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Attorney General Marshall Files Comments Opposing New Biden Rule on Stoves and Ovens
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a Nebraska-led coalition of 22 states in opposing the Biden Administration’s strict new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens.
AG Nessel Issues Formal Opinion on Questions Related to Public Officers Financial Disclosure Act
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion addressing certain reporting requirements under the Michigan Constitution and the Public Officers Financial Disclosure Act (PFDA).
McCants Found Liable in Nebraska Game Day Experience Scam
District Court Judge Jodi Nelson ordered Kenneth Jason McCants to pay $87k in restitution to the victims of the Nebraska Game Day Experience. Judge Nelson also ordered McCants to pay $252k in civil penalties and additional fees.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Arrests and Warrants for Several Individuals in Organized Retail Crime Operation
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the arrests of two fencers and issued warrants for two others involved in an organized retail crime ring.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Guilty Pleas by Grandmother/granddaughter Duo to Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing guilty pleas entered by Mary Rhodes, 71, of Little Rock and Najee Rhodes, 28, of Maumelle on misdemeanor charges of Medicaid Fraud.
AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Reach Settlement in Four Housing Discrimination Cases Against Coldwell Banker Realty
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has resolved four cases alleging that Coldwell Banker Realty, a real estate brokerage company, violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination’s (LAD) prohibition against housing discrimination based on source of lawful income.
Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Online Romance Scams
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about increasingly common online scams in which fraudsters use dating apps, social media, and unsolicited text messages to befriend their victims and then convince them to make fraudulent investments.
Morgan Lewis Wins 2024 Grunin Prize From Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship
A legal team from Morgan Lewis, led by partner Charles Sweet and of counsel Jeremiah Parker, has received the 2024 Grunin Prize for its work on the initial issuance of asset-backed notes under Calvert Impact’s Cut Carbon Notes program.
Morgan Lewis Represents Point and Atalaya on Rated Home Equity Investment Securitization
Morgan Lewis advised Point Digital Finance Inc. and Atalaya Capital Management on the completion of a rated securitization of Point’s home equity investment (HEI) assets, issuing approximately $141 million of rated asset-backed securities.
Lawsuit says not enough prebiotics in Poppi soda
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A prebiotic soda that appeared on Shark Tank is now at the center of a lawsuit claiming consumers would need to drink four of them a day to experience any health benefits.
Mass. Senate sued after fight with aide over handrail
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - An ongoing battle over access to a second-floor office has resulted in a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Senate.
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.