News from March 2024
Pellet maker attacks class action, questions attorneys' use of the word 'exact'
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A maker of air gun pellets is asking a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action complaint that alleges the measurements on their ammunition is off.
Six Flags sued over processing fee on website
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers hope to score a payday with a lawsuit against Six Flags Great Escape Lodge over what they say is an illegal fee charged to online bookers.
Troutman Pepper Counsels UBS Asset Management in the Close of an Innovative Clean Energy Investment Structure
Troutman Pepper client UBS Asset Management, a large-scale asset manager with a presence in 23 markets, recently announced its role in a pioneering insurance structure aimed at promoting investment in clean energy.
Reed Smith’s Cheng, Cue named among top lawyers for DeSPAC transactions
Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that corporate partners Jennifer W. Cheng and Daryl Cue have been named among the top lawyers globally for DeSPAC transactions by MergerLinks.
Molson Coors faces another class action over mimosa Vizzy seltzers
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Another lawsuit claiming mimosa-flavored Vizzy hard seltzers should contain champagne has been filed.
Tennessee AG supports Texas law criminalizing illegal immigration
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a coalition of 22 states in supporting Texas's state law SB4. This law makes illegal immigration into Texas a state crime and permits state magistrates and judges to order individuals who have crossed the border illegally to return to their country of origin.
AGO Takes Action to Protect Utahns Against Foreign-Sponsored Terrorism
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to President Joe Biden regarding the administration’s recent order to waive certain sanctions on Iranian funds for 120 days. The communication to the White House was led by the State of Iowa.
Eliana Baer Appointed to Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey’s Board
Fox Rothschild congratulates Eliana Baer, who was appointed to the inaugural Board of the Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey (JBAR).
Adam Hiller Named Co-Managing Partner of GRSM Nashville Office
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has named Adam Hiller Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Nashville office. He joins Heather Gwinn in this shared leadership role.
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads call to U.S. Senate to pass Laken Riley Act
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads a 26-state coalition calling on the United States Senate to quickly pass the Laken Riley Act.
West Warwick man charged with domestic assault and firearms charges
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Memorandum on New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law
Attorney General John M. Formella is pleased to announce the publication of this 2024 edition of the Attorney General’s Memorandum on New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law, RSA Chapter 91-A.
CEO of The Buckeye Institute Testifies Before Congress on Administrative State
Columbus, OH – The CEO of The Buckeye Institute, Robert Alt, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust. Alt highlighted the issues with government agencies adjudicating their own cases, noting the threats to civil liberties and traditional protections for defendants in federal courts.Alt emphasized the concerning statistics regarding agency adjudication, pointing out that agencies like the SEC have significantly higher success rates in their own hearings...
Investigation Underway for Manitowoc County Officer Involved Incident
MISHICOT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved incident that took place in Mishicot, Wis. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.According to the report, officers from the Mishicot Police Department responded to a domestic dispute on South Main Street, where they encountered a subject who approached them aggressively despite verbal commands. The officers used non-lethal means to try to control the individual, who then required life-saving measures and was subsequently taken to a local...
Attorney General Hilgers and State Treasurer Briese Warn Nebraskans about Tax-Related Scams
Tax season is in full swing, along with tax scams.
Attorney General James Champions Legislation to Protect Kids From Addictive Social Media Feeds in National USA Today Op-Ed
Gannett published an op-ed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta in its flagship USA Today newspaper about their work to advance legislation to protect children’s mental health by reining in addictive social media feeds.
Robert Alt Testifies Before Congress on Reforming the Administrative State
Robert Alt, president and chief executive officer of The Buckeye Institute, recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust. During his testimony, Alt highlighted the inherent problems that arise when government agencies adjudicate their own cases.In his submitted written testimony, Alt emphasized the unique threats to civil liberties that come with agency adjudication. He pointed out that government agency employees often act as "judge, investigator, and...
America First Legal Supports Presidential Immunity for Trump in Supreme Court Brief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, America First Legal (AFL) filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in Trump v. United States on behalf of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and 26 members of Congress in support of Presidential immunity for former President Donald J. Trump. President Trump has been subjected to an unprecedented and unparalleled political prosecution in multiple jurisdictions across the country, including by the federal government, for official acts during his presidency.AFL’s brief argues that the United States Constitution provides, by both...
Attorney General Miyares Announces Crime Reductions in Ceasefire Cities
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced new trends and reductions in crime in Virginia’s highest crime cities, targeted by Operation Ceasefire. Speaking at a press conference at the Slover Library in Norfolk, Miyares highlighted the success of the operation in addressing gun violence and promoting group violence intervention strategies.Miyares stated, "The goal of Operation Ceasefire was to decrease homicides in Virginia by 10%. After only a year of implementation, Virginia has a 17% decrease in murders, 10% decrease in rapes and a 3% decrease in robberies."In 2023, 12...
Government Documents Confirm Biden Administration's Support for Global Censorship Campaign
America First Legal (AFL) has released government documents revealing the Biden administration's support for Imran Ahmed's global censorship campaign through the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The documents obtained from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State show the administration's mobilization of U.S. counterterrorism assets to aid CCDH's efforts.According to AFL, the Biden administration utilized the national security state to justify censorship, with its National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism stating that...