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Mariner Finance, targeted by AGs, says lawsuit is 'a misunderstanding of the law'
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A lending company facing federal action by state officials continues to stand by its business practices as more states attack them - despite the federal government's own investigation finding no wrongdoing.
Death Investigation in Park Falls, Wis.
PARK FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a death in Park Falls, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of April 13, 2024.At approximately 4:09 p.m., officers with the Park Falls Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near the 600 block of 2nd Avenue North in Park Falls. When they arrived, officers found a deceased adult with multiple gunshot wounds. A handgun was found at the scene. A suspect has been taken into custody."There is no danger to the public at this time," assured the...
SCOTUS: CA appeal court wrong to block man from suing El Dorado County over $23K 'traffic fees' for one house
The U.S. Supreme Court took to task the California Third District Court of Appeals for ruling that the Fifth Amendment's prohibition on property takings doesn't apply to permit fee schemes enacted by legislatures, like the El Dorado County Board.
Officer Involved Shooting in Wisconsin Under Investigation
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved shooting that took place in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024.According to reports, deputies from the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle crash in the 2800 block of W. Prospect Avenue in the Town of Grand Chute. Upon arrival, they encountered an individual brandishing a knife. Despite attempts to subdue the individual with a taser, one deputy resorted to discharging...
America First Legal Challenges District Attorneys' Transparency in Georgia Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a brief in the case Gonzalez v. Miller, where the Georgia Supreme Court is deciding whether Georgia’s Open Records Act applies to district attorneys’ offices. This critical case arises out of Athens-Clarke County, but the underlying issue is one that would also prevent public oversight and accountability of other district attorneys’ offices, like Fulton County, where Fani Willis is continuing her political prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump.On “Day One,” Athens-Clarke County District Attorney Deborah...
Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition in Defense of Federal Climate Disclosures Rule
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 19 states in support of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rules. These rules, which were recently published, mandate that public companies disclose climate-related risks that could significantly impact their business operations.In a statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, "Publicly listed companies should be transparent about their climate-related costs and risks." He highlighted the significance of the rules in ensuring that companies provide...
EPA's new PFAS rules called unscientific, unacceptable
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The federal government has finally completed its assessment of chemicals known as PFAS, pushing forward regulations that one group calls "rushed" and "unscientific."
Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.”
Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest for Financial Exploitation of Florida Senior
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has announced the arrest of Ira Roberts for financially exploiting an elderly Escambia resident. Roberts was found to have taken more than $17,000 from the senior's bank account over an 18-month period, using the funds for personal bills and purchases from various stores.Moody expressed her dismay at the situation, stating, "This man, while serving in a position of trust as a power of attorney, stole more than $17,000 from a senior victim's bank account to use on himself. It is shameful that instead of faithfully...
DOJ Publishes New Rule to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer
The Justice Department has taken a significant step towards clarifying the regulations around the sale of firearms. The department announced the submission of the “Engaged in the Business” Final Rule to the Federal Register. This new rule aims to define the circumstances under which an individual is considered to be 'engaged in the business' of dealing in firearms. The primary goal of this rule is to enhance compliance with the federal background check requirement for firearm sales by federal firearms licensees.In a statement, the Justice Department highlighted the...
Company sued for making Mexican-style ice cream in California wins
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A controversial class action lawyer is not be able to sue the maker of Mexican-style frozen treats because they are made in California.
The Buckeye Institute Urges SCOTUS to Limit State Police Powers
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has taken a stand by filing an amicus brief in Norris v. Stanley, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to address a misinterpretation of Jacobson v. Massachusetts that has expanded government authority over medical treatments.In the amicus brief, David C. Tryon, the director of litigation at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of protecting individual rights in the face of government overreach. "The government is not the all-knowing purveyor of truth and should not be given deferential treatment when it wants to infringe on...
Justice Department Updates Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer
The Justice Department has unveiled a new rule aimed at updating the definition of “engaged in the business” as a firearms dealer in order to enhance compliance with federal background check requirements for firearm sales. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the significance of the regulation, stating, “Under this regulation, it will not matter if guns are sold on the internet, at a gun show, or at a brick-and-mortar store: if you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit, you must be licensed, and you must conduct background checks.”Deputy Attorney General Lisa...
Sen. Scott: 'Now is the wrong time to play political games that limit access to credit’
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution on April 8 to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) rule limiting credit card “late fees.”
Social media firms brace for lawsuits after Florida enacts law banning kids from platforms
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to sign legislation that bans children under 14 years old from social media platforms – and puts in place new online restrictions on 14- to 15-year-olds – may spark litigation over the new law, critics say.
The Buckeye Institute Reacts to Governor DeWine’s State of the State Speech
Columbus, OH – Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, reacted to Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State speech on April 10, 2024.Hederman expressed his views on various aspects of the Governor's speech. He commended Governor DeWine's emphasis on education, stating, "Governor DeWine started his speech highlighting the importance of education and reading for Ohio’s children." He also acknowledged the efforts made in the previous year regarding universal school choice while emphasizing...
Attorney General Moody Addresses Law Enforcement Officers at State Capitol During 2024 Torch Run
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today addressed law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes at the Florida Capitol during the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefiting Special Olympics Florida. State and local law enforcement officers participated in a two-mile run this morning in Tallahassee up to the Capitol. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest annual public relations and fundraising event for Special Olympics Florida, with thousands of law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes running hundreds of miles throughout the...
Bad news for lawyers suing The Children's Place over PFAS
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of children's school uniforms has defeated a proposed class action lawsuit over the alleged presence of chemicals known as PFAS.
Attorney General Kaul Supports the EPA’s Listing of Nine PFAS Compounds as Hazardous Constituents
Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's move to designate nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In a comment letter submitted alongside a coalition of 12 states, Kaul emphasized the importance of taking action to address PFAS contamination.“The EPA’s proposal to list these chemicals as hazardous constituents under RCRA would facilitate the cleanup of PFAS contamination,” Attorney General Kaul stated. “We must use the tools available under state and...
Principal Drug and Weapons Supplier for MS-13 in Honduras Arrested and Extradited for Racketeering, Narcotics, and Firearms Offenses
An indictment was unsealed today charging David Campbell, also known as Viejo Dan and Don David, 57, of Honduras, one of the principal narcotics and weapons suppliers to MS-13 in Honduras, with racketeering, narcotics, and firearms offenses. Campbell was presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court after being extradited yesterday from Honduras. In addition to Campbell, the superseding indictment unsealed today also charges Yulan Andony Archaga Carías, also known as Alexander Mendoza and Porky, 42, of Honduras, the top leader of...