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Texas can thank Republicans for home-court advantage in Google antitrust trial
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A three-word change to federal law pushed by Republicans in Congress has ensured that the State of Texas will be in friendly territory when it faces off against Google in a multistate antitrust case scheduled to begin trial next year.
Challenge to New York's assault weapons ban allowed to continue
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiffs challenging New York's ban on assault weapons have shown they would face criminal prosecution if they were to obtain such weapons without a license.
Lawyers seek $2M from eyelash settlement with Grande Cosmetics
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers want $2 million from a settlement with Grande Cosmetics over its eyelash-enhancing products.
Des Moines cops sued after fatal shooting of teen with gun to his head
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - The City of Des Moines, Iowa, and its police are blamed for the death of a 16-year-old who held a gun to his head during a standoff.
Wrongful death lawsuit follows diabetic's passing in Ga. jail
STATESBORO, Ga. (Legal Newsline) - Prison health care staff are blamed for the January 2022 death of an inmate who suffered from Type 1 diabetes.
Final Merger Guidelines Reinforce DOJ and FTC’s Aggressive Approach Toward Antitrust Enforcement
On December 18, 2023, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively, Agencies) jointly issued Final Merger Guidelines, which are the final version of the Draft Merger Guidelines the Agencies issued in July 2023 (see our previous Alert).
Bradley Moves to ONE 22 ONE Building
Bradley has completed its Nashville office relocation to ONE 22 ONE, situated at the corner of Broadway and 13th Avenue, and now occupies the top four floors of the 24-story high-rise building.
McGuireWoods Appoints Deputy Managing Partners and Department Chairs
Maintaining the firm’s longstanding practice of rotating key leadership positions, McGuireWoods has appointed two new deputy managing partners and three new litigation department chairs, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
SCOTUS Grants Immediate Stay in Defense of Life Act Litigation
Acting in response to the Idaho Attorney General’s emergency application, the Supreme Court of the United States today took the rare step of granting an immediate stay of the preliminary injunction issued by a U.S. District Judge in State of Idaho v. United States of America, which prevented Idaho from implementing its Defense of Life Act.
Department of the Attorney General Provides Key Legislators With Report Regarding Cannabis Legalization
The Department of the Attorney General (Department) has provided a formal report to key legislators emphasizing the department’s legal concerns and the significant risks to public safety and public health that could arise if the Legislature legalized adult-use cannabis.
Appeals court OKs exploitation class actions against online porn sites
Advocates say the decision could clear the way for others who claim they were exploited to sue foreign online porn operators
2024 AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference on January 10, 2024
John S. Ho and James J. Sullivan Jr. will present “State of Play: Federal OSHA Update” at the 2024 Associated General Contractors of America Construction Safety and Health Conference in Newport Beach, CA.
Attorney General Announces Arrest in Meijer mPerks Theft
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today the arrest and arraignment of Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven, in connection to the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to ‘mPerks’ accounts.
Ag Fitch Announces 13 Felonies Charged in Recent Fentanyl Strike Force Operation
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that just prior to Christmas, the Fentanyl Strike Force completed OperationChecking the Naughty List, which resulted in 13 felony and 12 misdemean or charges, including Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute for fentanyl, morphine,methamphetamine, oxycodone, and other controlled substances.
Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Ramapo
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on January 3, 2023 following an encounter with the New York State Police (NYSP) in Ramapo, Rockland County.
Attorney General Miyares Announces Sentencing in Newport News Murder Case
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that Kardara Antonio Miles has been sentenced to 48 years in prison for the 2016 murder of a Newport News man. Miles was convicted of first-degree felony murder, use of a firearm in the commission of murder, robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of robbery after a three-day jury trial in September 2023. His co-defendants, Marqui Pittman and James Miles, have already been sentenced to 48 years and 55 years respectively.The incident occurred on November 25, 2016, when Newport News police officers responded to a call...
Wisconsin Department of Justice Investigates Officer Involved Critical Incident in Monona
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer involved critical incident that took place in the City of Monona, Wis. on the evening of Monday, January 1, 2024.The incident began when Monona Police Department Sergeant Adam Nachreiner, an officer with almost 21 years of law enforcement experience, initiated a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle for reckless driving at Nichols and Monona Drive. However, the vehicle chose to flee from the scene. In an attempt to stop the vehicle, Dane County Sheriff...
Supreme Court to Review President Trump's Ballot Eligibility Case After Attorney General Paxton Files Amicus Brief With 26 Other States
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to review a case concerning the eligibility of former President Donald Trump to appear on the ballot in the upcoming presidential primary election in Colorado. This comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with 26 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief arguing against a decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove Trump from the ballot.The amicus brief highlights the alleged errors made by the Colorado Supreme Court in its ruling. It argues that the court's interpretation of a...
Attorney General Miyares Joins States in Challenging Department of Commerce’s Unlawful Race-Based ‘Best Practices’ Guidance
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has joined forces with 18 other states in criticizing the proposed "Business Diversity Principles" guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The guidance aims to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in corporate America but has faced strong opposition for allegedly endorsing racial discrimination and anti-American principles.In a public comment letter, Attorney General Miyares voiced his concern over the Biden Administration's misuse of power by pushing discriminatory policies without...
Morrisey leads brief asking U.S. Supreme Court to hear Trump ballot case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief asking the U.S.