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Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest for Financial Exploitation of Florida Senior
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has announced the arrest of Ira Roberts for financially exploiting an elderly Escambia resident. Roberts was found to have taken more than $17,000 from the senior's bank account over an 18-month period, using the funds for personal bills and purchases from various stores.Moody expressed her dismay at the situation, stating, "This man, while serving in a position of trust as a power of attorney, stole more than $17,000 from a senior victim's bank account to use on himself. It is shameful that instead of faithfully...
DOJ Publishes New Rule to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer
The Justice Department has taken a significant step towards clarifying the regulations around the sale of firearms. The department announced the submission of the “Engaged in the Business” Final Rule to the Federal Register. This new rule aims to define the circumstances under which an individual is considered to be 'engaged in the business' of dealing in firearms. The primary goal of this rule is to enhance compliance with the federal background check requirement for firearm sales by federal firearms licensees.In a statement, the Justice Department highlighted the...
Walmart defends sunscreen as 'reef friendly'
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Walmart is arguing a class action lawsuit accusing it of destroying the ocean's coral reef is ridiculous.
Snapchat says it's not to blame for crash that killed teen girl
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Snapchat is attacking a wrongful death lawsuit that blames its Speed Filter for a fatal car accident in South Carolina.
Company sued for making Mexican-style ice cream in California wins
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A controversial class action lawyer is not be able to sue the maker of Mexican-style frozen treats because they are made in California.
Va. law firm hopes to recoup at least $7 million in attorneys fees from Kytch
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A Virginia law firm has gone to court to enforce an arbitration award in a dispute worth at least $7 million dollars from a former client.
Lawsuit says ant killer won't kill 162 mounds
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit against Scotts and Walmart says ant-killer they sell won't treat as many mounds as promised on the package.
The Buckeye Institute Urges SCOTUS to Limit State Police Powers
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has taken a stand by filing an amicus brief in Norris v. Stanley, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to address a misinterpretation of Jacobson v. Massachusetts that has expanded government authority over medical treatments.In the amicus brief, David C. Tryon, the director of litigation at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of protecting individual rights in the face of government overreach. "The government is not the all-knowing purveyor of truth and should not be given deferential treatment when it wants to infringe on...
Anne B. de Fontenay Brings More Than Two Decades of Financial Management Experience to Her New Role as Saul Ewing Chief Financial Officer
Saul Ewing is welcoming a new chief financial officer to the firm, Anne B. de Fontenay, who will serve as a key strategic advisor to the managing partner, executive partner, the Executive Committee and other firm leaders regarding business planning, profitability, growth targets and revenue goals.
Argenti Appointed to Juneau DA
Anna Argenti is the new Juneau District Attorney.
Idaho, Kentucky, and Multistate Coalition Hands Significant Defeat to Biden Administration’s Green Agenda
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Tuesday that a federal judge blocked the Biden Administration’s highway emissions rule that tried to drive gas-powered cars off the road.
AG Campbell Joins Supreme Court Brief Opposing The Criminalization Of Involuntary Homelessness
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting the respondents, two homeless individuals, in City of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson and John Logan.
Attorney General Nessel Files Amicus Brief in Support of Transparency for Law Enforcement Organizations
Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an amicus brief in the Court of Claims in the case of Invisible Institute and Detroit Metro Times v Michigan State Police. The lawsuit, filed under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, seeks disclosure of the names of certified Michigan police officers.
Jackson Lewis Recognized with 2023 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Cigna Healthcare has selected the firm as a recipient of the 2023 Gold level Healthy Workforce Designation, the highest level of this recognition, for demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering a sustainable, healthy work culture.
Reed Smith represents Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor, on acquisition of Pinseeker
Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor, Inc., the parent company of more than three dozen renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products, on its acquisition of Pinseeker, the leading simulator off-course golf and connectivity app that hosts real-time, virtual, closest-to-the-pin tournaments.
Greenberg Traurig’s Whitney Mark Named SFNet ‘40 Under 40’ Award Honoree
Whitney A. Mark, an associate in Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Minneapolis office, was named one of Secured Finance Network’s (SFNet) “40 Under 40” Award honorees.
Multistate Coalition Defeats Biden Administration’s Green Agenda in Court
Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced that a 21-state coalition including North Dakota persuaded a federal judge to block the most recent example of federal overreach by the Biden Administration.
Nebraska Attorney General's Office Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Family Emergency Scams
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is issuing a Consumer Alert regarding an increase in Family Emergency Scams in Nebraska.
Justice Department Updates Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer
The Justice Department has unveiled a new rule aimed at updating the definition of “engaged in the business” as a firearms dealer in order to enhance compliance with federal background check requirements for firearm sales. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the significance of the regulation, stating, “Under this regulation, it will not matter if guns are sold on the internet, at a gun show, or at a brick-and-mortar store: if you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit, you must be licensed, and you must conduct background checks.”Deputy Attorney General Lisa...
Sen. Scott: 'Now is the wrong time to play political games that limit access to credit’
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution on April 8 to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) rule limiting credit card “late fees.”