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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Legal Roundup


Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins 24 States Challenging EPA’s Electric Vehicle Mandate

By Legal News Line |
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor has joined 24 states challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new rule requiring electric vehicles (EVs) to make up 70 percent of sales within the next decade.

Jess Clucas, of Clam Gulch, Convicted for Dozens of Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

By Legal News Line |
On April 16, 2024, at the conclusion of a three-week trial, a Kenai jury convicted 47-year-old Jess Clucas of Clam Gulch of 60 felony counts related to sexually abusing three grade-school age girls living in his home over a fifteen-year period.

Attorney General Steve Marshall Files Petition Demanding EPA Rescind ‘Environmental Justice’ Initiatives Harming States

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 23 states in filing a petition for review demanding that Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency modify its Title VI regulations.

US Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Law Protecting Vulnerable Children

By Legal News Line |
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Labrador v. Poe to narrow a lower court’s order to apply only to the challengers and allow Idaho to otherwise enforce its law that protects children from harmful and experimental drugs and procedures.

Attorney General Brown Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents.

Attorney General James Secures More than $700,000 from Pathward Bank for Illegally Freezing Bank Accounts and Turning Over Consumer Funds to Debt Collectors

By Legal News Line |
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured more than $700,000 from Pathward, National Association (Pathward), a national bank formerly known as MetaBank, for unlawfully freezing customer accounts and illegally transferring money to debt collectors.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Joins 25-State Coalition to Halt the Biden Administration’s Electric Vehicle Mandate

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed suit to defend Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered trucks and cars against the Biden Administration’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate.

Attorney General James Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Adeel Mangi to Federal Appeals Bench

By Legal News Line |
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 attorneys general urged the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden’s judicial nominee Adeel Mangi to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Drummond praises House for approving HB 4156

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Gentner Drummond lauded state House members for their passage of House Bill 4156.

Attorney General Formella Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has agreed to a new Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Justice (NH DOJ) to better ensure consumer complaints made by Granite Staters against airlines and ticket agents are properly reviewed and resolved.

AG Nessel Warns Fans of Price Gouging Tied to NFL Draft

By Legal News Line |
As hundreds of thousands of football enthusiasts descend on Detroit for the NFL Draft, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding consumers to be aware of potential price gouging tied to the event.

Attorney General's Office Announces Charges Against Suffolk County Man On Identity Theft And Insurance Fraud-Related Larceny

By Legal News Line |
The Attorney General’s Office announced charges against Richard N. Martell, of Boston, for one count of Identity Theft and one count of Larceny over $1,200 related to an insurance fraud scheme he perpetrated while working as an insurance agent for American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac).

AG Campbell Issues Advisory Providing Guidance On How State Consumer Protection And Other Laws Apply To Artificial Intelligence

By Legal News Line |
Amidst a widespread increase in businesses’ use of artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision-making systems (“AI”), including in consumer-facing contexts, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued an advisory to provide guidance to developers, suppliers, and users of AI regarding their obligations under state consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and data security laws.

Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police Pursuit in Carroll County

By Legal News Line |
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal crash following a police pursuit that occurred in Eldersburg, Carroll County, Maryland, Saturday evening. 

Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Tax Scams

By Legal News Line |
As tax season comes to a close, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced tips to protect Iowans from tax and IRS scams.

Attorney General Raoul Defends Rule to Strengthen Particulate Matter Pollution Standards

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside 16 attorneys general, filed a motion to intervene in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final particulate matter (PM) standards rule against legal challenges.

Attorney General Griffin Unveils Opioid Mobile Health Clinic

By Legal News Line |
At a press conference in Malvern , Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the deployment of a mobile health clinic run by Arkansas Mobile Opioid Recovery (ARMOR). Griffin issued the following statement.

Attorney General Lopez Joins Coalition Defending Voting Rights Act From Attack in Georgia Redistricing Case

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Lopez joined a group of 19 attorneys general defending Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act—a key protection against racial discrimination in elections.

Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim Delivers Remarks at Volunteer Service Event in Washington, D.C., to Commemorate Earth Day

By Legal Newsline |
Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim addressed a gathering at a volunteer service event in Washington, D.C., to mark Earth Day. He expressed gratitude to Washington Parks & People for their partnership in revitalizing greenspaces and highlighted the importance of their work in line with the Earth Day theme of "Planet versus Plastics." Kim also drew attention to Marvin Gaye's advocacy for the environment and the ongoing global efforts to negotiate a treaty to end plastic pollution.Kim commended the dedication of those working towards environmental causes and emphasized the...

Chief of National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section Matthew F. Blue Addresses EU Network Meeting on Battlefield Evidence

By Legal Newsline |
Chief of National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section, Matthew F. Blue, recently delivered remarks at the EU Network Meeting on Battlefield Evidence in The Hague. Blue expressed gratitude for the opportunity to discuss EU and U.S. cooperation on the sharing and utilization of battlefield evidence (BE) and collected exploitable material.Blue highlighted the importance of collaboration in protecting communities, stating, "Like the organizations you all represent, the primary mission of the Department of Justice, and in particular the office I represent, is to...