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Social worker with PTSD from murder by client can collect Workers' Comp
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - A social worker who claimed crippling post-traumatic stress disorder after hearing about the “horrific” murder committed by one of her clients can continue to collect benefits for PTSD, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled.
AFL Lawsuit Reveals Federal Efforts to Evade State Bans on Gender Affirming Care for Minors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Shocking internal emails obtained from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) lawsuit by America First Legal have brought to light concerning discussions on how to leverage federal power to circumvent state legislation banning gender affirming care for children. The revealed documents include interactions with "gender affirming care providers" in states with prohibitions on these medical practices, indicating a concerted effort by the Biden Administration to intervene in state policies.Assistant Secretary for Health, Rachel Levine,...
Louisiana Supreme Court promotes civics education for Law Day
The Louisiana Supreme Court Justices have issued a resolution to mark the 66th annual Law Day, encouraging judges across the state to engage in civics education within schools throughout May 2024.
Binance co-founder: 'I regret my choices that result in me being before the Court'
Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, the co-founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, expressed regret over his failure to implement sufficient anti-money laundering controls during the early stages of Binance. He is currently facing a criminal charge for this oversight. CZ shared these sentiments in a court document filed on April 23, ahead of his sentencing scheduled for April 30.
Former Binance CEO receives 161 letters of support ahead of April 30 sentencing
A total of 161 individuals submitted letters of support for Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, in anticipation of his April 30 sentencing for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. These letters were included in an April 23 filing in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Court dismisses Sierra Club's challenge to Louisiana LNG permits
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has successfully defended against a legal challenge from environmental groups concerning the state's oil and gas permitting decisions. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the Sierra Club's case, which contested Louisiana's approval of permits for an LNG export facility along the Calcasieu Ship Channel.
Court dismisses Sierra Club challenge to Louisiana LNG facility permits
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has successfully defended the state's decision to permit an LNG export facility along the Calcasieu Ship Channel. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a challenge from the Sierra Club, which questioned the legality of these permits.
Lebanese bank bought terrorism liability along with assets
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A Lebanese bank that paid $580 million for the assets of Lebanese Canadian Bank also bought New York jurisdiction over lawsuits claiming LCB financed terrorism, the state’s highest court ruled.
Nevada 'ghost gun' ban is constitutional, court rules
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) - A Nevada statute banning the sale of unfinished gun parts that can be assembled into untraceable “ghost guns” is constitutional, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled, even as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a similar ban at the federal level.
Florida lawsuit says health care pro dropped man trying to put him in wheelchair, breaking his hip
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida urology practice faces litigation claiming one of its employees dropped a patient while trying to return him to his wheelchair and broke his hip.
Lawsuit follows sexual assault charges against Mass. Uber driver
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A woman who claimed her Uber driver sexually assaulted her has sued the ride-sharing company in Massachusetts state court.
Wisconsin DOJ Provides Resources as Sextortion Cases Increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is providing resources for online safety as sextortion cases increase throughout the country, including in Wisconsin. Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the importance of protecting children online, stating, "We must keep our kids safe from online dangers."In a recent sextortion case investigated by the Wisconsin DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation, a La Crosse man was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Kaul reaffirmed the department's dedication, saying, "The...
Louisiana AG challenges federal Title IX regulation changes
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging the Biden administration's expansion of Title IX regulations. The lawsuit claims that these changes impose onerous requirements on educational institutions nationwide, potentially depriving women and girls of equal educational opportunities and imposing significant financial burdens on states.
Louisiana AG challenges new Title IX rules in federal lawsuit
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging new Title IX regulations introduced by the Biden administration. Murrill argues that these changes impose excessive requirements on educational institutions and undermine decades of progress in securing equal educational opportunities for women and girls.
New York fights appeal of ghost gun makers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Letitia James is hoping to block the appeal of the makers of "ghost guns" after a federal judge ruled they are probably firearms and should be regulated as such.
Former NBA ref fired over COVID vaccine wins $3 million
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - An NBA referee fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine has won nearly $3 million after filing a lawsuit.
DraftKings faces class action over promotions to new users
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A gambler unhappy with "risk-free" bets earned for signing up to DraftKings has filed a class action lawsuit.
Lawsuit filed after bus hits moped, kills driver
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A wrongful death lawsuit in Massachusetts state court seeks compensation for the estate of a man killed while driving a moped in Chelsea.
Law firm must defend claim it botched case over non-compete agreement
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - A law firm that was fired midway through litigation over an insurance broker’s non-compete agreement must defend itself against claims the case could have been won absent the malpractice of the attorneys, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled.
Nuclear power company sues New York over discharge rules
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Holtec International says the State of New York has usurped the exclusive power of the federal government to regulate discharges at nuclear power plants.