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IL gun ban foes ask SCOTUS to review IL Sup Ct ruling; Petition says two Dem justices who refused recusal defied high court
State Rep. Dan Caulkins and other gun owners from Macon County say the U.S. Supreme Court needs to undo the Illinois high court's ruling on the "assault weapons" ban, because they could not receive a fair hearing when two justices, who already were endorsed by anti-gun groups, got millions of campaign cash from Gov. Pritzker
Officer Involved Critical Incident Under Investigation in Ozaukee County, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently conducting an investigation into an officer involved critical incident that took place in Grafton, Wis. on the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023.According to reports, deputies from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office attempted to apprehend Christopher T. Sewell, a 29-year-old individual with outstanding felony warrants. Sewell, however, chose to flee in his vehicle, leading law enforcement on a pursuit. During the chase, officers deployed a tire deflation device, causing...
Attorney General Miyares Secures Maximum Sentence for Hampton Murder
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that Gregory Ricardo Burwell has received a maximum 45-year sentence for the murder of a Hampton woman in July of 2018. A Hampton jury convicted Mr. Burwell on November 13 of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a murder after a three-day jury trial last August."I'm proud of my office for working alongside local authorities to successfully prosecute and advocate for the victim and her family members. Violent crime is not tolerated in the Commonwealth, and we will continue aggressively prosecuting it...
Access Agreements and Studio Partnerships in Documentary Filmmaking on November 15, 2023
Join Fox Rothschild LLP entertainment attorneys Daniel Benge, Daniel Spencer, Marc Simon, and producer Scott Kaplan as they discuss the pivotal role of attachment agreements in securing access to subjects and materials.
John Conley Coaches University of Akron Law School Trial Team to Win National Civil Trial Competition
Akron Partner John R. Conley, with Dave Oeschger of The Becker Law Firm, recently coached the University of Akron School of Law’s Trial Team to victory in the prestigious 22nd National Civil Trial Competition, which took place over the course of three days in Santa Monica, California.
Parents can sue over baby's death they blame on 911 dispatcher
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The parents of a five-week-old infant can sue a West Virginia county for what they claim is a 911 dispatcher’s bad advice to drive the baby to a hospital instead of waiting for an ambulance to arrive.
Lawsuit filed after washer-dryer switcheroo results in explosion
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Massachusetts woman says workers failed to cap a gas line after removing her gas appliances to replace them with electric ones, resulting in an explosion.
Parents sue hospital after remains of stillborn child disposed of
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Parents who wished to cremate the remains of their stillborn child are suing a Massachusetts hospital they say instead disposed of his remains.
Attorney General Moody Releases 2023 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide
Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking action to protect consumers from fraud, scams, and deceptive business practices during the upcoming holiday shopping season. In a recent announcement, she released the 2023 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide, a comprehensive resource aimed at providing Floridians with essential information to avoid falling victim to in-person and online shopping scams, ensuring safe charitable giving, and staying informed about recently recalled items.With Black Friday approaching, Attorney General Moody emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant...
Judge suggests parts of class action against Vertiv over stock drop should proceed
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Two counts of a securities class action against a company that provides infrastructure for data centers should proceed, a U.S. magistrate judge has recommended.
J. Crew's arbitration clause helps it in fight against class action
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Clothing retailer J. Crew has successfully invoked an arbitration clause to defend itself from a class action lawsuit.
Two North Dakotans Claim a Quarter Million Dollars in Powerball Prizes in a Single Day
Two North Dakota Powerball players claimed two big prizes totaling $250,000!
Attorney General James Secures $450,000 from Medical Company Providing Services in Western New York for Failing to Protect Patient Data
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $450,000 from US Radiology Specialists, Inc. (US Radiology) for failing to protect its patients’ personal and health care data.
AG Platkin Announces Launch of Program to Assist Non-Violent Offenders Overcoming Substance Use Disorder in Paterson
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, and Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi, today announced that the Opt for Help and Hope initiative is now operational in Paterson and Paterson Police Officers have been trained to screen people who are arrested for eligibility into the program.
Indictment of Joseph Bye, Sara Lapointe, and Kimberly Patterson
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Merrimack County Grand Jury has returned indictments charging Joseph Bye, age 31, and Sara Lapointe, age 28, both of Claremont with felony theft and Medicaid fraud, and Kimberly Patterson, age 51, of Cornish with felony perjury and Medicaid fraud.
AG Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Pool Company for Stranding Homeowners with Unfinished Pool Pits & Seeking to Gag Consumer Complaints
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Stanger Enterprises, LLC, aka "Premier Pools and Spas." Premier Pools has extracted large sums of money by deceiving Nebraska homeowners and sought to unlawfully stifle consumer complaints.
Attorney General Knudsen Calls On Biden Administration To Enforce Federal Law, Remove Student Visa Holders Who Provide Support To Terror Groups
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 19 other state attorneys general today called for the prompt removal of foreign student visa holders who are found to have endorsed terror activity or provided material support to foreign terrorist organizations, following a recent surge of antisemitic activity on university campuses.
AG Campbell Issues 2023 Health Care Cost Trends Report Examining Ambulance Billing In Massachusetts
A new report released by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell examines ground ambulance services in Massachusetts and the financial burdens many consumers face after an ambulance ride.
Decedent and Officers Identified in Fatal Shooting Investigation in Baltimore City
The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and involved officers in the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 7, 2023, in Baltimore City.
AG Nessel Celebrates Passage of Drug Immunity Repeal and Opioid Bar Legislation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel applauds the passage of Senate Bills (SB) 410 and 592 through the Michigan House.