News from February 2024
House Judiciary Committee sues to get FBI agent in social media flap to testify
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Frustrated by him not appearing, the House Judiciary Committee has filed suit to force FBI special agent Elvis Chan to testify about efforts to censor social media speech.
Wrongful death lawsuit says Franklin County ignored inmate's suicide attempts
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A wrongful death lawsuit against Franklin County, Ohio, blames it and mental health care providers for the suicide of an inmate.
Lawyers make move to lead lawsuits against Nestle's Boost Glucose Conrol
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers want control of litigation against Nestle that claims consumers falsely believe Boost Glucose Control nutrition drinks help manage diabetes.
Going to court backfires in lawyer v. lawyer dispute
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - A personal injury firm will have to pay almost $100,000 to a colleague with whom it had a business agreement, including more than $40,000 for filing a lawsuit to try to block arbitration.
Challenge so-far successful to Ohio social media access law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has put a stop to a new Ohio law requiring parental consent for minors to access social media websites.
U.S. high court justices express skepticism during oral hearing on Trump ballot case
U.S. Supreme Court justices last week expressed skepticism about Colorado’s arguments that the state should be able to disqualify former President Donald Trump from its ballot using the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection clause,” according to legal observers.
America First Legal, conservative activists uncover Biden's campaign to influence 2020 election results
America First Legal (AFL) and other conservative activist groups continue to uncover evidence that federal government agencies plot with high-tech to manipulate elections in favor of progressive candidates, starting on a grand scale with the election of Joe Biden in 2020.
3M earplug settlement to meet participation threshold, led by controversial attorney Christopher Seeger
3M, the multinational conglomerate, has announced that it expects to surpass the 98% claimant participation threshold in the class action settlement over its Combat Arms Earplugs ahead of the March 25 deadline. The $6 billion settlement was secured by plaintiffs led by Christopher Seeger, a founding partner at Seeger Weiss.
Jackson Lewis Named a Best Law Firm to Work For by U.S. News and World Report
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been selected for inclusion on the 2024 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list.
Justice Department Releases Update to Equity Action Plan
The Justice Department has released an update to its Equity Action Plan, which aims to further advance racial equity and support underserved communities through the federal government. The plan, finalized in December 2023, will guide the department's equity strategies in Fiscal Year 2024.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the department's commitment to ensuring that its programs and services reach every community in need. He stated, "The Justice Department is committed to ensuring that our programs and services reach every community that needs them... The five...
Judge OKs big DuPont PFAS settlement; Lawyers wait on fees decision
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge is approving a $1.185 billion settlement with DuPont over chemicals known as PFAS, paving the way for lawyers to take about $935 million in fees from it and a related agreement with 3M.
Medical malpractice, not 'wrongful birth' to blame for $35 million verdict
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - It was medical malpractice, not “wrongful birth” that provided the grounds for a $35 million judgment against the State of Connecticut over a permanently disabled child born after his mother may have been infected with virus-tainted sperm.
Court Denies Biden Administration’s Effort to Dismiss Texas Lawsuit Against Unconstitutional Asylum Rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s “asylum rule” will move forward after a court denied the federal government’s attempt to dismiss the case.
Waterbury Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Christopher Camp, 32, of Waterbury, Vermont was arraigned on six felony counts and one misdemeanor count of possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Ex-NFL player can sue NCAA in Maryland over college injuries
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - A former Rutgers University football player who went on to a career in the NFL can sue the NCAA in Maryland for brain injuries he says he suffered in college, an appeals court ruled, rejecting the NCAA’s argument it didn’t do anything to cause the plaintiff’s injuries in Maryland.
America First Legal Sues Biden’s HHS for Concealing Communications on "Transgender" Medical Practices on Children
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enforce its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The request is for HHS Assistant Secretary Levine's communications regarding pediatric "transgender clinics," which AFL refers to as the genital mutilation and sterilization of America's children.In March of 2023, HHS Assistant Secretary Levine made a statement indicating that socially and medically transitioning children to a "different sex" had support "at the highest levels of the federal government." This...
Class action complains pellets for guns are the wrong weight
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A pellet gun-maker faces class action litigation that says it lied about the weight of its ammo.
Amazon accused of steering customers toward higher costs
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit alleges Amazon doesn't always provide shoppers with the cheapest option for the product they are looking for.
VIDEO CONSUMER ALERT: AG Moody Issues Tips for Floridians to Protect Hearts and Wallets This Valentine’s Day
On Valentine's Day, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about the dangers of romance scams. With the increasing use of online dating platforms and social media to find love, fraudsters are taking advantage of unsuspecting users and causing significant financial losses. In 2022 alone, Floridians lost over $85 million to romance scams.Attorney General Ashley Moody emphasized the need for caution, stating, "Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and connection, but it's important to be vigilant when it comes to online dating. I am providing tips...
Justice Department Releases Update to Equity Action Plan
The Justice Department has unveiled its 2023 Equity Action Plan as part of its ongoing commitment to President Biden's Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. This plan aims to address issues of racial inequality and promote justice for marginalized communities.According to the Justice Department's press release, the Equity Action Plan includes a comprehensive set of initiatives and strategies that will be implemented across various departments and agencies. The goal is to ensure equal...