News from June 2024
Attorney General's office supports reform bills on guardianship
LANSING – Today, Scott Teter, Division Chief of the Department of Attorney General Financial Crimes Division and head of the Elder Abuse Task Force, testified before the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee in support of House Bills 4909, 4910, 4911, and 4912. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that this bill package is a first step toward implementing reforms to Michigan’s guardianship statutes.
Attorney General Raoul responds positively as Supreme Court preserves medication abortion
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which will preserve access to medication abortion.
Attorney General Knudsen issues statement on Biden’s Title IX rule injunction
The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has granted Attorney General Knudsen's request for a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration's Title IX rule. This rule, according to Knudsen, compromises the rights and safety of girls and young women.
Indiana man sentenced for role in $5.6M international fraud scheme
An Indiana man was sentenced today to three years in prison for his role in an international advance-fee scheme orchestrated from Nigeria that defrauded victims worldwide of over $5.6 million.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Arrests and Warrants for Several Individuals in Organized Retail Crime Operation
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the arrests of two fencers and issued warrants for two others involved in an organized retail crime ring.
McCants Found Liable in Nebraska Game Day Experience Scam
District Court Judge Jodi Nelson ordered Kenneth Jason McCants to pay $87k in restitution to the victims of the Nebraska Game Day Experience. Judge Nelson also ordered McCants to pay $252k in civil penalties and additional fees.
AG Nessel Issues Formal Opinion on Questions Related to Public Officers Financial Disclosure Act
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion addressing certain reporting requirements under the Michigan Constitution and the Public Officers Financial Disclosure Act (PFDA).
Attorney General Marshall Files Comments Opposing New Biden Rule on Stoves and Ovens
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a Nebraska-led coalition of 22 states in opposing the Biden Administration’s strict new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens.
Morgan Lewis Wins 2024 Grunin Prize From Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship
A legal team from Morgan Lewis, led by partner Charles Sweet and of counsel Jeremiah Parker, has received the 2024 Grunin Prize for its work on the initial issuance of asset-backed notes under Calvert Impact’s Cut Carbon Notes program.
Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Online Romance Scams
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about increasingly common online scams in which fraudsters use dating apps, social media, and unsolicited text messages to befriend their victims and then convince them to make fraudulent investments.
AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Reach Settlement in Four Housing Discrimination Cases Against Coldwell Banker Realty
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has resolved four cases alleging that Coldwell Banker Realty, a real estate brokerage company, violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination’s (LAD) prohibition against housing discrimination based on source of lawful income.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Guilty Pleas by Grandmother/granddaughter Duo to Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing guilty pleas entered by Mary Rhodes, 71, of Little Rock and Najee Rhodes, 28, of Maumelle on misdemeanor charges of Medicaid Fraud.
Morgan Lewis Represents Point and Atalaya on Rated Home Equity Investment Securitization
Morgan Lewis advised Point Digital Finance Inc. and Atalaya Capital Management on the completion of a rated securitization of Point’s home equity investment (HEI) assets, issuing approximately $141 million of rated asset-backed securities.
Lawsuit says not enough prebiotics in Poppi soda
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A prebiotic soda that appeared on Shark Tank is now at the center of a lawsuit claiming consumers would need to drink four of them a day to experience any health benefits.
Mass. Senate sued after fight with aide over handrail
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - An ongoing battle over access to a second-floor office has resulted in a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Senate.
Uber users given fair notice of arbitration clause, court rules in case of paralyzed man
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Uber adequately informed users that any negligence lawsuits against the ride-sharing giant would be sent to arbitration.
Des Moines, facing wrongful death suit, wants police video included
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - An amended complaint in a wrongful death lawsuit takes still images from an Iowa cop's bodycam, so the City of Des Moines says the full footage should be viewed.
Nebraska Supreme Court appoints Marla Fischer as Director of Public Guardian
The Nebraska Supreme Court has appointed Marla Fischer as the Director of the Office of Public Guardian. Fischer, who currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Guardian, has over nine years of experience with the Nebraska Judicial Branch. She will be responsible for overseeing guardian and conservator services throughout Nebraska in both urban and rural courts.
Garland addresses Elder Justice Coordinating Council on combating elder abuse
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the Elder Justice Coordinating Council on June 12, 2024, marking the first time the Council convened at the Department of Justice.
Louisiana secures injunction against Biden's ATF rule on private firearm sales
Louisiana, alongside a coalition of other states, has successfully blocked President Joe Biden’s ban on private firearm sales. In April, the Justice Department expanded rules requiring background checks and licenses for private gun sales. The ATF’s new final rule could potentially shut down gun shows and prohibit any private gun transactions between citizens.