News from 2024
Nardo Wick fan sues after security leaves him in critical condition
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Rapper Nardo Wick and his security team are named in a lawsuit brought by a man who says he was assaulted when getting a photograph.
South Carolina Men Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kevin Dewayne Costley, 31, of North Augusta, S.C., and Taz Michael Johnson, 27, of Lexington, S.C. on 10 total charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.
Jury finds Woonsocket man guilty of stealing 10 cases of tequila worth more than $2,900
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Woonsocket man has been found guilty by a jury in Kent County Superior Court of larceny for stealing 10 cases of Don Julio tequila worth nearly $3,000 from his West Greenwich employer in 2021.
Inmate sues after burst pipe shoots hot human waste all over him
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An inmate is suing the Florida Department of Corrections after he says he was sprayed with 200-degree human wastewater, resulting in severe burns and mental anguish.
Bradley’s Hall Eady Appointed Chairman of Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish® Alabama
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Hall Eady has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish® Alabama.
Attorney General Miyares Secures Conviction for Unemployment Fraud
Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that his Unemployment Compensation Fraud Unit has secured another conviction.
California Reaffirms Individuals' Right to Contraceptive Care
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, California State Board of Pharmacy President Seung Oh, and California Department of Managed Health Care Director Mary Watanabe are taking action to ensure that all Californians are informed of their right to access contraception.
Attorney General Kaul Petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to Take Abortion Case
Attorney General Josh Kaul has petitioned the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take jurisdiction of the case in which the Dane County Circuit Court ruled that Wis. Stat. § 940.04 does not criminalize abortion. The petition, filed on Feb 27, 2024, seeks to bypass the Court of Appeals in order to provide Wisconsinites with a final ruling on the enforceability of the statute.Kaul stated, “This case is about protecting Wisconsinites’ freedom. The sooner we can obtain certainty about the state of Wisconsin law, the better.” He further added, “In addition to continuing to argue that...
Attorney General Platkin Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Pennsylvania Law Barring Concealed Carry Weapons by Individuals Under 21
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit urging that court to revisit an opinion striking down a Pennsylvania law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed weapons in public and imposing additional restrictions during declared states of emergency.
Attorney General Miyares Urges General Assembly to Maintain Limits on Sentence Credits
Attorney General Jason Miyares has urged the General Assembly to maintain limits on enhanced earned sentence credits in Virginia, citing alarming recidivism data. In a letter to the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate, Attorney General Miyares expressed concerns over allowing violent offenders to receive sentence reductions under the 2020 enhanced earned sentence credit law.In the letter, Attorney General Miyares emphasized the public safety risks and financial strains associated with cutting sentences for violent offenders. He stated, “Cutting sentences for...
Attorney General James Wins Trial Against NRA and Wayne LaPierre
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the jury in her case against the National Rifle Association (NRA) and three current and former senior leaders has found the defendants liable for violating the law.
The Impact of International Backgrounds on Arbitration Advocacy Styles on February 28 2024
Rebeca Mosquera has been invited to present at the Fordham Law School on “The Impact of International Backgrounds on Arbitration Advocacy Styles".
BakerHostetler Continues to Collect Accolades with 2024 Rankings from Chambers Global
BakerHostetler’s impact in the global arena continues to grow, as evidenced by the 2024 Chambers Global Guide.
Managing Pay Equity — Legal Updates and Planning for the EU Pay Transparency Directive on February 28, 2024
Join us each month in 2024 for Faegre Drinker's annual series of webinars exploring the latest developments in labor and employment law in addition to what we see coming on the horizon.
Civil Law Update: Part 2 on February 28, 2024
Judge Lucy Inman, along with Attorneys Dan Gibson and Troy Shelton will present an update of Civil Law cases heard and decided in North Carolina and effecting North Carolina law in 2023, as well as important decisions that are expected to change precedent that are forthcoming.
Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Information Blocking Regulatory Environment on February 28, 2024
Healthcare privacy attorney Beth Pitman will be participating in the Virtual 41st National HIPAA Summit.
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.