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Portrait unveiling honors former Chief Justice Hugh Thompson
The Supreme Court of Georgia held a ceremony on May 23, 2024, to unveil the portrait of former Chief Justice Hugh P. Thompson. The event took place in the courtroom and marked an important moment for the judicial community.
Lawyers want $6M after their client successfully sued Google
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - The law firm that helped Videoshare LLC sue Google for nearly $26 million is now going to court to recover $6 million in attorneys fees.
Woman's lawsuit seeks emotional damages for being given wrong medication
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - An Arkansas woman has gone to court after twice being given the wrong medication at a Walgreens.
Ski waiver doesn't apply to lift accidents, Colorado Supreme Court rules
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A waiver prohibiting lawsuits over most types of skiing accidents doesn’t apply in the case of a teenager who was left paraplegic after falling 30 feet from a chair lift at Crested Butte, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled, opening a potentially expensive new avenue for trial lawyers to sue ski resorts.
Talent & art show celebrates progress in 6th Judicial District Treatment Courts
St. Louis County Treatment Courts will host a talent and art show on Friday, May 31, at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center in Duluth to mark Treatment Court Month.
Louisiana residents warned about new 'overdue toll' text message scam
The Louisiana Attorney General's office has issued a warning about a scam involving fraudulent text messages. The 'overdue toll scam' is reportedly affecting residents in various parts of the state. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are sending texts that appear to be from a tolling agency, urging recipients to pay supposed overdue toll charges.
Judges and justices join charity cookout at Dorothy Day Place
Minnesota Court of Appeals judges and Supreme Court justices will participate in a charity event at Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Place in St. Paul on Friday, May 24.
Label manager says she was fired for rejecting boss Ryan Kane's sexual advances
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman claims Ryan Kane, the owner of Secure the Bag Record Label, made inappropriate advances to her, then fired her for rejecting them after getting her to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Adderall psychosis alleged in lawsuit against pharmacies like CVS, Publix
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man claiming psychosis from an over-prescription of Adderall is suing the pharmacies who provided the drug.
Lawsuit blames American Airlines for turbulence, woman's toss into ceiling of plane
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman who has filed a lawsuit says she thought it was safe to use the bathroom on an American Airlines flight, but turbulence caused her to be thrown off her feet.
Wrongful death lawsuit: Fisherman's line tangled with power line, electrocuting him
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The estate of a Florida fisherman killed when his line crossed with a power line is suing Duke Energy.
Chief Justice Boggs mourns loss of Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley
Atlanta, May 21, 2024 – Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs of the Supreme Court of Georgia has released a statement following the passing of Georgia Court of Appeals Senior Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley.
New Jersey court rejects contractor's claim he was an employee
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled against a real estate salesperson who entered into an agreement as an independent contractor but then sued under the theory he was an employee of the company.
Feds accuse PHEEA, student loan trusts of botching pandemic
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed suit against the trusts that administer student loans, arguing they failed to grant forbearance to debtors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Law firm wants client data back from debt-settlement company
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Following a split, a law firm representing clients troubled by debt has gone to court to retrieve their information from a settlement company.
Georgia's appellate courts complete security training amid rising threats
Georgia's Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges have recently completed a security training program focused on personal safety and situational awareness. This initiative is part of the Judicial Council of Georgia’s Standing Committee on Judicial Security's ongoing efforts to enhance the protection of state-level judges.
Veterans attest to success of Michigan's problem-solving courts in new annual report
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra H. Bolden, along with judges and military veterans, announced the release of the Problem-Solving Courts Annual Report.
Arizona Legislature sues Environmental Protection Agency over new rules pushing switch to electric vehicles
The Arizona Legislature has filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency, after the group issued pollution emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles that will require a speedy, costly transition to electric-powered vehicles and potentially tax the state’s power grid.
Solar company faces shareholder lawsuit over stock drop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - An Oklahoma public pension system has filed a securities class action lawsuit against a solar power company over a drop in its value.
Lawsuit accuses firm of inducing client to settle class action
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A nonprofit targeted with a class action lawsuit is suing the lawyers who represented it, accusing them of fraud and breach of contract.