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Craig Dreismeier named chief judge of Iowa's Fourth Judicial District
Chief Justice Susan Christensen has appointed District Court Judge Craig Dreismeier of Council Bluffs as the new chief judge of the Fourth Judicial District. Judge Dreismeier will succeed Chief Judge Jeffrey Larson, who is set to retire on July 1, 2024. He will officially assume his new role on July 2, 2024.
Ohio woman sentenced for role in Georgia human trafficking case
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the conviction and sentencing of Jameesha Harris, 21, from Cleveland, Ohio, to 25 years for her involvement in trafficking a 16-year-old female in the Metro Atlanta area. The victim, reported missing from South Carolina, was recovered on August 2, 2023, following a traffic stop by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement also found over 28 grams of cocaine and more than one ounce of marijuana in the vehicle.
Attorney General calls for probe into Starbucks's race-based hiring practices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has requested the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) to investigate Starbucks Coffee Company for hiring practices that allegedly discriminate based on race. According to Moody, Starbucks's practices extend beyond aspirational goals and constitute unlawful quotas.
America First Legal investigates alleged partisan bias in DOJ Inspector General's office
America First Legal Initiates Investigation of Partisan Political Actors at the DOJ Inspector General’s Office
Burlington Resident Arrested for Attempted Luring a Child
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Robert Charbonneau, 50, of Burlington, Vermont, was arraigned today on one felony count of Luring a Child.
Troutman Pepper Helps Win Asylum for Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center Pro Bono Client
Troutman Pepper recently secured asylum on behalf of a pro bono client from Jordan, who was forced to flee her abusive husband and seek refuge for herself and her children in the United States.
Greenberg Traurig Expands Space & Satellite Capabilities with Regulatory Attorney Laura Cummings in D.C.
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its Space & Satellite Industry Group with the addition of Laura Cummings in Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Griffin Celebrates ‘big Win’ Allowing State Lawsuit Against Tiktok to Proceed
Following an order today from the Circuit Court of Cleburne County denying TikTok’s effort to dismiss the state’s suit against it and its parent company, ByteDance, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement.
Attorney General Miyares Announces Leadership Appointments
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced several top leadership appointments within the Office of the Attorney General.
Attorney General Drummond sues pharmaceutical manufacturers, PBMs for insulin pricing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a lawsuit against major diabetic drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) for an unfair and deceptive pricing scheme that has cost Americans billions of dollars.
Locke Lord’s Gregory T. Casamento Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
Gregory T. Casamento, Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s Litigation Department, Co-Chair of the Firm’s Business Technology Group and former Managing Partner of the Firm’s New York office, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA).
Label manager says she was fired for rejecting boss Ryan Kane's sexual advances
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman claims Ryan Kane, the owner of Secure the Bag Record Label, made inappropriate advances to her, then fired her for rejecting them after getting her to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Adderall psychosis alleged in lawsuit against pharmacies like CVS, Publix
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man claiming psychosis from an over-prescription of Adderall is suing the pharmacies who provided the drug.
Lawsuit blames American Airlines for turbulence, woman's toss into ceiling of plane
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman who has filed a lawsuit says she thought it was safe to use the bathroom on an American Airlines flight, but turbulence caused her to be thrown off her feet.
Wrongful death lawsuit: Fisherman's line tangled with power line, electrocuting him
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The estate of a Florida fisherman killed when his line crossed with a power line is suing Duke Energy.
Husch Blackwell Taps Jennifer Locklear as Chief People Officer
National law firm Husch Blackwell announced the arrival of Jennifer Locklear as the firm’s first Chief People Officer.
Secured Motion to Dismiss for High-Profile Client in Alleged Abuse Case
On May 9, a Utah Court dismissed the case against Katherine Ballard with prejudice under Utah’s newly enacted Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA) (Utah Code 78B-27-101 et seq.).
Hospital stuck with immigrant's unpaid bills gets no help from South Dakota law
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - A hospital that provided $75,000 in care to a seasonal worker who skipped his bill and returned to Mexico can’t recover the money from the county where he worked, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled.
Carr Recognizes Better Hearing and Speech Month
Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this May as Better Hearing and Speech Month by reminding consumers of the importance of having their hearing tested and offering tips for those considering the purchase of a hearing aid.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Files Lawsuit Against Second Judicial District Court for IPRA Violations
Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against the Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) for violating the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).