LEGAL NEWSLINE

On August 12, 2024, The Buckeye Institute joined an amicus brief in the case of Lackey v. Stinnie, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure Americans' access to the legal system.

A dual-national from Belarus and Ukraine, Maksim Silnikau, also known as Maksym Silnikov, made his initial court appearance in Newark, New Jersey, following his extradition from Poland. Silnikau faces charges in both the District of New Jersey and the Eastern District of Virginia for leading international cybercrime schemes.

Patrick Dai, 22, formerly a junior at Cornell University and originally from Pittsford, New York, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a special assessment of $100 for posting threats to kill or injure another person using interstate communications.

Yesterday marked the 24th anniversary of Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency.” At its core, the Order acknowledges the fundamental principle that the federal government must be able to understand and communicate with all people in the United States, including those with limited English proficiency (LEP), to keep our country and communities safe and prosperous.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited New Mexico today to emphasize the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts in addressing public safety, particularly focusing on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) and human trafficking crises in Indian Country. The leaders were briefed by representatives from both Departments at the headquarters of the Interior Department’s Missing and Murdered Unit (MMU) and conducted a listening session with the Eight Northern Pueblos.

Bulgarian national Milan Dimitrov, 50, made his initial appearance in a federal court in San Antonio today after being extradited from Greece.

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced a settlement with Atlantic Oliver II Francis Avenue, LLC (Oliver) over allegations that the company violated the Federal Clean Water Act by illegally discharging industrial stormwater into the Canoe River in Mansfield. 

Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office is poised to distribute more than $5 million of settlement funds to nearly 40 Oklahoma cities and counties to combat the epidemic of opioid abuse.

A proposed Nevada ballot initiative to cap contingency fees in all civil lawsuits at 20 percent of what is recovered would still mean millions for the state’s plaintiff’s lawyers, if fewer of them.

A survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies in July found that 86% of Nevada respondents believe plaintiffs should be entitled to take home 80% of their court award or settlement. The survey focused on a proposed ballot initiative in Nevada that would limit attorney contingency fees to 20%, meaning the plaintiffs would receive 80% of their winnings.

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Calling eggs "farm-fresh" doesn't require their production by free-range hens, a federal judge has ruled in rejecting claims from a controversial class action lawyer.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will keep trying to shut down the Line 5 pipeline despite a court ruling in July against her.

New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released its report on the death of Billy Lee, who died on May 13, 2022, after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of NYPD pole camera footage, security camera footage from inside a nearby deli and outside neighboring buildings, interviews with involved officers and a civilian witness, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove...

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In the wake of damaging storms that recently struck northeastern Ohio, Attorney General Dave Yost is reminding all Ohioans to watch out for home-repair scammers and fake charities soliciting donations on behalf of those affected by the severe weather.

Attorney General Todd Rokita continues his partnership with the world's longest-running TV horror host, Sammy Terry, to assist Hoosiers in reclaiming unclaimed property at this year's Indiana State Fair.

Attorney General Josh Stein has successfully defended a state law designed to protect North Carolinians from individuals convicted of sexual offenses.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured $1.5 million from 4K Apps, Inc., a digital marketing company, for allegedly operating deceptive websites that misled New Yorkers seeking mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and senior living facilities.

The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Hawaii for the Aug. 10 primary election. The department will monitor in Honolulu County and Maui County.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a legal victory against the Biden-Harris Administration's attempt to regulate pistol braces. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals deemed the rule "arbitrary and capricious" and remanded the case back to the district court for consideration of an injunction.

Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be vigilant against potential price gouging and home repair fraud following Tropical Storm Debby. Consumers are also advised to be cautious when purchasing used vehicles that may have sustained storm damage.