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Woman charged with multiple felonies over alleged pet insurance fraud
June 5, 2024 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser has charged a former Colorado Springs woman for allegedly submitting false and altered invoices to her pet insurance company in support of fraudulent claims for veterinary care.
Prosecutions conclude for those involved in Zaria McKeever's murder
The Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has concluded the prosecution of individuals involved in the November 2022 murder of Zaria McKeever. The final two defendants, Eriana Haynes and Tavion James, were sentenced today following their guilty pleas to aiding an offender after the fact.
Sheppard Mullin AI Team Advised News Corp in Landmark, Multi-Year Global Partnership with OpenAI
Sheppard Mullin represented News Corp in its landmark, multi-year agreement with OpenAI to bring certain News Corp content to OpenAI services.
Providence woman charged in connection with falsifying nomination signatures during 2023 congressional special election
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Colonel Darnell S. Weaver announced that a Providence woman has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with knowingly falsifying and submitting nomination papers, stemming from an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General and the Rhode Island State Police into allegations of fraudulent nomination signatures during the 2023 First Congressional District Special Election.
AG Ferguson: Final week for eligible Washington families to claim $120 or $50 restitution payment as a result of price-fixing on common food items
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that 24,492 claims checks will head to Washingtonians in the next week as a result of his antitrust lawsuits against chicken and tuna producers.
Attorney General Miyares Scores Major Win for Collegiate Student-Athletes
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced a landscape-changing settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that permanently eases restrictions on Division I college athletes who have transferred schools multiple times.
Attorney General James Announces Agreement Requiring NCAA to End Transfer Eligibility Rule
New York Attorney General Letitia James, the U.S. Department of Justice, and a multistate coalition of 10 attorneys general today announced that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has agreed to permanently end its transfer eligibility rule, which prohibited Division I college athletes from competing for one year if they transferred schools twice.
Superior Court Enters Preliminary Injunction Prohibiting Southers Construction From Taking Consumer Deposits
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Rockingham Superior Court has entered a preliminary injunction prohibiting Southers Construction and its owner, Ricky Southers, from collecting any consumer prepayment or deposit while doing business in New Hampshire.
Anderson Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Larry Ray Vickery, Jr., 52, of Anderson, S.C., on seven charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Elon Musk sued over claims of Teslas' driving ranges
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Unsatisfied Tesla customers have filed a federal lawsuit against Elon Musk, claiming they were swindled out of their money.
Nelson Mullins Riley sued over patent dispute with kids' spill-proof lid
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A national law firm faces a federal lawsuit from a woman entangled in a patent dispute over a spill-proof lid.
Overcoming the “Peter Principle”: Training Your Managers to Manage and Avoid Risk on June 6, 2024
Michael Schmidt will present “Overcoming the ‘Peter Principle’: Training Your Managers to Manage and Avoid Risk” at the New York City Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel 2024 General Counsel Toolkit Conference.
Remand recommended for case of man who died after COVID vaccination
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit blaming Walgreens for the death of a man following his COVID vaccination could be on the move.
Shrinking Crocs lawsuit may soon be full-fledged class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - There's a chance the lawsuit alleging Crocs shoes shrink is about to become a big problem for the company.
Defense underway as companies fight benzene claims in acne medicine
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The woman who filed five class action lawsuits in one day over acne medication now faces a dismissal motion in her case against Target.
Capping contingency fees in Nevada could have unintended consequences
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.
Ally Bank sued by America First Legal over alleged discriminatory hiring practices
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.
Rachel Rossi addresses ADA coordinators on improving access to justice
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.
Texas AG seeks Supreme Court intervention in dispute with State Bar
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 Garland addresses House Judiciary Committee on DOJ's recent achievements
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.