News from April 2024
Forge Industrial Staffing files objections to magistrate judge's recommendation
Forge Industrial Staffing, a Michigan-based temporary employment agency, has filed objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation in a subpoena dispute case between the company and the U.S. Department of Labor. The department issued the subpoenas in its investigation into child labor allegations.
South Carolina Senate passes citizen only voting amendment
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Senate has passed a resolution that would allow citizens to decide whether only American citizens can vote in state elections.
Morrisey declares victory after SEC stays greenhouse gas emission rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is declaring victory against the Biden administration’s Security and Exchange Commission mandate that would force business to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Spartanburg man sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a Spartanburg man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a child.
AGO Stands Against Race-Based Regulations for Apprenticeships
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding its “proposed rule revising the regulations for registered apprenticeships.”
Attorney General seeks rehearing after Supreme Court overturns child sex abuse law
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has submitted a rehearing application following a recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision. The court's 4-3 ruling overturned a state law enacted in 2021, which extended the timeframe for childhood sexual abuse victims to file civil lawsuits.
Itasca County celebrates wellness court graduation ceremony
The Itasca County Courts are set to honor the latest graduates of their Wellness Program on April 12 at 10 a.m. at the Itasca County Courthouse in Grand Rapids.
Attorney General Moody Spearheads Fight Against Biden’s Sue-and-Settle Strategy
Attorney General Ashley Moody, leading a coalition of 20 state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in support of Intervenor States aiming to prevent the Biden administration from using sue-and-settle tactics to sidestep accountability for the border crisis. Moody expressed her concerns, stating, “The Biden administration has systematically broken down our public-safety immigration structure through both implementing illegal asylum programs and outright ignoring existing law."Moody emphasized the...
Attorney General seeks rehearing after child sex abuse law struck down
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has submitted a rehearing application to the Louisiana Supreme Court. This action follows a recent decision by the court that invalidated a 2021 state law extending the timeframe for childhood sexual abuse victims to file civil lawsuits.
Attorney General Miyares Blocks Biden Administration Climate Mandate on Businesses
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a victory against the Biden Administration's Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") mandate that requires businesses to track and report greenhouse gas emissions. Virginia, along with 25 other states, secured a temporary nationwide block on President Biden's climate mandate while the lawsuit continues."President Biden continues to try to push his most extreme, harmful, and expensive policies without congressional approval - because he knows they'll fail in Congress. He is actively avoiding the voice of the American people...
AG Kaul Takes Action to Defend Wisconsinites from Predatory Personal Lending Company
Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin has taken a stand against predatory lending practices by joining a multistate lawsuit targeting Mariner Finance for violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuit alleges that Mariner Finance engaged in deceptive practices by charging consumers for hidden add-on products without their consent, leading to significant financial harm.According to Attorney General Kaul, the lawsuit accuses Mariner Finance of misleading consumers and adding substantial amounts to their loan obligations through undisclosed fees and premiums. In 2019...
Hammond man arrested for child sex crimes by cyber crime unit
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Hammond resident on Thursday, April 4, for multiple sex crimes against children.
Hammond man charged with multiple child sex crimes
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit has arrested a Hammond resident for several sex crimes against children. The arrest took place on Thursday, April 4.
AG Nessel Takes Texas Robocaller to Court for Violating Permanent Robocall and Telemarketing Bans
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to take stronger action against John Caldwell Spiller II after Spiller violated permanent robocall and telemarketing bans.
Attorney General Platkin Announces the Retirement of Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Director James Graziano
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the retirement of James B. Graziano after serving more than five years as the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Student files lawsuit alleging bus driver didn't want him on board
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit alleges a school bus driver wouldn't allow a disabled student on the bus, then complained loudly when he was on it.
Shareholder sues Chemours over stock drop
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - A shareholder who lost money on a stock drop is suing Chemours.
Sharon Caffrey Selected as an Honoree by City & State Pennsylvania for the Above & Beyond Award
Duane Morris LLP Philadelphia office partner and Trial Practice Group co-Chair Sharon Caffrey was selected as an honoree by City & State Pennsylvania for the Above & Beyond Award.
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Selects Deana Labriola to 2024 Leaders in the Law List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Deana A. Labriola, who was named a 2024 “Leader in the Law” by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
AGO Podcast: ICAC and AI-Generated CSAM
The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has observed a new form of evidence: Computer generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).