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Attorney General addresses first graduates of Florida's Law Enforcement Mental Health Certificate
Attorney General Ashley Moody continues to advocate for mental health support for Florida law enforcement officers. Today in St. Petersburg, Attorney General Moody addressed the first graduates of Florida’s Law Enforcement Mental Health Certificate at St. Petersburg College. The pilot program is funded through a 2023 state budget allocation supported by Attorney General Moody. The 14 graduates are now certified to help officers struggling with mental health issues in the law enforcement agencies where they serve.
America First Legal reveals emails on Big Tech collaboration with CDC over COVID-19 narratives
America First Legal (AFL) has released a new set of documents obtained from litigation against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These documents indicate further evidence of coordination between the CDC and social media companies to manage public narratives regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Petition Summary Rejected Due to Title Omission
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office rejected the petition summary of an untitled proposed constitutional amendment seeking to add an article and a section to the Ohio Constitution.
Attorney General Neronha, MADD RI, state leaders celebrate passage of DUI lookback legislation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Rhode Island, state leaders, and community advocates and partners, highlighted public safety legislation passed in 2024 to extend the “lookback” period for impaired driving offenses from five years to 10 years.
AG’s Office Shares Resources Available to Consumers Following the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
The Utah Attorney General’s Office is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach.
AG Ferguson’s Organized Retail Crime Unit files two new criminal prosecutions against three defendants
Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Organized Retail Crime Unit filed two new felony criminal cases.
Jackson Lewis Welcomes Clifford Forrester as Chief Technology Officer
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Clifford Forrester has joined the firm as chief technology officer.
Troutman Pepper Launches “Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast”
The auto finance industry is navigating a challenging landscape of evolving regulations, technological advancements, and shifting market trends.
Clark Hill Opens Atlanta Office With 8 Laterals From Taylor English
New Members Join Corporate, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate Practices; Atlanta Office is Firm’s 29th
Attorney General Tong praises President Biden's legacy
Attorney General William Tong released a statement today in response to President Joe Biden's recent announcement.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issues statement on President Biden's commitment
The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland:
PFAS plaintiff failed to connect testing to the Nantucket Nectars he drank
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Nantucket Nectars has defeated a class action over alleged chemicals in its bottles, as a federal judge has found claims of contamination far too vague.
Fugitive sentenced after evading capture for over three decades
A Bienville Parish man who evaded capture for 32 years was sentenced for a shooting in Ringgold, Louisiana.
Key developments announced in Prison Empire investigation involving major plea deal
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced significant developments in the Prison Empire investigation following a special term of court for the State Grand Jury during the week of June 24, 2024, in Pickens County.
Connecticut AG sues SunRun over alleged deceptive solar panel sales tactics
Attorney General William Tong has initiated legal action against SunRun Inc., SunRun Installation Services, Bright Planet Solar, Inc., Elevate Solar Solutions LLC, and salespeople Dakota Grumet and Sierra Howes. The lawsuit alleges deceptive and unlawful sales practices in the marketing of solar panel systems.
Buckeye Institute appeals to Ohio Supreme Court over union wage theft case
The Buckeye Institute has filed an appeal in the case of Darling v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) with the Ohio Supreme Court. The organization is seeking a ruling that confirms Ohio’s lower courts, rather than the State Employment Relations Board (SERB), have jurisdiction over cases where public employees allege their employers have illegally deducted money from their paychecks for union dues.
Buckeye Institute challenges Biden's drug price controls as unconstitutional
The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief in the cases of Bristol Myers Squibb v. Becerra and Janssen Pharmaceuticals v. Becerra, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to declare that the Biden administration's price controls under the Inflation Reduction Act are unconstitutional and ineffective in curbing inflation.
Attorney General Bonta joins effort against Oklahoma's Senate Bill targeting transgender students
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, advocating for the rights of transgender students in the case of Bridge v. Oklahoma State Department of Education. This legal action challenges Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 615 (SB 615), which prohibits transgender students from using sex-separated school facilities that align with their gender identity. The Western District of Oklahoma previously dismissed the case, prompting an appeal to the Tenth Circuit by three transgender students.
Attorney General Marshall leads 22-state brief supporting Florida's sex-modification regulation
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 22-state amicus brief supporting Florida's request to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The request seeks to enforce Florida’s law regulating sex-modification procedures while an appeal against a district court’s order enjoining the law is pending. The case in question is Doe v. Surgeon General, State of Florida.
Attorneys general file amicus brief supporting Oregon's drug pricing transparency law
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America v. Stolfi, supporting laws that increase drug price transparency. The amicus brief, filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, supports Oregon's defense of House Bill 4005. This law requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to report certain information about new prescription drugs and historical pricing data for existing drugs.