News from August 2024
New Developments in 401(k) Plan Forfeiture Lawsuits: Advice for Plan Sponsors
401(k) plan sponsors are seeing a string of lawsuits challenging their use of forfeitures to offset matching contributions.
Drummond remarks on actions of Oklahoma Charter School Board
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement after the Oklahoma Charter School Board defied the Oklahoma Supreme Court directive to end an unlawful contract to establish what would be the nation’s first state-sponsored, taxpayer-funded religious public school.
Council Bluffs Woman Sentenced for Financially Exploiting Disabled Adults
Beth Yeates of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced in Washington County District Court for financially exploiting seven DUET clients who lived in group homes for developmentally disabled adults in Blair, Nebraska. DUET is a disability services provider.
Statement on December 10, 2022, Shooting in Hancock County
The Office of the Attorney General completed its review into the December10, 2022, incident involving an officer-involved shooting in HancockCounty and presented it to the Hancock County grand jury last week.
Attorney General Marshall Announces Arrest of Candidate for District 5 of the Clay County Commission
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announces the arrest of Terry Andrew Heflin, the Democratic candidate for District 5 of the Clay County Commission, on 7 felony counts of voter fraud.
South Carolina enforces price gouging law amid Tropical Storm Debby concerns
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect following Gov. Henry McMaster's declaration of a state of emergency.
Missouri AG demands records on immigrant flights from St. Louis and Kansas City
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has requested records from officials in St. Louis and Kansas City, as well as major transportation companies, to investigate their involvement with the Biden-Harris Administration's transportation of illegal immigrants through Missouri. Additionally, Bailey has offered support to county clerks and prosecutors to ensure election integrity amidst concerns over illegal immigration.
Feds file suit vs TikTok over data collection from kid users
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice filed suit in Los Angeles federal court against the operators of TikTok, saying the massively popular video sharing platform has violated a federal law protecting children's online privacy, even after agreeing to stop in 2019
Asterisk enough to save Costco from class action over laundry detergent
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A small asterisk had big implications in a class action lawsuit against Costco over its Kirkland-brand laundry detergent.
Deputy Attorney General addresses threats to democracy at ABA Democracy Summit
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks at the 2024 American Bar Association (ABA) General Assembly, highlighting the importance of preserving democratic institutions and defending the Constitution. Speaking at the ABA's first-ever Democracy Summit, Monaco emphasized the critical role lawyers and citizens play in upholding the rule of law and building trust in the election system.
Attorneys general oppose Biden-Harris administration's stance on state de-banking laws
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and 18 other attorneys general in opposing the Biden-Harris administration’s assertion that state laws preventing de-banking pose a “national security threat.” The coalition contends that this claim is an attempt to create confusion about state laws to further activist agendas.
Attorney General files lawsuit against Buenas Communities over tenant living conditions
Attorney General Mayes sues Buenas Communities LLC for deplorable living conditions
Connecticut AG investigates EnergyBillCruncher over false claims about government-funded solar installations
Attorney General William Tong has initiated an investigation into EnergyBillCruncher.com for allegedly making false claims on social media that the government will cover the cost of solar installations. The company is also accused of misusing the Connecticut state seal and creating a false sense of urgency by urging homeowners to act before a specified deadline.
Attorney General Ellison announces settlement with youth soccer nonprofit over charity law violations
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with All In Minnesota (AIM), a youth soccer charity based in Vadnais Heights, over violations of state charities laws. AIM was founded by the organization’s former president, Mark Bigelbach, in 2017.
Florida man pleads guilty to criminal enterprise targeting Michigan counties
Juan Miguel Rodriguez-Venegas, 55, of Florida, pled guilty today to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in the 42nd Circuit Court in Midland County for stealing money orders and cash out of drop boxes at apartment complexes and mobile home parks, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. As part of the plea, Rodriguez-Venegas will pay $36,235 in restitution.
AG Henry urges more aid for Pennsylvanians after East Palestine derailment
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry has raised concerns about the federal settlement proposal with Norfolk Southern following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In a letter to federal authorities, Henry outlined several issues that still need addressing, including additional healthcare funding for Pennsylvanians affected by the incident and stricter regulations on Norfolk Southern’s future operations.
Coalition supports Minnesota's age restriction for handgun permits amid constitutional debate
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 19 attorneys general, has filed a brief supporting Minnesota's law that sets the minimum age at 21 for obtaining a permit to carry a handgun in public. The case, Worth v. Jacobson, is under review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. A three-judge panel previously affirmed the district court’s decision declaring the law unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Minnesota now seeks rehearing before either the panel or the full court.
Michigan AG opposes appeal against preliminary injunction on abortion restrictions
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a brief in the Court of Appeals today, opposing the application for leave to appeal filed by attorneys for the People of the State of Michigan in Northland Family Planning Center, et al v. Nessel, et al.
Ohio physician banned from prescribing opioids; ordered $4.7M payment
A federal court has prohibited a Sandusky, Ohio-area physician from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances and ordered him to pay $4.7 million in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).
DuPage County man convicted for selling ghost guns and machine gun conversion devices
Attorney General Raoul obtains conviction of DuPage County man for selling ghost guns, machine gun conversion device