News from 2024
DCA Live Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Jocelyn Cuttino Among Emerging Women Leaders
Morgan Lewis partner Jocelyn Cuttino has been named to DCA Live’s 2024 list of Emerging Women Leaders in Law, which recognizes female lawyers in the Washington, DC area who are poised to become leaders within their firms and the region’s broader legal community.
Ballard Spahr Serves as Underwriter's Counsel for $245M in New Jersey Housing Bonds
Ballard Spahr served as underwriter’s counsel for the issuance of $245.5 million in New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) bonds to finance mortgage loans for single-family, owner-occupied residences throughout the state in a transaction that closed.
Justice Department accuses Nebraska of violating civil rights laws
The Justice Department has declared that Nebraska is in violation of federal civil rights laws, due to the unnecessary segregation of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) in assisted living and day program facilities. This segregation breaches the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Olmstead v. L.C.
Warren County landlord settles over unlawful water shut-off allegations
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement with Miller Properties Group, LLC, a property management company based in Warren County. The company and its owner, Jason Miller, were accused of unlawfully disconnecting water service to occupied rental properties as a means of "self-help" - an illegal tactic used by landlords to force eviction or removal of tenants without first obtaining a court order of possession, as mandated by the Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act and relevant civil procedure rules.
Rokita leads 25-state challenge against new EPA rule threatening utility costs
Attorney General Todd Rokita, in conjunction with 24 other attorneys general, has initiated action to prevent the implementation of the Biden administration’s “Clean Power Plan 2.0”. This plan is viewed as an imposition on states and their residents, particularly those in Indiana who rely on coal and gas for their heating, cooling, and lighting needs. Attorney General Rokita's office is spearheading a motion to halt this new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which imposes stringent anti-coal & gas mandates on power plants.
Carr: We’re Creating Georgia’s First Statewide Organized Retail and Cyber Crime Unit
Attorney General Chris Carr is set to create Georgia’s first statewide Organized Retail and Cyber Crime Unit, with funding provided in the state’s FY 2025 budget signed today by Governor Brian Kemp.
Idaho Joins Multistate Suit Asking Court to Declare EPA’s New Rule on Power Plants Unlawful
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a coalition of 25 states in a lawsuit asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to review and declare unlawful the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently-released rule on existing coal, natural gas, and oil-fired power plants.
Attorney General Merrick Garland commemorates 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board decision
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The event took place in the Justice Department’s Great Hall, with Secretary Cardona representing the Department of Education.
Kauaʻi Self-Help Center Attorney Training equips attorneys for statewide initiative
On May 14, 2024, more than 20 attorneys participated in the Kauaʻi Self-Help Center Attorney Training. This event, which provided continuing legal education, was designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to contribute to the statewide initiative aimed at enhancing access to justice for Hawaiʻi residents requiring assistance with civil legal matters.
Veterans Treatment Court celebrates first anniversary with success
The Veterans Treatment Court in Unit 1 marked its first anniversary with an official celebration. Since its inception, the program has seen increased participation and has proven to be successful. To date, one graduate has emerged from the program and eight veterans are currently taking advantage of this unique opportunity.
Maintenance scheduled for North Dakota appellate case system public portal
The North Dakota Appellate Case System Public Portal is scheduled for maintenance today, May 14th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST. The system will be unavailable during this time. "Sorry for the inconvenience."
AFL files petition against FCC's collection of broadcasters' race and sex data
America First Legal (AFL), in conjunction with co-counsel Boyden Gray PLLC, has lodged a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The petition is on behalf of the National Religious Broadcasters and American Family Association, against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has issued an order that allegedly unlawfully mandates television and radio stations in the United States to publicly disclose the race, ethnicity, and sex of their employees.
Attorney General secures $25k settlement with North Carolina landlord
Attorney General Josh Stein announced today that he has secured a $25,040 consent judgment against Lisa Eustathiou and her company, Apollon LLC, for violations of state consumer protection and debt laws. The defendants are required to repay $25,040 in security deposits and establish a 90-day lookback period to review refund requests from individuals who did not file complaints with the office but may be entitled to a refund.
Attorney General Taylor Announces Settlement with Major Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced a $10.25 million, 50-jurisdiction settlement with wireless carriers, AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc., which resolves an investigation by a coalition of state attorneys general into these wireless carriers’ deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction in Elder Abuse Case
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Sarah Mazander, 39, of Judsonia after she pleaded guilty in White County Circuit Court to the charge of Abuse of an Endangered/Impaired Person, a Class C Felony.
North Dakota Attorney General's Office seeks Assistant Attorney General
The Office of the Attorney General in North Dakota is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Attorney General, as announced on May 14, 2024. The role, based in Bismarck, ND at the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Office, comes with a starting salary of $81,000 commensurate with experience.
Maryland woman admits guilt in plot to disrupt Baltimore power grid
Sarah Beth Clendaniel, a 36-year-old woman from Catonsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to damage or destroy electrical facilities in the state. Court documents reveal that Clendaniel became acquainted with Brandon C. Russell, a Florida resident currently awaiting trial on similar charges, in 2018. Both individuals espouse white supremacist ideologies and advocate for a concept known as “accelerationism.”
North Dakota courts unveil updated jury orientation video
The North Dakota State Court Administrator’s Office has announced the debut of its updated video about jury service in North Dakota. The new video, which features a welcome from Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen, aims to provide viewers with an understanding of the importance and role of juries in the American legal system. Additionally, it offers information to prospective jurors about the jury selection process and their role as jurors.
America First Legal challenges Biden's Title IX rules with injunction
Today, America First Legal (AFL) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amended complaint and a motion for a preliminary injunction against President Biden’s Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, among others. The aim is to halt the implementation of the Biden Administration's Title IX rules which they argue could have detrimental effects on women, children, and schools across the country.
Lawsuit: HP customers never received refunds they were promised
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit alleges HP, Inc., offered sort-of warranties with the promise of a full refund if no issues arose with its computers but failed to pay up.