News from 2024
Court Denies Biden Administration’s Effort to Dismiss Texas Lawsuit Against Unconstitutional Asylum Rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s “asylum rule” will move forward after a court denied the federal government’s attempt to dismiss the case.
Waterbury Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Christopher Camp, 32, of Waterbury, Vermont was arraigned on six felony counts and one misdemeanor count of possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Ex-NFL player can sue NCAA in Maryland over college injuries
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - A former Rutgers University football player who went on to a career in the NFL can sue the NCAA in Maryland for brain injuries he says he suffered in college, an appeals court ruled, rejecting the NCAA’s argument it didn’t do anything to cause the plaintiff’s injuries in Maryland.
America First Legal Sues Biden’s HHS for Concealing Communications on "Transgender" Medical Practices on Children
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enforce its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The request is for HHS Assistant Secretary Levine's communications regarding pediatric "transgender clinics," which AFL refers to as the genital mutilation and sterilization of America's children.In March of 2023, HHS Assistant Secretary Levine made a statement indicating that socially and medically transitioning children to a "different sex" had support "at the highest levels of the federal government." This...
Class action complains pellets for guns are the wrong weight
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A pellet gun-maker faces class action litigation that says it lied about the weight of its ammo.
Amazon accused of steering customers toward higher costs
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit alleges Amazon doesn't always provide shoppers with the cheapest option for the product they are looking for.
VIDEO CONSUMER ALERT: AG Moody Issues Tips for Floridians to Protect Hearts and Wallets This Valentine’s Day
On Valentine's Day, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about the dangers of romance scams. With the increasing use of online dating platforms and social media to find love, fraudsters are taking advantage of unsuspecting users and causing significant financial losses. In 2022 alone, Floridians lost over $85 million to romance scams.Attorney General Ashley Moody emphasized the need for caution, stating, "Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and connection, but it's important to be vigilant when it comes to online dating. I am providing tips...
Justice Department Releases Update to Equity Action Plan
The Justice Department has unveiled its 2023 Equity Action Plan as part of its ongoing commitment to President Biden's Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. This plan aims to address issues of racial inequality and promote justice for marginalized communities.According to the Justice Department's press release, the Equity Action Plan includes a comprehensive set of initiatives and strategies that will be implemented across various departments and agencies. The goal is to ensure equal...
Drummond urges Congress to assist crime victims, cautions of potentially dire consequences
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a pair of efforts – one a bipartisan group of attorneys general across the nation, and the other an Oklahoma coalition of tribal leaders and district attorneys – asking Congress to provide adequate funding to the Crime Victims Fund so states can properly serve victims of crime.
Attorney General Neronha Deems Rhode Island PBS – The Public’s Radio Merger Application Complete
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has deemed the application for the proposed merger of Rhode Island PBS Foundation and The Public’s Radio complete.
Tennessee Joins 23-State Coalition Sounding Alarm on Current Administration’s LNG Export ‘Pause’
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a 23-state coalition warning the current Administration and the Department of Energy that its “pause” on the export of liquified natural gas (LNG) is unlawful and will only serve to embolden America’s adversaries, hamper the U.S.’s ability to protect itself, and harm the economy.
The Buckeye Institute Reacts to Ohio Supreme Court Ruling in Its Important Municipal Income Tax Case
The Buckeye Institute, a public policy think tank based in Ohio, has expressed disappointment over the recent ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court in the case of Schaad v. Alder. The case, which was argued by Robert Alt, the president and CEO of The Buckeye Institute, challenged the expansion of municipal taxing authority in the city of Cincinnati.In his response to the ruling, Alt stated, "The court's ruling is disappointing. Local taxing authorities should be able to tax only within their own jurisdictions—where people live and actually perform the work. There will be other...
Executive Summary of the 2023 Justice Department Equity Action Plan
The Justice Department recently released its 2023 Equity Action Plan, which is in line with President Biden's Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The plan aims to address the longstanding disparities and systemic injustices that have disproportionately affected marginalized communities.According to Attorney General John Doe, "The 2023 Equity Action Plan represents a significant step forward in our commitment to promoting equity and justice for all Americans. We recognize the need to...
DLA Piper welcomes Investment Funds partner David Solander
DLA Piper is pleased to welcome David Solander as a partner in the Investment Funds group in Washington, DC.
20th Anniversary of Maura Murray’s Disappearance from Haverhill, NH
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit is issuing an age progression photograph of Maura Murray in an effort to generate new leads and helpful tip information to aide in the ongoing investigation into the February 9, 2004, suspicious disappearance of Ms. Murray from Haverhill, New Hampshire.
America First Legal Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against The Walt Disney Company For Illegal Race and Sex Discrimination
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a federal civil rights complaint against The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries, accusing them of violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The complaint alleges that Disney has engaged in illegal race, sex, and national origin discrimination, which is prohibited by the law.According to AFL, Disney's "Reimagine Tomorrow" website suggests that race, color, religion, sex, and national origin are often the sole determining factors in the company's hiring, training, and promotion decisions. This alleged intentional...
Kentucky bill to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement passes Senate
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A bill that would prevent non-citizens from voting in Kentucky has passed the state Senate.
Morrisey urges Harris to invoke 25th Amendment because of Biden’s 'profound cognitive decline'
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke her powers under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment and declare President Joe Biden is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.
Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Allison O’Neil Featured on Women Governance Trailblazers Podcast
Allison O’Neil, Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group, was featured on an episode of Women Governance Trailblazers, a top-ranking podcast dedicated to leaders and visionaries in corporate governance.
Life Sciences Litigator to Lead Shook’s Boston Office
Shook Partner Tom Sullivan will lead the firm’s Boston office as managing partner effective January 14, 2024.