News from March 2025
ATRA CEO: 'Public nuisance litigation has become the new frontier for plaintiffs’ lawyers seeking to circumvent traditional liability principles'
Tiger Joyce, CEO of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), said that public nuisance litigation is a new tactic employed by trial lawyers to circumvent traditional liability principles, holding businesses accountable for broad societal...
State Sen. Sharer on Democratic-backed legal reforms: 'Trial attorneys can abuse the system for their own personal gain'
Bill Sharer, a State Senator for New Mexico District 1, has accused Democratic lawmakers of enabling trial attorneys to exploit the legal system for personal and political gain.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Issues Consumer Alert Regarding 23andMe Bankruptcy Announcement
Attorney Aaron M. Frey issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s recent bankruptcy filing. 23andMe is a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that collects and analyzes the most sensitive and irreplaceable information about individuals, their genetic code.
'Giant Killa!' law firm fights Beasley Allen lawsuit after partnership blows up in J&J talc bankruptcy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Disappointment can't be the basis for a lawsuit, a personal injury firm says after being sued by lawyers it once teamed with to push asbestos litigation against Johnson & Johnson.
CIANJ Virtual Event -The Shifting DE&I and AI Landscape: Key Trends and Insights on April 1, 2025
On April 1, Ann-Marie Luciano will join a panel of experts for a Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey virtual event to discuss the shifting landscape of DEI and how artificial intelligence is influencing these practices.Click here for more information and to RSVP.
In Memoriam: The Passing of Our Partner & Friend Jeff Young
With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the unexpected passing of our colleague, partner, and friend, Jeff Young, on March 26, 2025.
Attorney General Introduces Newest Team Member for Internet Crimes Against Children Unit
Attorney General Raúl Labrador introduced the newest member of his ICAC Unit – K-9 Badger, a two-year-old English Labrador (no relation).
Amy Cheng Named To Atlanta Board of Education Ethics Commission
Atlanta litigation partner, Amy B. Cheng, has been appointed to Atlanta’s Board of Education Ethics Commission.
Victim assistance grant opportunities open for application $2.5 million available for programs serving victims of crime
Six grant programs serving victims of crime across Kansas are open for application, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Warns Alabamians of Rising Phone Scams
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state.
AG Taylor Joins Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general, calling on Congress to pass federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons.
AG Kaul Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order On Election
Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the below statement regarding the executive order on elections that President Trump issued on March 25, 2025.
Attorney General Clark Joins Executive Committee of National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
Attorney General Charity Clark announced she has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), a bipartisan organization of state attorneys general from across the country and U.S. territories.
Richmond man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child exploitation crimes
Moises Bojorquez, a 29-year-old resident of Richmond, Indiana, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release after admitting to charges, including the sexual exploitation of a child.
New Orleans man sentenced to 75 months for gun possession in drug case
A New Orleans man, Joshua Williams, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for firearm possession linked to drug trafficking, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
Mobile man sentenced to over four years for possession of a machine gun
Nijel Malik Smith, a 22-year-old resident of Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a machine gun.
Buffalo man indicted on federal drug charges related to cocaine distribution conspiracy
A federal grand jury has indicted Michael R. Prell, Jr., also known by aliases "Struggle Mike," "Struggle," and "Jr," on charges related to a narcotics conspiracy and attempted possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine with the intent to...
U.S. Attorney’s Office ramps up federal firearms charges in March
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, led by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., has announced a significant increase in federal firearms charges filed in March.
Texas duo plead guilty to fentanyl smuggling from Mexico
Two individuals have entered guilty pleas to the charge of conspiring to import fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
FDNY official receives 20-month prison sentence for bribery conspiracy
Brian Cordasco, a former Chief of the New York City Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for his involvement in a bribery conspiracy.