News from February 2024
Attorney General Miyares Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Stabilize Funding to Support Victims of Crime
Attorney General Jason Miyares joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general urging Congress to authorize much-needed 2024 bridge funding for the federal Crime Victims Fund (the “VOCA Fund”).
AG Ferguson: Federal Way gun store to pay $3 million for illegally selling high-capacity magazines
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Federal Way Discount Guns and its owner, Mohammed Baghai, will pay $3 million for violating Washington’s prohibition on selling high-capacity magazines with the capacity to hold more than ten rounds of ammunition.
FAA still fighting lawsuit over test that rewarded bad science grades
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Federal Aviation Administration must defend itself against a long-running class action over a discarded test for air traffic controllers that gave higher scores to applicants who said science was their worst grade in high school than if they reported previous experience in an air-traffic related job.
Lawsuit follows after sick inmate refuses meals for three weeks, dies
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Health care providers at an Oklahoma jail are accused of ignoring a man's serious medical problems that included refusing to eat for three weeks.
Florida lawmakers proposing bills to mandate disclosure of third-party litigation funding
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.
Ohio worker can sue over hose that spewed sulfuric acid on him
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.
Constitutional rights lawsuit over water in Jackson fails
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.
Judge: Nothing federal about New Mexico's child-danger lawsuit against Meta
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.
Wrongful death suit follows inmate's bizarre behavior, heart failure
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.
L.A. County sued after infant dies in foster care
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.
Miguel Alexander Pozo Reappointed to Minnesota Federal District Court Judicial Selection Committee
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.
Steven Mandelsberg Officiates as Judge at National Moot Court Competition
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.
Troutman Pepper’s Canadian Practice Group Retains Top US Rankings in Industry League Tables for 10th Consecutive Year
For the tenth consecutive year, Troutman Pepper has been ranked among the top US-based Law firms for its Canadian Capital Markets Deals.
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on AG Nessel’s Appeal of Controversial 1999 and 2007 Consumer Protection Decisions
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.
Attorney General Urges Football Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
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...
Abortion pill company asks 4th Circuit to reverse W.Va. ‘extremist’ ban
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.
W. Michigan Congressional candidate: Rep. Scholten (D-Mich.) 'shackled by a narrow vision of immigration due to her legal field and party ideology'
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 announces new platform intended to track 'overreach' of CFPB
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 Miyares Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Stabilize Funding to Support Victims of Crime
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...
Labaton picked lead counsel for shareholder suit against Okta
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.