dealerships in New York City and on Long Island for overcharging over a thousand New Yorkers who wanted to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their lease term.
Snacks too sugary, lawsuit against Ocean Spray says
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal class action lawsuit alleges Ocean Spray is adding too much sugar to its fruit snacks.
Class action takes on Zyn, alleges Philip Morris is targeting youth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The popular nicotine product ZYN is at the center of a new class action lawsuit against its maker, Philip Morris.
Attorney General Brown Supports Efforts to Undo 2020 Rule that Weakens HealthCare Nondiscrimination Protections
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth (BAGLY), et al. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), et al. in support of the plaintiffs’ motion to undo a 2020 federal rule (the Rule) that weakened the nondiscrimination protections provided by Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Reed Smith argues to SCOTUS that state restrictions on reproductive health care are bad for business
Reed Smith has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of two nationwide business organizations and several high-profile companies, which argue that state restrictions on reproductive rights are having a negative impact on businesses and the economy.
JD Supra Recognizes Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Olivera, Lawrence Prosen, and Frances Rayer have been selected as top authors for JD Supra’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for their thought leadership on key topics during 2023.
Garrett Smith Joins Armstrong Teasdale in New York
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Senior Associate Garrett M. Smith to the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group.
Attorney General Alan Wilson requests renewed attention to bond provisions
Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to South Carolina solicitors reminding them of important provisions in state bond laws and to bring them to the courts’ attention when necessary.
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Consumer Alert Ahead of April 8th Solar Eclipse
On Wednesday, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office issued the following warning to consumers regarding the upcoming solar eclipse.
Attorney General Miyares Joined Multistate Probe into Allegations that Morgan Stanley Capital International is Embracing Anti-Israel BDS Movement
Attorney General Jason Miyares joined an 18 state coalition of attorneys general probing whether Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI, Inc.), a large investment company, is embracing the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
Audit reveals incorrect nursing home assessments cost Kansas millions
Kansas lost approximately $88 million in estimated Quality Care Assessment revenues and interest, a performance audit by Kansas Medicaid Inspector General Steven D. Anderson revealed.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces $78 Million Investment in Community Violence Intervention Programs
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks at the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grantee Conference, where he highlighted the importance of addressing violent crime in communities across the country.During his speech, Garland expressed gratitude to the attendees and specifically thanked Eddie, the Director of READI Chicago, a gun violence prevention initiative. He recalled his visit to Chicago three years ago, where he met with law enforcement and community partners, including those involved in READI Chicago.Garland shared...
Federal judge blocks Biden Administration's vehicle emissions rule
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced today that a federal judge has blocked a Biden Administration initiative aimed at reducing the prevalence of gas-powered cars. The decision was made in response to a challenge brought by a 21-state coalition in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rule.
Indiana AG warns residents about flood-related scams
Following recent heavy rainfall across Indiana, Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a warning to residents about potential scammers exploiting the situation. These individuals pose as repairmen and seek to gain personal information from homeowners, with the aim of accessing their bank accounts.