LEGAL NEWSLINE

A 20% cap on lawyer contingency fees in Nevada is supported by Uber but few business organizations, perhaps reflecting concern that such measures can end up doing more harm than good.

America First Legal (AFL), in collaboration with co-counsel at Consovoy McCarthy, has filed a lawsuit against Ally Financial, a leading bank holding company in the United States. The lawsuit claims that Ally engaged in illegal race- and sex-based hiring practices, allegedly discriminating against AFL’s client in violation of Civil Rights laws.

On June 4, 2024, Director Rachel Rossi addressed the attendees of the National Association of ADA Coordinators Southeast Regional Conference. In her remarks, she expressed gratitude to Stacey for the introduction and acknowledged the efforts of Georgia’s ADA Coordinator’s Office and the virtual conference support team.

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has petitioned the Supreme Court of Texas to review a Fifth Court of Appeals ruling that has allowed politically motivated legal actions by the State Bar of Texas against OAG leadership to continue.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered an opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to uphold its mission of ensuring national safety, protecting civil rights, and maintaining the rule of law.

A Michigan man was sentenced today to 26 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiring with other members of a white supremacist group, The Base, to victimize Black and Jewish people, and for defacing Temple Jacob, a Jewish synagogue in Hancock, Michigan, using swastikas and symbols associated with The Base.

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged two DuPage County women, alleging they fraudulently received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $20,000 while employed by the state of Illinois.

Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take immediate action to permit the use of cell phone jamming devices within state prisons and local jails. The FCC currently prohibits the use of cell phone "jammers," a prohibition that extends to state and local governments. Contraband cell phones in prisons and jails are being used to plan violent attacks and other criminal activities, posing significant safety risks to correctional officers, visitors, inmates, and the public.

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 4, 2024) – The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board has awarded $11 million in grants to 71 cities, counties, school districts, and public trusts to address the state's opioid crisis. Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced that this is the first distribution by the board. An additional 31 applicants have been invited to resubmit incomplete or non-compliant applications.

June 4, 2024 (DENVER) – The Colorado Department of Law will allocate up to $20 million in grants for school-community partnerships aimed at promoting comprehensive youth mental health services and support. Several foundations have committed to aiding Colorado communities in building capacity and submitting robust proposals for this funding initiative, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today at the Colorado Education Initiative’s Hopeful Futures Conference.

New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Morris Sprachman, who died on December 13, 2022, following a motor vehicle collision involving an officer of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Seaford, Nassau County. Following a thorough investigation, including interviews with the involved police officer and other witnesses, review of nearby surveillance footage, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt at...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the filing of a criminal complaint charging Kenneth J. Chesebro, Michael A. Roman, and James R. Troupis with conspiring to commit the crime of uttering as genuine a forged writing or object, in violation of Wis. Stat. §§ 939.31 and 943.38(2). The crime charged is a Class H felony, punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed six years, or both, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 939.50(3)(h).

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed comments opposing a new rule proposed by the Biden Administration that mandates energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens. The rule, according to Marshall, will increase costs for kitchen appliances nationwide.

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking information related to an active investigation of Dr. Mehul P. Dixit, who practiced pediatric nephrology between 2000 and 2005 at the Tucson Medical Center and the University of Arizona Health and Sciences Center in Tucson, Arizona.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the sale of copies of the Talmud and other ancient books housed in Cincinnati’s Klau Library at Hebrew Union College.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced final judgments against Blackhawk Manufacturing, GS Performance LLC (Glockstore), and MDX Corporation. The companies are permanently prohibited from manufacturing or selling unserialized ghost gun kits and firearm precursor parts in California. These parts can be easily converted into a firearm frame or receiver.

The founder and former CEO of a sustainable fuel company was sentenced today to three years in prison for embezzling at least $5.9 million and defrauding investors out of approximately $15 million.

Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Man on Child Pornography Charges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a significant data privacy and security program, establishing a dedicated team to enforce Texas privacy laws rigorously. This initiative, part of the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), aims to ensure that companies respect Texans' privacy rights and protect their personal data. The newly formed team is expected to be one of the largest in the nation focused on enforcing privacy regulations.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a Consumer Alert to warn Floridians about the increasing threat of odometer fraud. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this type of fraud costs American car buyers over $1 billion annually. The NHTSA reports that more than 450,000 vehicles are sold each year with false odometer readings, and a study from Carfax indicates that cases are on the rise.