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NGE Wins Jury Verdict for Polaroid in $285 Million Dispute
NGE achieved victory in a $285 million dispute between Polaroid Corporation’s IP-licensing arm and its former licensee for instant camera products.
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Janesville, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Janesville, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, March 1, 2024.According to the report, the Janesville Police Department responded to a 911 call concerning an armed subject in the 1200 block of N. Parker Street in the City of Janesville. Upon arrival, officers encountered the armed subject who refused to exit the residence, with two other subjects also unable to safely leave. An officer discharged their weapon,...
Build-A-Bear, Squishmallow head into legal battle over plushies
ST. LOUIS — Build-A-Bear and Squishmallow are suing each other over "knock off" allegations.
EQT says royalty class certification missing 'fundamental requirements'
RICHMOND, Virginia – EQT says a federal appeals court should reverse a lower court class certification order in an oil and gas royalties case.
Attorney General Josh Kaul Comments on Supreme Court Decision on Congressional Maps
Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed his thoughts on the recent decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court regarding the state's Congressional maps. The court, in the case of Johnson v. WEC, chose not to reconsider the maps ahead of the 2024 elections.In a statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the importance of fair representation for Wisconsin voters, stating, “Wisconsin voters deserve to have fair congressional maps.” Despite the disappointment of not having new congressional maps before the upcoming elections, Kaul pointed out the significance of the recent...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Huffman ISD and Aledo ISD for Illegal Electioneering
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action against Huffman Independent School District ("ISD") and Aledo ISD for allegedly engaging in illegal electioneering. According to Paxton, both school districts used state resources to influence political races in violation of the Texas Election Code.In a statement, Attorney General Paxton highlighted the seriousness of the issue, stating, "School districts should be aware that illegal electioneering is criminal conduct and violators could be subject to criminal prosecution by local authorities." Although Paxton is...
Attorney General Reyes Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congressional Action on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to congressional leaders advocating for legislative action to reform Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) practices.
TN AG Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congressional Action on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to engage in meaningful debate and reform of the current practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Attorney General's Office analysis of digital evidence on pace to double in 2024
The Office of the Attorney General is witnessing steady growth in its work uncovering digital evidence. In 2023, the office processed and analyzed 828 pieces of technology representing 219 separate cases.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Success in Nebraska’s Lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s EPA
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announces success in Nebraska’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s EPA, securing the freedom to sell E15 gasoline during summer months.
Nevada Supreme Court tosses Steve Wynn's defamation suit against AP
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - The Associated Press was exercising its First Amendment rights to report on a decades-old rape allegation against casino mogul Steve Wynn even though the reporter told a colleague one of the complaints “is crazy,” the Nevada Supreme Court ruled, affirming the power of news organizations to end lawsuits under the state anti-SLAPP statute.
$4 million for kids, nothing for mom's suffering after they pulled the plug
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) - The Utah Supreme Court upheld a $4 million jury verdict for children who claim doctors misled them into removing their mother from a ventilator, but threw out a $450,000 judgment to compensate them for their mother’s suffering in the eight hours after they pulled the plug.
8-year-old beat with a baseball bat sues Babe Ruth League
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit blames a youth baseball league for the beating of an 8-year-old player with a bat.
Chipotle faces class action over value of gift cards
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit centers on Chipotle's refund policy for gift cards.
Attorney General Stein leads coalition against patent trolls
Attorney General Josh Stein is leading a coalition of Attorneys General from 29 states and the District of Columbia in a fight against patent trolls. The coalition includes representatives from Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Holland & Knight Advises Greenalia in Securing $200 Million of Three-Year Credit Facilities for Renewable Energy Projects
Holland & Knight advised Greenalia S.A., a leading Spanish developer of renewable power projects, in securing $200 million of three-year credit facilities to support the development of its solar and wind projects in the United States, including the buildout of its 1.9 gigawatt (GW) Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) renewables pipeline.
18 Locke Lord Lawyers Recognized as Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers
Thomson Reuters has recognized 18 Locke Lord lawyers as Stand-out Lawyers.
Chambers Global 2024 Ranks Jackson Lewis' International Employment and Immigration Practices, and Immigration Group Co-Leader Amy L. Peck
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2024, in the areas of “Labour & Employment” and “Immigration: Business.” Co-Leader of the firm’s Immigration group, Amy L. Peck, was also ranked in the Guide.
Oil industry asks SCOTUS to put an end to local government climate change suits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - For the first time, the U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to review the merits of long-running climate change litigation that represents an alliance between personal injury lawyers and government officials nationwide.
Attorney General Moody Launches Cold Case Investigations Unit to Help Florida Law Enforcement with Select Unsolved Cases
Attorney General Ashley Moody has introduced Florida’s Cold Case Investigations Unit to aid law enforcement in solving unsolved homicides. The unit, operating under the Office of Statewide Prosecution, aims to provide support to law enforcement agencies struggling with resources for unsolved cases. Attorney General Moody emphasized the importance of the unit, stating, “Our Cold Case Investigations Unit will serve as a resource to law enforcement agencies statewide to help give select unsolved cases new life.”National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Executive...