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Uber users given fair notice of arbitration clause, court rules in case of paralyzed man
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Uber adequately informed users that any negligence lawsuits against the ride-sharing giant would be sent to arbitration.
Des Moines, facing wrongful death suit, wants police video included
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - An amended complaint in a wrongful death lawsuit takes still images from an Iowa cop's bodycam, so the City of Des Moines says the full footage should be viewed.
Nebraska Supreme Court appoints Marla Fischer as Director of Public Guardian
The Nebraska Supreme Court has appointed Marla Fischer as the Director of the Office of Public Guardian. Fischer, who currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Guardian, has over nine years of experience with the Nebraska Judicial Branch. She will be responsible for overseeing guardian and conservator services throughout Nebraska in both urban and rural courts.
Garland addresses Elder Justice Coordinating Council on combating elder abuse
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the Elder Justice Coordinating Council on June 12, 2024, marking the first time the Council convened at the Department of Justice.
Louisiana secures injunction against Biden's ATF rule on private firearm sales
Louisiana, alongside a coalition of other states, has successfully blocked President Joe Biden’s ban on private firearm sales. In April, the Justice Department expanded rules requiring background checks and licenses for private gun sales. The ATF’s new final rule could potentially shut down gun shows and prohibit any private gun transactions between citizens.
Lake County man charged for alleged false information on firearm ID application
Attorney General Raoul charges Lake County man over allegedly lying on FOID card application
Drummond backs federal legislation against AI use in child exploitation
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed his support for a congressional measure targeting the use of artificial intelligence for child exploitation. Drummond and a coalition of 43 other state and territory attorneys general signed a June 10 letter to U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy endorsing the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024. Langworthy is the bill’s chief sponsor.
Kentucky man convicted on multiple terrorism charges involving support for ISIS
A federal jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky, convicted a man of providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, and receiving military-type training from ISIS. The organization is designated as a foreign terrorist group.
Montana secures $3.5M in baby powder settlement with J&J
Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Montana will receive over $3.5 million from a multi-state settlement with Johnson & Johnson. The settlement resolves allegations that the company manufactured, marketed, and knowingly sold baby powder tainted with carcinogenic asbestos.
Louisiana Supreme Court reverses decision on 'lookback window' law
The Louisiana Supreme Court has reversed its previous decision that struck down the state's 'lookback window' law. This law, which was passed unanimously through the legislature and signed by the governor in 2021, allows victims of sexual abuse to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred.
Ohio secures $27.7M from J&J settlement over talc product allegations
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, along with 42 other attorneys general, has secured a $700 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over allegations related to the marketing of the company’s talc-containing baby powder and body powder products. Ohio will receive $27.7 million as part of this settlement.
Federal agencies mark ten years combating elder abuse
At a meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) on Wednesday, June 12, 17 federal agencies, including the Justice Department and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), reflected on a decade of efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These efforts have included enforcement actions, public education initiatives, training programs, interagency collaboration, research endeavors, and support services for older adults at risk.
First female trial judge in Tennessee honored with portrait unveiling
Federal Judge Julia Smith Gibbons of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit was recently honored with a portrait unveiling in Memphis. The Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) presented her portrait to the Thirtieth Judicial District Circuit Court of Tennessee at the Shelby County Courthouse.
Permanent injunction shuts down unlicensed Oakland County adult foster care facility
LANSING – Oakland County Circuit Court Judge David M. Cohen has granted a permanent injunction against Erica Edwards and her unlicensed adult foster care facility, ETE Homes Inc., doing business as Talison Assisted Living, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. A preliminary injunction was initially granted in December 2023 at the Attorney General’s request following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), after it was determined that Edwards would not voluntarily cease operating the unlicensed facility.
AG Moody's office secures 15-year sentence for cocaine runner
Attorney General Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secures 15-year sentence for cocaine runner
Paxton secures injunction against ATF's private firearm sales rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an injunction halting a new rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the U.S. Department of Justice that sought to abridge Americans’ constitutional right to privately buy and sell firearms.
Michigan businessman indicted on charges related to false tax returns
A Michigan man made his initial appearance in court today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on an indictment that charged him with filing false tax returns and not paying employment taxes for his company’s employees.
Oklahoma addresses noncompliance with national voter registration act after DOJ notice
The Justice Department announced that the State of Oklahoma has taken corrective action regarding driver’s license and ID card applications and forms that previously did not comply with Section 5 of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
America First Legal files complaint alleging election violations against DA Alvin Bragg
America First Legal Files Complaint with the Federal Election Commission Against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Biden Campaign for Violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act
Federal agencies review decade-long efforts against elder abuse
At a meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council, 17 federal agencies, including the Justice Department and the Department of Health and Human Services, reviewed a decade of expanded efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These efforts have encompassed enforcement, public education, training, interagency collaboration, research, and support for older adults at risk of or experiencing abuse.