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Walmart gets class action over price discrepancy out of court
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Walmart has headed off a proposed class action over its online prices by invoking an arbitration clause to which customers agree when placing an order.
Shrinking Crocs lawsuit will move forward
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has again allowed a class action lawsuit alleging Crocs shoes shrink to step forward.
Home Depot accused of false advertising
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers have sued Home Depot, claiming the company falsely inflates "regular" prices to make sale prices seem more appealing.
Powerade drinkers fooled into thinking they get substantial electrolytes, lawsuit claims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Coca-Cola tricks customers into thinking Powerade has much more electrolytes than competitors, a class action lawsuit says.
Attorney General Kaul Supports the EPA’s Listing of Nine PFAS Compounds as Hazardous Constituents
Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's move to designate nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In a comment letter submitted alongside a coalition of 12 states, Kaul emphasized the importance of taking action to address PFAS contamination.“The EPA’s proposal to list these chemicals as hazardous constituents under RCRA would facilitate the cleanup of PFAS contamination,” Attorney General Kaul stated. “We must use the tools available under state and...
Principal Drug and Weapons Supplier for MS-13 in Honduras Arrested and Extradited for Racketeering, Narcotics, and Firearms Offenses
An indictment was unsealed today charging David Campbell, also known as Viejo Dan and Don David, 57, of Honduras, one of the principal narcotics and weapons suppliers to MS-13 in Honduras, with racketeering, narcotics, and firearms offenses. Campbell was presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court after being extradited yesterday from Honduras. In addition to Campbell, the superseding indictment unsealed today also charges Yulan Andony Archaga Carías, also known as Alexander Mendoza and Porky, 42, of Honduras, the top leader of...
Alabama Man Charged with Detonating an Explosive Device Outside of Alabama Attorney General’s Office
An Alabama man, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, has been charged with detonating an explosive device outside of the Alabama Attorney General's Office in downtown Montgomery. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed gratitude towards law enforcement, stating, "Thanks to the work of the FBI and our state and local law enforcement partners, this defendant is being held accountable for allegedly detonating an explosive device outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office."FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the collaborative effort in identifying and arresting...
Private Credit Investing in the Digital Infrastructure Space on April 11, 2024
Join us for our newest webinar series, Energy Transition & Infrastructure Private Credit. Over the course of the series, hear from McDermott lawyers and industry-leading guest speakers as they discuss different topics shaping energy and infrastructure.
Locke Lord Ranked Among Bloomberg Government’s 2023 Top-Performing Lobbying Firms
Locke Lord’s Federal Public Law and Policy Practice Group, Chaired by Washington, D.C., Partner Jason Zanetti, ranked as one of Bloomberg Government’s 2023 Top-Performing Lobbying Firms by revenue.
District Court Judge Backs Alaska and 20 States in Blocking Federal Highway Rule on Greenhouse Gases
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor drew inspiration from a federal judge blocking a federal rule yesterday that tried to coerce state highway departments to measure and reduce CO2 emissions on roadways.
Scam Alert: Scammers Impersonating Attorney General Investigators in Attempt to Steal Money
The Department of the Attorney General is issuing a warning to the public to beware of people impersonating Attorney General’s investigators.
Massachusetts Residents Lost Over $577 Million Through Competitive Electric Supply Contracts In The Last 8 Years
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released a new competitive electric supply report, which found that in the last eight years, individual residential customers who switched to and received their electric supply from competitive suppliers paid over $577 million more on their electric bills than they would have paid if they stayed with their utility company’s basic service.
Vedder Price Receives “Securitization Deal of the Year” Recognition From Marine Money
Vedder Price is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Marine Money in connection with its 2023 Ship Finance Deal of the Year Awards.
University of Georgia Recognizes Troutman Pepper Partner David Dove with Young Alumni Award
David Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice, has received the Young Alumni Award from the University of Georgia Alumni Association in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to the university, community, and legal profession.
Attorney General James Provides Tips for New Yorkers Ahead of Solar Eclipse
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert ahead of the total solar eclipse urging New Yorkers to ensure any solar viewing glasses they purchase are properly certified. Large parts of New York state, including Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and Central New York, will be within the total eclipse path on April 8, and other regions, including the Hudson Valley and the New York City metro area, will experience a partial solar eclipse.
Coalition of 21 Attorneys General Defeat Biden Administration’s Green Agenda in Court
Attorney General Hilgers announced a Kentucky federal judge blocked the Biden Administration’s highway emissions rule that attempted to drive gas-powered cars off the road.
The Buckeye Institute Testifies on Ohio House Bill 50 to Address Recidivism Challenges
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute testified before the Ohio Senate Community Revitalization Committee on Tuesday, highlighting the significance of the policies outlined in Ohio House Bill 50 aimed at aiding the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals into society while ensuring community safety.During the testimony, Greg R. Lawson, a research fellow at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of the bill in addressing recidivism challenges. Lawson praised the bill for introducing a certificate of qualification for housing (CQH) that will assist in...
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force 2024 Report
In the latest update from the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force (CFETF), significant progress has been made in combating fraudulent activities related to the pandemic. According to the report released on Apr 9, 2024, more than 3,500 defendants have been charged with federal crimes.The enforcement efforts have also led to the recovery of over $1.4 billion in seized and forfeited funds from the CARES Act, along with more than 400 civil settlements and judgments. The CFETF members have been relentless in their pursuit of justice, building a comprehensive program to...
The Buckeye Institute Testifies on Policies Addressing Recidivism and Public Safety in Ohio SB 198
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute testified before the Ohio Senate Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee on the policies in Ohio Senate Bill 198, which focus on helping soon-to-be-released individuals reintegrate successfully into society after incarceration. In his testimony, Greg R. Lawson, a research fellow at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of post-release employment in reducing recidivism, stating that "post-release employment is the most predictive factor of recidivism." He highlighted the significance of assisting individuals in...
Boeing granted dismissal of lawsuit blaming it for love triangle murder-suicide
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Boeing has received a favorable ruling from a federal judge that potentially stops a lawsuit blaming it for a murder-suicide near its plant in Renton, Wash.