News from May 2024
Attorney General Brown Joins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 30 states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry.
Attorney General Marshall Leads 19-State Lawsuit Against California & Others Threatening Energy System
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall led a 19-state coalition asking the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the efforts of California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island to dictate the future of American energy policy.
Attorney General Griffin Issues Cease and Desist Letters to Abortion Pill Companies Advertising in Arkansas
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing that he has sent cease and desist letters to New York-based Choices Women’s Medical Center, Inc., and Aid Access of the Netherlands for potential violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA) related to abortion pill marketing and sales.
Attorney General warns against post-storm scams and price gouging
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today alerting Arkansans of post-storm rebuilding scams and informing businesses that the prohibitions on price gouging in Act 367 of 1997 are now in effect. This follows Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s declaration of a state of emergency in Executive Order 24-07, issued on May 26.
36-year-old Arrested for sharing Torrents containing CSAM on BitTorrent Network
Following a several months long investigation that involved undercover agents, the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division arrested Jonathan Anzures, a 36-year-old who was sharing Torrents containing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on the BitTorrent Network
Donald E. English Jr. Named Lexology North America 2024 Award Winner for Labor, Employment and Benefits
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Donald “Donny” E. English Jr. has been named a recipient of the Lexology North America Awards 2024 in the “Labour Employment & Benefits” category.
Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department Welcomes David Hsu as Counsel
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has expanded its Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice and welcomed David D. Hsu, Ph.D., as counsel in the firm’s Denver office.
Richard Edwards and Jared Downs Join Litigation Team at Steptoe & Johnson’s Louisville Office
Richard W. Edwards and Jared L. Downs have joined the Louisville office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel and Associate.
Attorney General supports bill against AI-created child porn
Attorney General Raoul applauds passage of bill regarding child pornography and use of artificial intelligence
Attorney General Garland comments on extradition of alleged Sinaloa Cartel assassin
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the extradition of Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as "El Nini," on May 25, 2024.
Legislation passed enhancing civil rights protections under IHRA
Attorney General Raoul and Illinois Department of Human Rights Applaud Passage of Legislation to Enhance Civil Rights Protections
Class action alleges PFAS in infant formula
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Enfamil infant formula faces a class action alleging the presence of chemicals known as PFAS.
Monsanto faces class action for collecting workers' genetic information
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A Monsanto worker is suing the company, alleging its collection of her family's medical history violates an Illinois law.
Free speech group sues Montana over social media age verification law
MISSOULA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - A Montana law requiring confirmation of social media users' ages is being challenged in federal court by a free speech group.
Opioid lawyer fee fight breaks into open in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia lawyer has sued prominent national firm Morgan & Morgan, claiming he was shortchanged out of $1.6 million in fees stemming from a $940 million opioid settlement.
Court shoots down arbitration over Dexcom diabetes monitor claims
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A manufacturer of glucose monitors can’t enforce “clickwrap” arbitration agreements because they were combined with privacy waivers, a California appeals court ruled, clearing the way for lawsuits by patients who clam they were injured when the devices failed to warn them of dangerous glucose levels.
North Carolina Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of David Eugene Wilder, 48, of Locust, N.C
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces April 2024 Total Gaming Revenue Results
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the April 2024 total gaming revenue results.
8th Circuit affirms district court ruling in Continental Resources case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the district court ruling in Continental Resources, Inc. v. Rick Fisher. U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 23-1147.
Former CIA officer pleads guilty to espionage conspiracy
Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, of Honolulu, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to gather and deliver national defense information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).