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Bonta backs FTC action against TurboTax over deceptive advertising
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) cease-and-desist order against Intuit, the maker of TurboTax. The FTC determined that Intuit deceptively advertised "free" tax-filing products and ordered the company to halt deceptive activities and provide disclosures to address the claims in its advertisements.
Supreme Court takes up Tennessee gender treatment law challenge
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has issued a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to grant certiorari in the case United States v. Skrmetti. The case concerns Tennessee's law on gender treatments for minors.
Providence man sentenced to prison for child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 12 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for sexually assaulting two female victims under the age of 14 and one female victim under the age of 18 in 2023.
Attorney General Bailey announces 150-year sentence for Warren County sex offender
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office assisted the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney in securing a 150-year prison sentence for Michael Moll due to his repeated failure to register as a sex offender.
North Dakota courts address language barriers with community support
Elizabeth Ceja began working in McKenzie County for the North Dakota Courts in August 2023. She has become an integral part of the court system by providing Spanish interpretation services for participants whose first language is Spanish.
The Buckeye Institute challenges SEC gag rule in federal court
Columbus, OH – On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Powell v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, urging the court to overturn the SEC’s gag rule that prohibits Americans who settle a case with the SEC from discussing it publicly.
Pawtucket man sentenced for multiple counts of child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Pawtucket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 25 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting three female victims under the age of 14 between 2018 and 2021.
Kelly Bershader Leyens Receives the David C. Hilliard Award for Outstanding Committee Service
Kelly Bershader Leyens, an associate in the Real Estate practice group, will receive the David C. Hilliard Award for Outstanding Committee Service on June 18.
SGR’s Construction Group Receives Nationwide Ranking in Chambers USA 2024 Guide
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Construction Group has been awarded a nationwide ranking in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. SGR’s Construction Group is one of only 28 firms nationwide to receive this ranking.
Attorney General Marshall and 24-State Coalition Oppose Unconstitutional Gag Order Against President Trump
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 24-State coalition urging the district court in Florida to deny the Biden Department of Justice’s request for an unconstitutional gag order against President Trump.
Attorney General Bird Launches Cold Case Unit to Seek Justice for Victims and Families
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the launch of her office’s new cold case unit to investigate Iowa’s more than 400 unsolved murders.
Supreme Court ruling impacts state-level water dispute resolution
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States' (SCOTUS) split decision, which grants the federal government increased authority over states and halts an agreement between Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado that aimed to secure vital water allotments for Texas farmers.
CA high court: Patients can accuse med makers of 'failure to warn,' even if doctors recommended treatment
The California Supreme Court imposed limits of the so-called "learned intermediary doctrine," which largely shields the makers of medication and medical devices from personal injury lawsuits accusing them of failure to warn of risks from their products, so long as doctors have been warned and still OK treatment
Ohio Chamber sues, says political contribution laws are slanted toward unions
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) - Labor unions are enjoying special privileges in the political donation system, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce alleges in a new federal lawsuit.
Structure of NLRB challenged in federal court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A man with a gripe against a union is now suing the National Labor Relations Board, arguing its structure is unconstitutional.
Crypto company says SEC going way overboard on possible penalty
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - What was once thought to be a $2 billion lawsuit that could change the cryptocurrency market forever might now end up being a $10 million hiccup for Ripple Labs, which says the federal agency desperate to regulate its product is being unreasonable.
'Whistleblower' can't regain job for reporting her own incompetence
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut’s whistleblower law protects public employees who report mismanagement and incompetence – even their own – but workers must prove they were retaliated against and not merely disciplined for poor performance, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled.
Attorney General Bonta appeals court decision blocking enforcement of Senate Bill 9
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a notice of appeal today in an effort to overturn a judgment by the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The court's decision currently prevents the California Department of Justice from enforcing Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) against five charter cities, citing that it violates their state constitutional authority.
Sikorsky Support Services settles $70M false claims case on Navy trainer aircraft parts
Sikorsky Support Services Inc. (SSSI), headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, and Derco Aerospace Inc. (Derco), based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have agreed to pay $70 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that they overcharged the Navy for spare parts and materials required for maintaining naval training aircraft.
Western New York receives over $8 million from JUUL settlement to combat youth vaping
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that Western New York will receive over $8.8 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement with JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL). This settlement addresses JUUL's role in the youth vaping epidemic, which has significantly increased underage e-cigarette use nationwide. The state of New York will receive a total of $112.7 million from this settlement, which Attorney General James plans to distribute across every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support...