News from 2024
Jury Finds Minnesota Man Guilty of 2005 Madison Bike Path Sexual Assault
Aidison Yang, 42 of Eagan, Minnesota, was found guilty by a jury of three counts of First Degree Sexual Assault by Use or Threat of Use of a Dangerous Weapon in connection with a 2005 sexual assault on a Madison bike path. Attorney General Kaul expressed, “Justice is finally being served for the violent crimes the defendant committed in 2005.” Madison Police Detective Kelly Dougherty added, “After all these years we are finally able to hold Aidison Yang accountable for this horrible crime.”The evidence presented at trial established that Mr. Yang sexually assaulted the...
Attorney abuse of legal system drives up costs for insurance policyholders
The most recent summary of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that car insurance costs have risen significantly more than the overall inflation rate. Investigations have discovered that these rising insurance costs are partially due to legal system abuses.
New kind of patent lawsuits soaring in Southern District of Florida, new analysis finds
Federal patent-infringement lawsuits aimed at defendants whose identities are kept hidden have shot up 167% from 2022 to 2023 in the Southern District of Florida, raising due-process concerns for the businesses and individuals affected by such filings.
Operation Ceasefire Secures Sentence for Portsmouth Gun Crime, Says Attorney General Miyares
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that a Portsmouth man has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally possessing multiple firearms and a machinegun conversion device as a convicted felon. Michael Jerrod Scott, 40, was found in possession of firearms, ammunition, drugs, and cash during a search at his residence in Portsmouth."It’s illegal for convicted felons to possess firearms, and those who do should expect to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law," said Attorney General Miyares.The announcement was made by a joint statement from...
Will plaintiff being 'usually hungover' affect case against McDonald's over extra cost for OJ?
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A woman suing McDonald's for charging extra for orange juice in breakfast combos admitted she is usually hungover when she makes those purchases.
Kroger: Lawyer making lousy omelette with egg class actions
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer's class action over "farm fresh" eggs came to the courthouse stale, Kroger is claiming in a recent motion to dismiss.
Parents can't sue over death of infant, but his estate can
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Parents who sued over the death of their infant child failed to file the proper administrative claims first, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled, but the estate of the child can continue with a $15 million lawsuit claiming a misplaced feeding tube caused the baby’s death.
Home for disabled sued after resident drinks dishwashing detergent, suffers throat burns
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A recent lawsuit charges a Florida home for the developmentally disabled with neglect after a resident permanently damaged his esophagus by drinking dish detergent.
Business exec sues Apple after email hacked
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The president and CFO of a company with a government munitions contract is suing Apple after his email was hacked.
Greenberg Traurig Grows FDA Practice in Phoenix; Adds Peter Arhangelsky
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its Health Care & FDA Practice in Arizona with the addition of Peter A. Arhangelsky as shareholder.
Attorney General Marshall Leads 22-State Supreme Court Brief in Support of President Trump
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall led a 22-state brief in the case Trump v. United States in support of President Trump’s request that the U.S. Supreme Court stay his trial proceedings until the Supreme Court can rule on his claim of presidential immunity.
Attorney General Mayes Urges Legislature to Reject SB1221
Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on SB1221 being heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Attorney General Kaul Urges Congressional Action on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general, is urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to reform the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Kaul emphasized the importance of holding down prescription drug prices and increasing transparency in pricing, stating, “The cost that Wisconsinites pay for prescription drugs shouldn’t increase because of pharmacy benefit managers.”The coalition highlights three crucial bills for reform within the PBM industry: the DRUG Act (S1542/HR6283), Protecting Patients Against PBM...
Attorney General Moody Secures 25-Year Prison Sentence for Latin King Gang Member in Massive Cartel Drug Ring
Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the successful prosecution of a Latin King gang member involved in a massive drug trafficking operation, resulting in a 25-year prison sentence. Johnny Cisnero was sentenced by Circuit Judge James D. Sloan for his role in trafficking dangerous drugs from the Mexican Cartel to Sur-13 gang members in Florida prisons. Attorney General Moody expressed gratitude to the Statewide Prosecutors and law enforcement partners for their efforts in bringing Cisnero to justice, stating, “A Latin King gang member involved in a massive drug ring...
Sheppard Mullin Recognized by Chambers Global 2024
Sheppard Mullin has been recognized by Chambers Global 2024 in the following practice areas.
U.S. Supreme Court hears emergency stay of EPA ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ rule
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a potential stay related to the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Good Neighbor Plan.”
Class action lawsuits enrich attorneys, harm Georgia consumers
Bankrate, a consumer financial services company, has announced that drivers in Atlanta are paying an average of $2,802 for full coverage auto insurance. This figure is higher than both the state and national averages. A contributing factor to these rising costs is an increase in class action lawsuits that benefit attorneys but force businesses to raise their prices.
Attorney General Miyares Launches New Public Awareness Tools for “One Pill Can Kill” Campaign
Attorney General Miyares has launched a new public awareness initiative called “One Pill Can Kill” aimed at reducing opioid deaths, educating Virginians on the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs, and providing community resources. Speaking about the campaign, Attorney General Miyares stated, “The opioid epidemic has impacted every corner of the Commonwealth. It’s through education, prevention, and accessible resources that Virginians can fight back against the threat opioids and fake prescription pills present to us and to our loved ones. One Pill Can Kill is the product of...
Civil rights claim tossed from lawsuit over death of undocumented immigrant who fell off border wall
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - One civil rights claim has been struck from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of an undocumented immigrant who fell off a border wall in California.
Bad start for class action over gas stove emissions
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has gutted one of the first class action lawsuits that claims the makers of gas stoves have committed consumer fraud by portraying the items as safe when they emit harmful emissions.