News from May 2024
Attorney General Ford Joins DOJ, Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
Attorney General Aaron Ford announced he has joined with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 total attorneys general, in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
U.S. sues Oklahoma over its new immigration policy
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - The United States government is suing Oklahoma for implementing an immigration policy similar to Texas' and Iowa's.
Lawsuit blames Snapchat for suicide of 'happy, outgoing child' targeted by sexual predator
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The owner of Snapchat faces wrongful death litigation after a 13-year-old boy killed himself after a sexual predator threatened to release explicit photos of him.
Firms move to lead shareholder litigation against solar power company
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Robbins Geller and Motley Rice have moved quickly in an effort to lead shareholder litigation against a solar power company.
Philadelphia judge has chance to block FTC's new ban on noncompete agreements
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The company challenging the Biden Administration's new rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts is asking a federal judge to stay its implementation and issue a preliminary injunction.
Whirlpool notes positive online reviews as it fights class action over refrigerators
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Whirlpool says the overwhelming majority of customers are happy with their refrigerators as it fights a class action lawsuit claiming the wires in them won't bend and instead crack.
Attorney General Bird Fights to Protect Religious Freedom Against Illegal Vaccine Mandates
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird took action to stop vaccine mandates and protect religious freedoms.
AK Supreme Court Affirms Board of Dental Examiners' Decision to Revoke "Hoverboard" Dentist’s License
Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the 2022 Alaska Superior Court’s decision that the Board of Dental Examiners properly exercised its discretion when revoking the license of Dr. Seth Lookhart after he engaged in pervasive fraud and almost killed several patients.
Attorney General Lopez Takes Action to Defend Protections for Pregnant Workers
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general defending a proposed rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) of 2022.
Florida Attorney General warns residents about rising malvertising threat
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a Consumer Alert to warn Floridians about a cybercrime tactic known as malvertising. Scammers are using sponsored links and ads on search engines to mimic frequently visited pages, leading users to malware-infected websites. According to Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence, over 800 malvertising-related attacks occurred in the first six months of 2023, averaging almost five attacks per day. The report suggests that the actual number of unreported attacks is likely higher.
Lafayette man arrested for child porn possession and animal abuse
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit has apprehended a Lafayette man on multiple charges related to sex crimes. The arrest took place on Tuesday, May 28.
Attorney General Drummond warns of new overdue toll charge scam targeting Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 29, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about a new scam involving text messages about overdue toll charges. Some Oklahomans have received messages claiming they owe past due toll charges along with a link to click and pay. However, the scam messages are phishing attacks designed to steal personal information.
Christopher Price sentenced for human trafficking involving underage victim
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the conviction and sentencing of Christopher Price, 36, from Stone Mountain, for trafficking a 16-year-old female in DeKalb County. The victim had been missing from Cedartown for approximately six weeks before being recovered by the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and the U.S. Marshals Service in March 2020. Investigations revealed that the victim had been trafficked out of a hotel in Tucker, Georgia, throughout February 2020.
Attorney General Drummond comments on legislative override of SB 102
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 29, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond made remarks today following the state Legislature's decision to override Governor Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 102, which increases the retirement benefits for law enforcement professionals.
Attorneys general urge DOJ investigation into Garrett Foster's death following Texas pardon
Garrett Foster was protesting racial injustice when he was shot and killed by Daniel Perry
OVW hosts pre-application session for FY 2024 culturally specific campus initiative
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Strengthening Culturally Specific Campus’ Approaches to Address Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Initiative solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the initiative’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.
Innovasis Inc., executives settle $12M kickback allegations
Spinal device manufacturer Innovasis Inc. and senior executives Brent Felix and Garth Felix have agreed to pay $12 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to spine surgeons. Brent Felix is the founder, President, and Chairman of the Board of Innovasis, headquartered in Utah. Garth Felix has held various leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer.
Disbarred attorney pleads guilty over $9.5M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme
A disbarred California attorney pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to operate a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of more than $9.5 million.
Connecticut AG responds to rejection of water company's $22M rate hike
Attorney General William Tong responded today to a draft decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) rejecting the Connecticut Water Company’s $21.8 million rate hike.