News from 2024
Fla. woman sues her personal injury lawyer, alleges he botched her case
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An unhappy client is suing a Florida personal injury law firm, alleging it ruined her car accident case.
Lawsuit complains about lack of tung oil in Rust-Oleum products
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers want to punish Rust-Oleum because tung oil isn't the No. 1 ingredient in tung oil products.
Martinsville Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Meth and Cocaine
A Martinsville, Virginia man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine. Octavius Myron Johnson, 39, was found guilty of possessing with the intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine and cocaine after a jury trial in October 2023.Attorney General Jason Miyares praised the efforts of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in bringing Johnson to justice. He stated, "Thanks to the dedicated work of our law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, this drug trafficker will have to face the consequences of his...
America First Legal Files Preliminary Injunction to Stop Radical "Gender Transitioning" in School District
On Friday, America First Legal (AFL) took action against the Pine-Richland School District by filing a preliminary injunction in its ongoing lawsuit. The lawsuit addresses the school district's controversial policy that keeps children's gender ideology a secret from parents and establishes a "gender transition team" within the school to assist students in transitioning their gender. AFL believes that parents, not school bureaucrats, should have full control over their children's upbringing and protection from what they refer to as the "harmful social contagion fiction" of...
AFL and Boyden Gray PLLC File Brief in Support of Joseph W. Fischer
Today, America First Legal (AFL) and Boyden Gray PLLC have filed a brief in the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of Senator Tom Cotton, Representative Jim Jordan, and 21 other Members of Congress in support of Joseph W. Fischer. Mr. Fischer has been subjected to a weaponized criminal prosecution by the Biden Administration for an alleged violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2).The case against Mr. Fischer stems from his alleged participation in events at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. He has been charged with a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2), a...
Shooting range sued after mental patient rents gun, kills self there
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An Orlando, Fla., shooting range's online questionnaire wasn't enough to prevent a man with a history of mental health issues from renting a gun and shooting himself, a lawsuit says.
Lawsuit: Play workbench sliced my kid's fingertip off
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit has followed a 2-year-old having the tip of his finger sliced off by a play workbench.
Federal Court Denies Biden Administration’s Attempt to Dismiss AFL’s Lawsuit Against Federal Funding for Palestinian Terrorism
On February 2, 2024, the Federal Court denied the Biden Administration's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by America First Legal (AFL) against the federal funding for Palestinian terrorism. The lawsuit was filed in December 2022 on behalf of Stuart and Robbi Force, parents of Taylor Force, a West Point graduate who was murdered by a Palestinian terrorist in 2018.The lawsuit aimed to enforce the Taylor Force Act, which was signed into law by President Trump in honor of Taylor Force. The act prohibits U.S. economic assistance that directly benefits the Palestinian...
Attorney General Moody Secures 55-Year Sentence for Violent Human Trafficker Who Branded Victim
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has successfully secured a 55-year prison sentence for a human trafficker in Orange County. Joselito Martinez, the perpetrator, trafficked three women in the Orlando area, using violence and fear to control the victims. One victim was even branded with tattoos and had her hair forcibly cut off as punishment."This human trafficker victimized three women, using violence to force them into sex work. He even branded one victim with tattoos, and forcibly cut her hair as punishment," said Attorney General Ashley...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access
Attorney General Aaron Frey joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general to protect access to medication abortion nationwide.
Former WWE employee sues Vince McMahon for alleged sexual abuse
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - World Wrestling Entertainment founder Vince McMahon faces graphic accusations he sexually abused an employee.
2024 Aviation Symposium on February 6-8, 2024
The Symposium will feature panels and presentations on cutting-edge issues in the aviation industry that affect your business.
Michael Herz Appointed to New Jersey Bankruptcy Chapter 11 Rules Committee
Fox Rothschild congratulates Partner Michael R. Herz, who was appointed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey’s Chapter 11 Rules Committee.
Kristen Marola Joins Jackson Lewis as Chief Talent Officer
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Kristen Marola has joined the firm as chief talent officer.
Kirkland Grows Retail Funds Practice with Leading Investment Funds Team
Kirkland & Ellis is excited to announce that Paul Delligatti, Chris Palmer, Jason Monfort, Andrew Zutz and Nicole Griffin have joined the Firm as partners in the Investment Funds Group.
Bradley’s Bruce Ely Appointed to Board of Regents of American College of Tax Counsel
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Bruce P. Ely has been appointed to the Board of Regents of the prestigious American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC), an invitation-only professional association of tax attorneys from across the country.
Attorney General Bird Secures $350 Million Settlement from Publicis Health for Contributions to Opioid Crisis
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 53 attorneys general in announcing a $350 million settlement with Publicis Health. Iowa will receive more than $2.5 million from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis.
Attorney General Raoul Announces Sentence, Restitution for Cook County Woman in Housing Voucher Fraud Case
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Cook County woman the Attorney General’s office prosecuted was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution for defrauding the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and misappropriating government benefits.
Department of the Attorney General Prevails in Dannenberg Class-action Lawsuit
After nearly 18 years of litigation, the Department of the Attorney General has prevailed in a class-action lawsuit in the case of Dannenberg v. State, in which a class of retired government employees sought to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in claims relating to retiree health benefits provided by the Hawai‘i Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).
Carr: Georgia Files Suit Against MV Realty Over Allegations of Unfair and Deceptive Practices
Attorney General Chris Carr has filed suit against MV Realty and certain affiliates over allegations that the companies used unlawful and deceptive means to mislead cash-strapped homeowners into signing a 40-year agreement for what is essentially a predatory financial product.