LEGAL NEWSLINE

FORT WORTH, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas federal judge has blocked a controversial rule imposed by a federal agency without Congress' consent that would keep credit card companies from charging late fees over $8.

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer's second chance at suing Walmart over whether it can label its honey as raw has failed.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Medical malpractice plaintiffs and their lawyers have scored a big win in Minnesota, as the state Supreme Court has ruled their lawsuits are not subject to more stringent requirements than other negligence claims.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s Office has distributed $1.1 million to 12 organizations as part of the Office’s Residential Energy Assistance Grant (REAG) program. REAG is funded through settlement agreements the AGO reached with National Grid and the Berkshire Gas Company.

Attorney General Anthony Brown today announced his office entered into settlements with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless), and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the “wireless carriers”), which resolve an investigation into the wireless carriers’ advertising practices.

Isiah Williams, 78, of Chicago, was found guilty on one count each of felony murder and first-degree premeditated murder by a Washtenaw Circuit Court jury in connection to the 1982 disappearance and presumed death of his then-8-month-old infant daughter, Olisa Williams, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Artificial intelligence leaders from more than 20 law firms will join Troutman Pepper for a summit focused on the use of generative AI in the legal industry, including associated use cases, training, ethical obligations, policy implications, and more.

UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that partners David W. Leopold and Anastasia Tonello have been recognized once again by Lawdragon with inclusion in The 2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers, an annual elite list of distinction in the legal profession.

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 15, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed his gratitude to Gov. Kevin Stitt today for signing into law House Bill 3668, which enhances Medicaid fraud protections and helps protect elderly and vulnerable adults.

In a significant development, the Circuit Court of Cleburne County has denied TikTok's motion to dismiss the state lawsuit against it and its parent company, ByteDance. The decision was met with satisfaction by Attorney General Tim Griffin, who hailed it as a "big win" for the state.

The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission has announced its schedule to interview nominees for a district magistrate judge vacancy in Woodson County. The interviews will commence at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced the launch of a series of immersive virtual reality (VR) trainings for law enforcement across the state. The initiative is part of the office's commitment to leveraging advanced technology for peace officers.

The Beadle County Drug & DUI Court and Brookings County Drug & DUI Court teams are extending an invitation to the public to attend their alumni day recovery celebrations. These events, which are designed to honor program participants, will feature a panel of program graduates and conclude with light receptions.

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that John Celico, a 30-year-old man from South Kingstown, has been sentenced to seven years in the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for sexually assaulting a woman in August 2022. The sentencing took place in Washington County Superior Court on May 13, 2024.

Following a series of campus protests marked by anti-Jewish propaganda, Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a stern warning to college officials. He emphasized their obligation to enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which mandates combating all forms of antisemitism on campuses, or risk losing federal funding.

The Southwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, has announced a job opening for the position of Law Clerk. The role offers an annual salary of $74,460 and is aimed at expanding the applicant pool for one successful candidate to be hired.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a $10.25 million settlement with AT&T Mobility, Cricket Wireless, T-Mobile USA., Cellco Partnership, Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless.

Attorney General Chris Carr is challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) unconstitutional power plant rule that threatens the reliability of energy production nationwide.

An indictment was unsealed recently, charging Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, of Boston, and James Pepaire-Bueno, 28, of New York with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges stem from an alleged scheme by the defendants to exploit the Ethereum blockchain's integrity to fraudulently obtain approximately $25 million worth of cryptocurrency within approximately 12 seconds. The brothers were arrested in Boston and New York respectively and will be presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul G. Levenson for the District of...

The Justice Department has announced a statewide investigation into conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center run by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. The probe will assess whether Kentucky safeguards children in these facilities from harm caused by excessive force by staff, prolonged and punitive isolation, and inadequate protection from violence and sexual abuse. Additionally, the investigation will scrutinize whether Kentucky provides sufficient mental health services and necessary special education to children with disabilities.