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North Carolina’s Price Gouging Law in Effect as Henderson County Faces Wildfires
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that North Carolina’s price gouging law is in effect in Henderson County after the county declared a state of emergency on November 5, 2023, related to the recent wildfires in western North Carolina.
AG Yost Announces Settlement with Creator of Crowd-funding Campaign Who Didn’t Fulfill Promises
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has reached a settlement with the organizer of a Kickstarter campaign who collected $31,753 from 101 supporters but didn’t deliver the goods he promised in return for pledges.
Attorney General Miyares Urges FDA to Prioritize Regulation of Illegal E-Cigarettes and Vapes
Attorney General Jason Miyares sent a letter to the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking for increased regulation of illegal Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, or ENDS, like e-cigarettes and vapes.
Montpelier Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Ian Quinlan, 50, of Montpelier, Vermont, was arraigned on five felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Woonsocket man charged with DUI after hitting and seriously injuring pedestrian
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Woonsocket man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with multiple driving offenses including Driving Under the Influence resulting in serious bodily injury following his arrest by the Woonsocket Police on July 12, 2023.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces state expands program to help sexual assault victims who may have been exposed to HIV
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a new Florence County program has been established to meet the needs of sexual assault victims who may have been exposed to HIV.
Chief investigator hired to lead AG Ferguson’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced toay that Brian George, a 27-year law enforcement veteran and enrolled member of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, will lead the investigations work for the office’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit.
Tennessee Joins Bipartisan Coalition in United States’ Antitrust Lawsuit against Agri Stats
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a bipartisan coalition of states in joining the United States’ civil antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats, Inc. for organizing and managing anticompetitive information exchanges among broiler chicken, pork and turkey processors.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Notifies Secretary Mayorkas of Texas Law Granting Increased Authority to Border Patrol
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, informing him of a new Texas law that grants Border Patrol agents additional authority under specific circumstances.
Attorney General Drummond cautions consumers about growing online car sales scam
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is cautioning Oklahomans to be aware of a prevalent scam involving online car sales.
Helen K. Michael Recognized in 2023 Irish Legal 100
For the third year in a row, Blank Rome partner Helen K. Michael was recognized in the Irish Legal 100, which honors distinguished legal professionals in the United States who share “pride in their Irish heritage” as their common bond.
Carlos Bollar Honored by Rutgers Law School – Camden Alumni Association
Carlos M. Bollar was honored by the Rutgers School of Law-Camden Alumni Association with the 2023 Arthur E. Armitage Sr.
Justice family, businesses file $1B lawsuit against Virginia bank
BECKLEY – Gov. Jim Justice, his wife, his son and 15 Justice family companies have filed a federal lawsuit against a Virginia-based bank and its board for more than $1 billion in damages.
AG Moody Leads Multistate Coalition Demanding Congress Grant State Officials Power to Perform Immigration Functions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is spearheading a multistate coalition of 26 attorneys general, demanding that Congress grant state officials the power to perform immigration functions when the federal government fails to act. The coalition's push comes as concerns over terrorism rise due to what they see as President Biden's "wide open border."In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Moody and the coalition outline the numerous crises that they believe the United States is facing as a direct result of the Biden administration's refusal to...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints Aaron Nielson as Solicitor General
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the appointment of Aaron Nielson as the state's Solicitor General. In this role, Nielson will be responsible for leading the appellate work for Texas' most significant and far-reaching cases.Paxton expressed his enthusiasm for Nielson's appointment, stating, "I am delighted to welcome Aaron as Solicitor General. His talent and expertise are virtually unmatched, earning him national renown in the legal community. He will be a tremendous asset to our agency and to our state's appellate leadership on the major legal questions...
Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Calling for Removal of Student Visa Holders Supporting Terror Groups
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in urging the removal of foreign student visa holders who endorse or provide support to terrorist organizations. In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, the coalition emphasized the need to take prompt action against individuals involved in terror activities."The terrorist attack on Israel cannot be justified or rationalized. Supporting or endorsing the terrorist organizations who committed the acts is...
Attorney General Kaul Announces Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, together with state Senator Kelda Roys and state Representative Lisa Subeck, has unveiled new legislation aimed at preventing individuals convicted of violent offenses related to domestic violence from legally purchasing or possessing firearms in Wisconsin. The proposed bill focuses on reorganizing existing statutes to ensure that individuals convicted of disorderly conduct resulting from domestic violence are prohibited from possessing firearms.Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the importance of keeping firearms...
Ala. court upholds record verdict after thumb injury leads to opioid overdose
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a record $10 million in punitive damages against a hospital where a carpenter who went in for a severed thumb ended up dying after being administered dangerously high doses of intravenous opioid painkillers.
Pickle plaintiff gets to move forward with class action
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Parts of a class action lawsuit over pickles will get to proceed after a Chicago federal judge ruled on Arkk Food Company's motion to dismiss.
Patent-holder hit with $5.4 million in legal fees over 'flip-flopping' claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A firm that unsuccessfully sued Apple, Amazon, Dell and numerous other tech companies for patent infringement will have to pay for its failures after a federal appeals court ordered it to pay more than $5 million in attorney fees for making unreasonable arguments and persisting with litigation when it should have quit.