News published on Legal Newsline in February 2024

A Florida measure is advancing in the state Legislature that would require the disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements in civil lawsuits, limit what investors could recover through damages awards and boost transparency of foreign financial interests.

LIMA, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A worker can proceed with his lawsuit against Gates Corp. over an allegedly defective hose that ruptured and spewed sulfuric acid on him, an Ohio appeals court ruled, finding state product-liability law wasn’t preempted by federal law.

JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The City of Jackson, Miss., has fended off a lawsuit that alleges it has harmed residents with a contaminated water supply.

SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - Rather than rule on a motion to dismiss, a New Mexico federal judge has sent the State's lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta back to state court, where it was first filed.

OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - A wrongful death lawsuit blames an Oklahoma county, claiming it failed to address the needs of a woman in custody who was observed acting strangely - like laying nude on the floor motionless.

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The treatment of a two-month-old in foster care is at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit against Los Angeles County.

Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Miguel Alexander Pozo has been reappointed by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) to their judicial selection committee.

Partner Steven Mandelsberg served as a judge in preliminary and qualifying rounds of the 74th annual National Moot Court Competition, held Jan. 29-31 at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.​

For the tenth consecutive year, Troutman Pepper has been ranked among the top US-based Law firms for its Canadian Capital Markets Deals.

On Wednesday, the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) ordered that oral arguments be scheduled in Attorney General Dana Nessel’s appeal of an order preventing her department’s investigation of Eli Lilly and Company’s insulin pricing practices.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—As millions of Americans gear up for Super Bowl Sunday, Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on football fans to celebrate responsibly and avoid drinking and driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported a concerning increase in alcohol-related fatal crashes during the Super Bowl, with nearly 11,000 lives lost each year to impaired driving from 2012 to 2021.In a statement, Attorney General Moody emphasized the importance of celebrating safely, stating, "Millions of Americans are getting ready to celebrate Super Bowl...

RICHMOND, Virginia – The nation’s only generic maker of mifepristone has filed a federal appellate brief claiming West Virginia’s near-total abortion ban is preempted by federal law and should be struck down.

As the November 2024 election in West Michigan draws nearer, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.) faces increasing criticism for her stance on illegal immigration and the border crisis.

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) has launched CFPB Mission Creep, a platform created to inform consumers on the level of "overreach" from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has partnered with a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general to call on Congress to provide crucial funding for the federal Crime Victims Fund (VOCA Fund) in 2024. The VOCA Fund plays a vital role in providing essential services and support to crime victims and survivors throughout the United States.According to the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime, the projected funding for victim service grants in fiscal year 2024 is expected to be $700 million lower than the previous year. This significant decrease...

SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Labaton Sucharow will lead shareholder litigation against a cybersecurity company that suffered a stock drop in 2022 thanks to a hacking incident.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Claims that African-American workers were subjected to nooses, Confederate flags and racist graffiti at a Harley-Davidson factory are enough to allow a hostile workplace suit to proceed even if the plaintiffs never saw such things themselves, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled.

SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - 2K Games is asking a federal judge to throw out a proposed class action lawsuit that complains players lose their virtual currency when old versions of games are retired.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Litigation has followed a flag football game at the University of Central Florida, during which one player says he was struck in the face and injured.

The Justice Department has revealed its plan to distribute grant funding for the fiscal year 2024, with the aim of bolstering community safety and improving justice system outcomes. Over 200 grant programs will be made available to community-based organizations, government agencies, research institutions, and nonprofit entities. These grants will be administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The awards, which are subject to appropriations, will build upon the...