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Arkansas sues Chinese company Temu over data privacy concerns
Arkansas has become the first state to sue Chinese e-commerce company Temu for alleged data concerns.
Bipartisan hate crime prevention bill proposed in wake of rise in antisemitism
U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act to the House in March of 2024 in an effort to improve reporting of hate crime incidents and stop rising levels of antisemitism.
'Rape' coverage of Trump sexual assault verdict has ABC, Stephanopoulos deeper into defamation case
MIAMI - Former President Donald Trump will get to pursue defamation claims against ABC News for its use of the word "rape" when reporting on the "sexual abuse" verdict against him.
Makeup lawyers make out with $2 million
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - It's a $2 million payout for class action lawyers who scored a settlement with Grande Cosmetics over its eyelash-enhancing products.
Jackson Lewis Proudly Announces Partnership with Feeding America®
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce its new charitable partnership with Feeding America®, a network of 200 food banks, 21 partner state associations and 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs committed to creating a future where no one experiences hunger.
Frankfurt Am Main Higher Regional Court Appoints Bclp Real Estate Counsel as Notary Public
International law firm BCLP today announces the appointment of Caspar Samuel von Eicke und Polwitz as a notary in the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main.
Coalition of Attorneys General Opposing Rescheduling of Marijuana
On Monday, Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 11 States in a public comment letter opposing the Biden Administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Attorney General Griffin Hails Decision in Title Ix Case as a Win for Arkansas Women and Girls
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement regarding the preliminary injunction issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in Arkansas v. U.S. Department of Education halting the implementation of the Biden-Harris administration’s new rule interpreting Title IX.
Death investigation underway after standoff in Portage County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting a death investigation in the Village of Amherst, Wisconsin, following an incident on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Justice Department files suit against Norfolk Southern over alleged Amtrak delays
The United States filed a civil complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (collectively, Norfolk Southern) delay passenger trains on Amtrak’s Crescent Route in violation of federal law.
Six individuals indicted for counterfeit money scheme across Northwest Ohio
Six individuals aged between 20 and 23 have been indicted on charges of producing and circulating counterfeit money, according to an announcement by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Williams County Prosecutor Katherine Zartman.
East Chicago repeals immigration ordinance following lawsuit by Attorney General Todd Rokita
Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued a statement regarding the recent decision by East Chicago officials to repeal their "Welcoming City Ordinance." The repeal comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Rokita's office.
Court orders restoration after illegal destruction of Sanilac County wetlands
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the Ingham County Circuit Court has granted summary disposition in favor of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in a lawsuit initiated in October 2022. The lawsuit concerned the illegal destruction of a multi-acre regulated wetland in Sanilac County. An opinion entered on July 26 by Judge Wanda M. Stokes holds Weaverland Farms and the family operating it responsible for restoring 69 acres of wetland and paying $10,000 in fines.
Court orders Midwest Car Search to halt deceptive practices
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that the court overseeing the consumer-protection lawsuit against Fridley used-car dealer Midwest Car Search and its owner, Scott Spiczka, has ordered the defendants to modify their business practices in accordance with the Attorney General’s demands. The court's order requires the defendants to cease deceptive business practices and comply with Minnesota law.
Attorney General warns against price gouging following Kern County fire emergency
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert following Governor Newsom’s declaration of a state of emergency in Kern County due to the Borel Fire. The fire, which began in the Sequoia National Forest last week, is part of the SQF Lightning Complex and has burned nearly 90,000 acres.
Idaho diesel parts companies sentenced for tampering with emissions control systems
Diesel performance parts retailers GDP Tuning LLC and Custom Auto of Rexburg LLC, operating as Gorilla Performance, along with owner Barry Pierce, were sentenced today in federal court in Pocatello, Idaho. Senior U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill for the District of Idaho sentenced Pierce to four months in prison. GDP Tuning and Gorilla Performance received five years of probation. All defendants were ordered to jointly pay a $1 million fine. The companies and Pierce had previously pleaded guilty.
Connecticut Supreme Court dismisses majority of school vaccine requirement challenge
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement today regarding the Connecticut Supreme Court's decision in Spillane v. Lamont, which partially dismissed a state court challenge to Connecticut’s school vaccine requirements.
Texas dentist sentenced to five years in prison for multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud
An investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has secured a 60-month federal prison sentence for Rene Fernandez Gaviola, a Houston dentist involved in a $6.9 million fraud scheme. Gaviola will also serve three years of supervised release and has been ordered to pay $4,908,957 in restitution to Medicaid, along with a personal money judgment of $2,996,092.
Supreme Judicial Court seeks applicants for Pro Bono Legal Services Committee
The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court have announced an invitation for applications to join the Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services. The Committee anticipates multiple openings for appointment, with membership terms typically lasting three years and the possibility of reappointment for a second term.
State grand jury issues charges related to criminal activity in SC prisons
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced charges today resulting from multiple investigations into criminal activities within the state's prison system. The investigations were conducted through a partnership between the State Grand Jury Division of the Attorney General’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the South Carolina Department of Corrections Office of the Inspector General, and local law enforcement agencies.