News from 2025
Philadelphia firm blasts Trump's campaign against Big Law
WASHINGTON - Attorneys at the prominent Philadelphia plaintiffs firm Kline & Specter are supporting law students who object to President Donald Trump's actions against the firm Susman Godfrey.
Tenn. law lets dead woman's lawsuit move forward; She was filmed showering at nursing home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - The daughter of an elderly woman who was filmed by a shower attendant, who shared the images with her incarcerated boyfriend, can continue with a privacy lawsuit after the death of her mom, Tennessee’s highest court has ruled.
Weld County to host warrant clearance event on May 2
The 19th Judicial District is set to host its fourth Warrant Clearance Day in collaboration with Greeley Municipal Court.
Attorney General Brown Honors Fallen and Injured Workers on Worker Memorial Day
Thursday, April 24, is Worker Memorial Day. A day for communities across the United States to come together to honor workers who died on the job or from job-related injuries over the past year.
Attorney General Alan Wilson demands City of Columbia repeal unconstitutional faith-based counseling ban
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has formally demanded that the City of Columbia repeal City Ordinance 2021-021, citing clear conflicts with state law and violations of constitutional rights. In a letter sent to the Columbia City Council , Wilson urged immediate action to bring the city into compliance with state statutes and the South Carolina Constitution.
Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting Law Firm Singled Out by Executive Order
Attorney General Charity Clark has joined 20 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of law firm Susman Godfrey, which is challenging an unconstitutional presidential order issued as retribution against the firm for representing clients in the aftermath of the 2020 election and defending the integrity of that election.
AG Fitch Secures Temporary Restraining Order toProtect Mississippi's Independent Pharmacies
Attorney General Lynn Fitchsought and secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) against GoodRx, Inc.;GoodRx Holdings, Inc.; MS CVS Pharmacy, LLC; and Inside Rx, LLC, stoppingthem from forcing pharmacies to take discount card program reimbursements involuntarily, in violation of Section 83-9-6.1, Miss. Code Annotated.
Attorney General Platkin Co-Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Law Firm Singled Out by Executive Order
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is co-leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of law firm Susman Godfrey, which is challenging an unconstitutional presidential order that retaliates against the firm for representing clients in the aftermath of the 2020 election and defending the integrity of that election.
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Support Critical Legal Services for Vulnerable Americans
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general in sending letters to leaders in the United States House and Senate urging them to keep in place critical funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in upcoming appropriations bills.
Kirkland Represents Linden on Close of Oversubscribed Fund VI at $5.4 Billion
Kirkland & Ellis advised Linden Capital Partners on the completion of fundraising for its sixth flagship healthcare buyout fund, surpassing its $4.5 billion target and initial $5.0 billion hard cap in just under nine months.
Griffin: ‘Financial fraud isn’t a new problem, but we’re taking a new approach to fighting it’
Attorney General Tim Griffin released the following statement after announcing the formation of a Financial Fraud Task Force to be led by his office.
Child Support Hearings Office Successfully Transitions To Virtual Hearings
The Department of the Attorney General Office of Child Support Hearings (OCSH) has successfully transitioned to conducting administrative hearings almost exclusively by video conference, as part of the department’s efforts to modernize operations.
DOJ announces indictment for suspended Wilmington Police Officer in use of force case
On April 14, suspended Wilmington Police Officer Sgt. Caro Spearman was indicted on charges of Assault Third Degree, Offensive Touching and two counts of Official Misconduct in New Castle County Superior Court.
Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Shelby County Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Shooting
In a report issued , the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the March 6, 2025, fatal shooting of David Robert Plagmann by a Shelby County deputy was legally justified.
AG Labrador Joins Coalition Supporting the Creation of Second Amendment Task Force
Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined attorneys general from 26 states in a letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi in support of the creation of the Second Amendment Task Force.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Launches Federal Oversight and Accountability Website, Litigation Tracker
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced the launch of a new Federal Oversight page on the Oregon Department of Justice website.
CHPS Podcast Episode 2: Bitcoin in the Halls of Power
In the second installment of CHPS of Insight, host Chris White and Bryan Jacoutot, Senior Director at Clark Hill Economics, delve into the complex yet intriguing world of cryptocurrency and blockchain policy.
Former Director of Tuscola County Peer Center Sentenced for Embezzling from Center
On Tuesday, Tanya Hobson, 45, of Kingston, was sentenced by Judge Jason Bitzer in the 71B Judicial District Court in Caro to 6 months in jail after pleading guilty in March to one count of Embezzlement-Agent or Trustee – $200 or more but less than $1,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Hobson was also ordered to pay $4,054.64 in restitution to the Tuscola County Peer Center.
J&J: New evidence shows key asbestos witness is a liar
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Johnson & Johnson has renewed its legal assault on a doctor who helped kickstart litigation over talcum powder by publishing a study that falsely claimed 33 cancer patients had no exposure to asbestos other than talc.
Opioid judge won't leave case; Lawyer's 'dumb statement' said he's rooting for plaintiffs
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer's sales pitch that went too far isn't reason for me to step down, says the federal judge handling lawsuits against drug-makers, pharmacies and others over the opioid crisis.