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White worker says he was fired for wanting to wear his hair in braids
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida A&M faces a discrimination lawsuit from a white employee who says he was fired after a dispute over wearing his hair in braids.
Ag Campbell Files Lawsuit Against Town of Milton for Failure to Comply With Mbta Communities Law
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed suit today against the Town of Milton for failure to comply with the MBTA Communities Law, a bipartisan law that addresses the Commonwealth’s housing affordability crisis by requiring municipalities served by the MBTA to have at least one reasonably sized district where multi-family housing can be built.
Attorney General Investigators Arrest Owyhee County Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Owyhee County man on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Kirkland Advises Elda River Capital Management on Launch
Kirkland & Ellis advised Elda River Capital Management on its launch as an independent real assets-focused investment firm.
Automotive Product Liability Attorney Jay Logel Joins Dykema’s Bloomfield Hills Office
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jay Logel as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Product Liability Practice Group and Automotive and Transportation Industry Group resident in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office.
Attorney General Marshall Issues Statement After Explosive Device Detonated Outside Office Over the Weekend
Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement regarding the detonation of an explosive device located outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery.
Navigability Fight Over Fortymile River Heads to Trial
On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason rejected the United States’ efforts to restrict the application of well-established federal law in determining whether the State of Alaska is the rightful owner of submerged lands below the upper North Fork of the Fortymile River.
Colorado Super Lawyers Recognizes Three Dinsmore Attorneys on 2024 List
Three Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys from the Firm’s Denver office have been named 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
22 States, Dozens of Groups Support Idaho’s Pro-Life Law
Twenty-two states, 121 members of Congress, doctors, and a broad coalition of policy and advocacy groups filed friend-of-the-court briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Idaho’s law that protects the lives of women and their unborn children, preventing doctors from performing abortions unless necessary to save the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets March Stops for Eastern Panhandle
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
**Consumer Alert** Attorney General Raoul Urges Borrowers to Consolidate Commercial Ffel Loans Before Deadline
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging eligible borrowers who have commercial FFEL (Federal Family Education Loan) Program loans to consolidate their loans before the April 30 deadline to take advantage of an account adjustment that could help them get loan forgiveness.
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.