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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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PTSD from walking through dead man's brain matter not a basis to sue, court finds

By John O'Brien |
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Walking through brain matter at the scene of a gruesome accident isn't enough to sue over, the Vermont Supreme Court has ruled.

AG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Secure 15-Year Prison Sentence for Human Trafficker Who Trafficked Two Women From New York

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has successfully secured a 15-year prison sentence for a human trafficker who brought two women from New York to Florida for the purpose of exploitation. The trafficker, Alan Dixon, along with accomplice Shantell Woods, coerced the victims into sex work by setting payment quotas and using threats of violence.In response to the case, Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed, “This human trafficker brought two women from New York into Florida, who were already trying to flee a violent situation, and then forced...

Inaction by Ga. House will help car-crash plaintiffs who weren't wearing their seatbelts still hit jackpots

By John O'Brien |
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - When a Georgia woman's airbag didn't deploy during a 2020 crash, she hit her head on the windshield and sued Ford, which figured it had the ultimate defense: She wasn't even wearing her seatbelt.

America First Legal Accuses Disney of Unlawful Discrimination and Misleading Shareholders

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a stern letter to The Walt Disney Company, accusing the entertainment giant of engaging in unlawful discrimination and misleading its shareholders. The letter, addressed to Disney's CEO Bob Iger and the Board of Directors, highlights alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of federal securities laws that have resulted in a significant drop in Disney's share value.According to AFL, Disney has been involved in civil rights violations in employment and contracting, as well as damage to its brand and commercial reputation due to a...

Lawyer asked for $300K in fees for small win but got nothing, now will get what's 'reasonable'

By John O'Brien |
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A labor lawyer whose dream of $300,000 in fees for helping a client win $7,600 was shattered by a Los Angeles judge is heading back to court to argue what a reasonable amount would be.

Repeat Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearms Charges in Virginia

By Legal Newsline |
A Richmond man pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Identified as Errez Tekel Perry, 30, the individual was apprehended by law enforcement authorities following a search warrant executed on his residence. According to court documents, Perry attempted to evade arrest but was eventually taken into custody by authorities.During the search of Perry's residence, investigators discovered a significant amount of illegal substances and paraphernalia. The recovered items included firearms,...

Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) Funding Bill Signed into Law

By Legal Newsline |
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 1050 into law, ensuring continued support for the Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) in Wisconsin through September 2025.Attorney General Kaul praised the OSS's approach, stating, "The Office of School Safety’s proactive and collaborative approach is helping keep kids safe when they’re at school."Governor Evers expressed satisfaction with the bipartisan effort, saying, "I’m glad that we were able to reach a bipartisan consensus to fund these additional positions so the Office of School...

Idaho voters will decide if non-citizens should be allowed to vote

By Chris Dickerson |
An amendment to ensure only American citizens can vote in Idaho elections will be put before state voters in this fall’s general election.

W.Va. governor, Senate president want non-citizen voting amendment on special session agenda

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A resolution that would put a constitutional amendment before voters this fall to ensure non-citizens are unable to vote in West Virginia elections likely will be on the agenda for a planned special session.

Recidivist Offender Sentenced for Firearm Possession in Virginia

By Legal Newsline |
A Richmond man has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Brandon Stephon Brown, 31, was observed by Richmond Police Department detectives on March 22, 2023, approaching a breezeway in an apartment complex. Detectives saw a black handgun fall between Brown’s legs as he reached into his pants. The detectives detained Brown and recovered the loaded handgun, which was later found to be reported stolen."At the time, Brown had four previous felony convictions, including robbery involving a firearm in...

Class action fails, as no 'reasonable' consumer would expect lemon and honey in flavored Alka-Seltzer Plus

By John O'Brien |
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge will throw out a class action lawsuit that claimed people who bought flavored Alka-Seltzer Plus cold medicine were tricked by pictures of lemon and honey on the package.

UPDATE: Officer Involved Death Investigation in Janesville, Wis.

By Legal Newsline |
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved death incident that took place in Janesville, Wisconsin on the evening of March 1, 2024.According to the report, the Janesville Police Department responded to a 911 call concerning an armed individual in the 1200 block of N. Parker Street. Officers encountered Andrew Zigler, 52 years old, who refused to exit the residence. Sergeant Jimmy Holford III, a veteran with over 16 years of law enforcement experience, discharged his weapon at Zigler,...

AFL Files Amended Complaint Against Biden and Blinken Over Taylor Force Act Violation

By Legal Newsline |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - America First Legal (AFL) has taken action against President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, filing a First Amended Complaint to enforce the Taylor Force Act and halt U.S. funding of Palestinian terrorism. The complaint centers on the Biden Administration's alleged illegal reversal of the Trump Administration's ban on Palestinian funding, resulting in the expenditure of significant sums of U.S. tax dollars towards entities supporting terrorism.The amended complaint asserts that the Biden Administration knowingly subsidized the Palestinian...

Big Stone Gap Man Sentenced to Nearly 9 Years in Prison for Meth Possession

By Legal Newsline |
A Big Stone Gap, Virginia man, Joshua Derrick Ellis Vanover, has been sentenced to 107 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Vanover, 35, was found with more than 50 grams of methamphetamine in his car after fleeing from police during a traffic stop."Vanover admitted he fled from police because he knew he was wanted, had drugs on him, and did not want to go back to jail," the court documents revealed.United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, and Craig B. Kailimai, Special...

Arizona State House, Senate, Chamber file lawsuit against Environmental Protection Agency

By Legal Newsline |
Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen, Arizona State House Speaker Ben Toma, and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop their new air quality act from being implemented.

Insurance Information Institute announces excessive litigation is raising car insurance rates

By GA News Gazette |
The Insurance Information Institute (III) has released a report suggesting that excessive lawsuits are contributing to rising auto insurance rates. The report outlines how practices such as third-party litigation funding and outsized jury verdicts are increasing costs for businesses and consumers.

The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Overturn New York’s Unconstitutional Gun Law

By Legal Newsline |
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has taken a stand against New York's Conceal Carry Improvement Act, filing an amicus brief in Antonyuk v. James to challenge the constitutionality of the law. Representing Project 21, a national network of black political, civic, and business leaders, The Buckeye Institute is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and address the concerns raised by the legislation.Director of litigation at The Buckeye Institute, David C. Tryon, highlighted the discriminatory nature of the law, stating, "New York’s new laws to carry firearms are...

Seven Hackers Associated with Chinese Government Charged with Computer Intrusions

By Legal Newsline |
The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging seven nationals of the People’s Republic of China with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions and wire fraud. The hacking group, known as Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (the APT31 Group), was involved in targeting U.S. and foreign critics, businesses, and political officials for approximately 14 years.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated, “The Justice Department will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese government to intimidate Americans who serve the public, silence the dissidents who are protected...

Justice Department Opens Nominations for Annual Award in Community Policing

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the opening of nominations for the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. The awards aim to recognize the efforts of law enforcement officers who actively engage with their communities to promote safety and trust.According to Attorney General Garland, the awards "represent part of the Justice Department’s ongoing commitment to support the nation’s law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe."The Attorney General’s Award...

Man Sentenced for Sending Death Threats to Arizona State Election Official

By Legal Newsline |
An Ohio man, Joshua Russell, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for sending death threats to an election official in the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office during Arizona’s primary and general elections. The threats were made between Aug. 2, 2022, and Nov. 15, 2022, through a series of voicemails.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the importance of protecting election workers, stating, "If you threaten violence against the public servants who administer our elections, there will be consequences."Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General...