News from 2024
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Major Pornography Distributor for Violating Texas Age Verification Laws
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action against Aylo Global Entertainment, a prominent pornography distributor, for breaching Texas age verification laws. The lawsuit targets Aylo Global for failing to implement adequate age verification measures on its websites, including popular platforms like Pornhub, as mandated by Texas law HB 1181. Instead, the company is accused of immediately exposing minors to explicit content upon accessing their sites.Attorney General Paxton is pushing for an injunction against Aylo Global to enforce proper age verification...
Attorney General Moody in SCOTUS Today Fighting to Protect Floridians from Big Tech Censorship
Attorney General Ashley Moody is at the Supreme Court of the United States today, defending Florida's stance against Big Tech censorship. The ongoing legal battle stems from SB 7072, a law aimed at preventing social media companies from engaging in unfair censorship practices and deplatforming political candidates or journalistic entities.Moody emphasized the importance of the case, stating, "We are fighting in the U.S. Supreme Court for Floridians to debate ideas, engage in political discourse, and question government policies on social media platforms. This fight is...
Wires crack instead of bend, class action over refrigerators complains
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Whirlpool faces a class action lawsuit that complains wiring in its refrigerators won't bend and instead cracks and snaps when doors are opened and closed.
Ritz-maker faces class action lawsuit over cheese
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - One of the latest in a series of "real cheese" class action lawsuits challenges claims made by the maker of Ritz snacks.
Plaintiffs lose bet that casino is liable for fatal charter bus crash
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - A Mississippi casino that offered customers “promo cash” and free meal tickets isn’t liable for the fatal crash of a charter bus they took to get there, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled, rejecting plaintiff arguments a casino employee encouraged the bus to continue on despite bad weather.
Firms picked to lead class action over Boost Glucose Control drinks
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers at Milberg Coleman and Kaplan Fox will lead consolidated litigation against Nestle that claims diabetic customers are tricked into thinking Boost Glucose Control drinks will help manage their condition.
Tennessee Granted Preliminary Injunction Against NCAA’s Illegal NIL-Recruitment Ban
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the followed statement after the Eastern District Court of Tennessee granted the state’s preliminary injunction request in its legal challenge to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) illegal name, image, and likeness (NIL)-recruitment ban
Summerville Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Perryon Shamar Ontario Jones, 22, of Summerville, S.C., on 20 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Summerville Police Department made the arrest.
Attorney General Miyares Launches New Public Awareness Tools for “One Pill Can Kill” Campaign
Attorney General Jason Miyares launched a new website and advertising campaign for the public awareness initiative “One Pill Can Kill.”
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Congress to Act on Reforms to Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general, called on Congress to take decisive action to reform the way pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) conduct business.
H-1B Work Visas: Updates With Cap Registration and Modernization Changes on February 27, 2024
Nonimmigrant visas are essential for the successful operation of businesses in many industries.
Bradley’s Samuel M. Dearstyne Selected to 2024 Bar Leadership Institute by Mecklenburg County Bar & Foundation
Bradley is pleased to announce that associate Samuel M. Dearstyne has been selected by the Mecklenburg County Bar to participate in its Bar Leadership Institute (BLI).
AG Platkin: Bumble Inc. to Pay Civil Penalty and Change Public Disclosures to Resolve Allegations its Internet Dating Services Misrepresented Criminal Background Screening Policies
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced that Texas-based internet dating service provider Bumble, Inc. will pay $315,000 and change its business practices to settle allegations it violated New Jersey’s consumer protection and internet dating safety laws by misrepresenting or failing to disclose its criminal background screening policies and practices to its New Jersey users.
Attorney General James Condemns Nassau County Executive Blakeman’s Order Banning Transgender Athletes from County Facilities
New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued the following statement in response to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s announcement of an executive order prohibiting transgender athletes from competing at county-run athletic facilities.
Jackson Lewis Names Kenneth M. Wentz III Omaha Office Managing Principal
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Kenneth M. Wentz III has been elevated to office managing principal in Omaha (OMP). Ken succeeds Chad P. Richter, who is stepping down to focus on his responsibilities as a regional coordinator and board member, in addition to managing his expanding practice. Sarah J. Millsap will assume the role of office litigation manager (OLM).
Sheppard Mullin Expands White Collar and Investigations Capabilities with Partner John Marston
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that John Marston has joined the firm as a partner in the Governmental Practice, based in the Washington, D.C office. Marston joins from Foley Hoag LLP.
AI for Legal Departments series - Using AI in Data Management on February 27, 2024
In this third and last session of the AI for Legal Departments series, we will delve into the dynamic world of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for efficient and compliant data management.
Attorney General Miyares Celebrates Victory Over NCAA
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares expressed his satisfaction with the recent triumph over the NCAA, stating, "Today's decision is a significant victory in our effort to protect Virginia's student-athletes from the NCAA's restrictive and unfair rules." Miyares emphasized the importance of granting student-athletes the freedom to negotiate and benefit from their skills and abilities, highlighting their substantial contribution to the college sports industry.Miyares criticized the NCAA for profiting off the hard work and talent of student-athletes, stating,...
Law might protect officer who turned siren on right before fatal crash
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A Colorado law providing immunity to police officers against most tort lawsuits may protect an officer who switched on his flashing lights and siren five seconds before T-boning a van in a highway intersection, killing the two men inside.
$9M class action settlement with Olo gets green light
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New York federal judge has given approval of a $9 million shareholder settlement in a lawsuit against a company that designs online ordering systems.