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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Legal Roundup


TechNet and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Support the Illinois Senate’s Passage of Biometric Information Privacy Act Reform Bill

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Illinois Senate passed SB 2979, which would reform the liability guidelines under the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).

Bradley Adds J. Lucas Adair as Senior Advisor to Governmental Affairs Practice

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Bradley is pleased to announce that J. Lucas Adair, Ph.D., has joined as a senior advisor in the firm’s Governmental Affairs Practice Group in Huntsville, bringing more than a decade of experience in local, state, and federal policy and politics.

Hamlin Ambulance Supervisor Over-Reported Hours, Gave Unauthorized Raises to Herself and Her Daughter, Defrauding Company of Nearly $10K

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against a former supervisor for Hamlin Ambulance Company accused of reporting and receiving pay for hours she and her daughter did not actually work.

Attorney General Alan Wilson kicks off Financial Literacy Month with new resources for South Carolinians

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Alan Wilson today recognized April as Financial Literacy Month, a month dedicated to promoting the importance of financial literacy and financial education.

Attorney General James Warns Jewish Communities to be Cautious of Discriminatory Practices Ahead of Passover

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New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to be careful of potential discriminatory pricing practices at car washes in the days leading up to Passover and warning businesses that this practice is illegal.

Custom Apparel Business Owner Sued for Unpaid Wages Owed to Former Employees

By Legal News Line |
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Kruk for unlawful labor practices as it relates to his former custom apparel business, Crushin It Promotions, LLC. Kruk is facing multiple civil counts in the lawsuit after he allegedly fired his employees for unionizing, refused to pay them what they were owed, and then dissolved his business and reopened it under a different name.

Peticca Awarded “Rising Star: Private Sector” Recognition by Pace Law School

By Legal News Line |
Christopher Peticca (Associate-White Plains, NY) is among the honorees at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Gavel Gala, to be held April 11, 2024, at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle, New York.

Statement from legal team for survivors and families of the mass shooting at the Old National Bank in Louisville one year after the tragedy

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Statement on behalf of Thomas Law Offices, Everytown Law and Romanucci & Blandin, who together represent survivors as well as families who lost loved ones in the mass shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville on April 10, 2023:

The Only Constant is Change on April 18, 2024

By Legal News Line |
Jake Rubinstein will present “The Only Constant is Change” for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association.

Greenberg Traurig’s Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Nominated for ACM Awards

By Legal News Line |
Several Greenberg Traurig, LLP Entertainment & Media Practice clients have received nominations for the 59th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards taking place May 16.

TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams

By Legal News Line |
With Tax Day around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of scams related to tax returns.

Attorney General Jackley Announces Texas Couple Convicted By Jury on Theft Charges

By Legal News Line |
South Dakota Attorney Marty Jackley has announced that a Texas couple has been convicted of a combined six charges in connection with stealing or attempting to steal the property of another person.

Powerball Winning Streak Continues in North Dakota

By Legal News Line |
The North Dakota Powerball winning streak reaches three consecutive draws, as two prizes won big with Powerball six-figure wins!

Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Against the Biden Administration’s Abandoning of Immigration Rule

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of states attempting to stop the Biden administration’s capitulation to illegal immigration activists.

AG Ferguson’s statement on ruling in Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns

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Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement after a Cowlitz County Superior Court judge presiding over an enforcement action against Gator’s Custom Guns ruled that Washington’s ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional.

Polsinelli Continues Real Estate Practice Growth With Two New Shareholders

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Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is continuing its strong growth in real estate and has welcomed two new shareholders to the practice – Genniveve D. Ramsey in Kansas City and Charlie J. Smith in Denver.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Releases New Inspection of Public Records Act Guide

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Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the release of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s new Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) guide, a comprehensive resource for government transparency in New Mexico.

Attorney General Bird Shuts Down Biden Climate Mandate on Businesses

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a victory against the Biden Administration’s Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) mandate that forces business to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.

AG Nessel Issues ‘Lottery Club’ Guidance Ahead of Powerball Drawing Worth Billions

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Ahead of Saturday’s Powerball Drawing, which could be worth nearly $1.25 billion, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to remind residents that gambling should be done responsibly and cautions Michigan residents who are eager to improve their chances by joining “lottery clubs.”

Litigator Sarah Clutts Joins Fox Rothschild in Oklahoma City

By Legal News Line |
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Sarah Clutts to the Oklahoma City office as counsel in the Litigation Department.