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TAX DAY – AFL Sues the IRS and Treasury for Illegally Hiding Government Records on the Biden Administration’s Plans for Race-Based Tax Audits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury for unlawfully concealing records regarding the Biden Administration’s plans for race-based tax audits.The lawsuit comes after months of investigation into the Biden Administration's tax policies, which allegedly prioritize "racial equity" in tax compliance design. Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo highlighted that racial equity plays a pivotal role in the Administration's approach to tax compliance. Assistant Secretary for Tax...
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Lawsuit targets whether meat in Pup-Peroni is 'real'
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer is claiming the "real beef" used in Pup-Peroni dog treats is something else.
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Another suit alleges benzene in acne products at Walmart
FLORENCE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A South Carolina federal lawsuit alleges harmful ingredients in Walmart's Equate-brand acne treatment.
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America First Legal Challenges District Attorneys' Transparency in Georgia Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a brief in the case Gonzalez v. Miller, where the Georgia Supreme Court is deciding whether Georgia’s Open Records Act applies to district attorneys’ offices. This critical case arises out of Athens-Clarke County, but the underlying issue is one that would also prevent public oversight and accountability of other district attorneys’ offices, like Fulton County, where Fani Willis is continuing her political prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump.On “Day One,” Athens-Clarke County District Attorney Deborah...
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Va. law firm hopes to recoup at least $7 million in attorneys fees from Kytch
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A Virginia law firm has gone to court to enforce an arbitration award in a dispute worth at least $7 million dollars from a former client.
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Lawsuit says ant killer won't kill 162 mounds
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit against Scotts and Walmart says ant-killer they sell won't treat as many mounds as promised on the package.
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Home Depot accused of false advertising
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers have sued Home Depot, claiming the company falsely inflates "regular" prices to make sale prices seem more appealing.
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Powerade drinkers fooled into thinking they get substantial electrolytes, lawsuit claims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Coca-Cola tricks customers into thinking Powerade has much more electrolytes than competitors, a class action lawsuit says.
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Fall off slide leads to lawsuit against Palm Beach County schools
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A child's six-foot fall off a slide is at the center of a Florida lawsuit against a school board.
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National Parks Service sued over treatment of cats in Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - An advocacy group for cats is suing the National Parks Service over the "complete eradication" of cats at a park.
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Lawsuit: N.Y. music venue ripping off customers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit says a New York live music venue is charging illegal fees to its customers.
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AstraZeneca sues Arkansas, says new law conflicts with court rulings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A pharmaceutical manufacturer is challenging an Arkansas law that forces it to offer discounted products to an unlimited amount of pharmacies.
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Forge Industrial Staffing files objections to magistrate judge's recommendation
Forge Industrial Staffing, a Michigan-based temporary employment agency, has filed objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation in a subpoena dispute case between the company and the U.S. Department of Labor. The department issued the subpoenas in its investigation into child labor allegations.
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Student files lawsuit alleging bus driver didn't want him on board
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit alleges a school bus driver wouldn't allow a disabled student on the bus, then complained loudly when he was on it.
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Shareholder sues Chemours over stock drop
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - A shareholder who lost money on a stock drop is suing Chemours.
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America First Legal, Texas, and State Attorneys General Take Legal Action to Stop Biden's Migrant Flights
In a recent development, America First Legal (AFL), alongside Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a coalition of twenty state Attorneys General, has taken urgent legal action to halt President Biden's practice of flying hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens into cities across the United States.The lawsuit aims to put a stop to the Biden Administration's parole scheme, which permits 30,000 aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the country each month and stay indefinitely. This program allows these individuals to obtain work permits and access...
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AFL Sues Biden’s Department of Defense for Unlawfully Concealing Records Regarding A Secretive Obama Order That May Change Legal Presumptions Regarding the Prosecution of President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) sued the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to compel the immediate release of documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding the secretive Presidential Information Technology Committee (PITC) created by former President Barack Obama.In a statement, Dan Epstein, America First Legal Vice President, emphasized the legal significance of the lawsuit, saying, "America First Legal’s suit today raises significant legal questions the Biden Administration must confront." Epstein further highlighted the...
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Snacks too sugary, lawsuit against Ocean Spray says
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal class action lawsuit alleges Ocean Spray is adding too much sugar to its fruit snacks.
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Class action takes on Zyn, alleges Philip Morris is targeting youth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The popular nicotine product ZYN is at the center of a new class action lawsuit against its maker, Philip Morris.
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Biden’s DOJ Releases Orwellian “Equity Action Plan” to Implement Biden’s Race-Obsessed Executive Order
Washington, D.C. - The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently unveiled its updated Equity Action Plan for FY2024, aimed at implementing President Biden's race-focused executive order across federal agencies. According to a statement from Gene Hamilton, Vice President and General Counsel of America First Legal, the DOJ's actions are part of a broader agenda to transform the country under the guise of diversity and inclusion.Hamilton criticized the DOJ's approach, stating, "The Department of Justice under Merrick Garland’s leadership is functioning as the enforcement arm of...