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Oklahoma AG's office launches online senior fraud complaint form
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 16, 2024) – Suspected incidents of fraud targeting older Oklahomans can now be reported to the Office of the Attorney General via an online senior fraud complaint form available at oag.ok.gov.
Homeland Security and Justice Department announce new process for efficient immigration hearings
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland have announced a new Recent Arrivals (RA) Docket process to expedite the resolution of immigration cases for certain noncitizen single adults who attempt irregular crossings between ports of entry at the Southwest border. The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice aim to swiftly impose consequences, including removal, on those without a legal basis to remain in the United States and grant immigration relief or protections more promptly to noncitizens with valid claims.
Coalition lawsuit against Biden's electric vehicle mandates filed by Attorney General Marshall
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has initiated two lawsuits aimed at halting the Biden Administration and the State of California from enforcing electric-vehicle mandates on truck owners and operators nationwide. The legal actions involve a coalition of 24 states challenging the Biden Administration's new regulation of emissions from heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Officer-involved death in Beloit under investigation by Wisconsin DOJ
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in the City of Beloit, Wis. on the afternoon of Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Nevada ballot initiative to cap attorney contingency fees withstands legal challenge
Carson City District Court Judge James Russell dismissed arguments against a ballot initiative in Nevada that would cap attorney contingency fees at 20%, ruling that the initiative complies with state requirements. The ruling was disclosed in a May 10 court filing in the First Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada.
Attorney General Bird Announces Statewide Task Force to Combat Antisemitism
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the launch of the Attorney General’s office’s statewide antisemitism task force in a press conference at the Iowa Holocaust Memorial.
Twin Falls Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested twenty-year-old Dylan Ray on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, for 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
CHARLESTON — A recent study that looked at different careers found that lawyers are the most cautious regarding artificial intelligence technologies.
Dollar Tree cinnamon has lead in it, lawsuit alleges
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Dollar Tree is facing a class action lawsuit brought over cinnamon it buys from a co-defendant and sells and allegedly contains a dangerous amount of lead.
Lawyer tries New York for lawsuit over 'reef-conscious' sunscreen
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Big Lots sunscreen purporting to be reef-friendly is the subject of a New York class action lawsuit that alleges the coral reef around the state's coast has become damaged.
CFPB's attempt to cap late fees off to rocky start in court
FORT WORTH, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas federal judge has blocked a controversial rule imposed by a federal agency without Congress' consent that would keep credit card companies from charging late fees over $8.
'Raw' honey lawsuit: Walmart again victorious against class action lawyer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer's second chance at suing Walmart over whether it can label its honey as raw has failed.
Med-mal plaintiff lawyers get good news as Minn. SC overturns lower courts on key issue
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Medical malpractice plaintiffs and their lawyers have scored a big win in Minnesota, as the state Supreme Court has ruled their lawsuits are not subject to more stringent requirements than other negligence claims.
Attorney General's Office Distributes $1.1 Million To Community Programs That Help Residents Pay Heating Bills
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s Office has distributed $1.1 million to 12 organizations as part of the Office’s Residential Energy Assistance Grant (REAG) program. REAG is funded through settlement agreements the AGO reached with National Grid and the Berkshire Gas Company.
Attorney General Brown’s Consumer Protection Division Announces Settlement with AT&T Mobility, Cricket Wireless, TMobile USA, Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless), and Tracfone Wireless to Address Advertising Practices
Attorney General Anthony Brown today announced his office entered into settlements with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless), and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the “wireless carriers”), which resolve an investigation into the wireless carriers’ advertising practices.
Jury Convicts Man of 1982 Homicide of Ann Arbor Infant
Isiah Williams, 78, of Chicago, was found guilty on one count each of felony murder and first-degree premeditated murder by a Washtenaw Circuit Court jury in connection to the 1982 disappearance and presumed death of his then-8-month-old infant daughter, Olisa Williams, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Troutman Pepper to Host First-of-its-Kind Generative AI Summit for Law Firms
Artificial intelligence leaders from more than 20 law firms will join Troutman Pepper for a summit focused on the use of generative AI in the legal industry, including associated use cases, training, ethical obligations, policy implications, and more.
UB Greensfelder Partners David W. Leopold and Anastasia Tonello Selected to The 2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that partners David W. Leopold and Anastasia Tonello have been recognized once again by Lawdragon with inclusion in The 2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers, an annual elite list of distinction in the legal profession.
Oklahoma governor signs bill enhancing protections for vulnerable adults
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 15, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed his gratitude to Gov. Kevin Stitt today for signing into law House Bill 3668, which enhances Medicaid fraud protections and helps protect elderly and vulnerable adults.
State lawsuit against TikTok permitted to proceed by Circuit Court
In a significant development, the Circuit Court of Cleburne County has denied TikTok's motion to dismiss the state lawsuit against it and its parent company, ByteDance. The decision was met with satisfaction by Attorney General Tim Griffin, who hailed it as a "big win" for the state.