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NY State Supreme Court Awards Possession of Egon Schiele Watercolor to Heir of Holocaust Victim In First U.S. Nazi-Looted Art Trial

By Legal News Line |
In the first Nazi-looted art trial in U.S., NY State Supreme Court awards possession of highly valuable watercolor by Austrian artist Egon Schiele to be returned to the heir of Holocaust victim.

UPDATE: AG’s Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Fort Lee Police Officer Involved in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Fort Lee, N.J., on July 28, 2024

By Legal News Line |
The Attorney General’s Office identified the decedent and the officer from the fatal officer-involved shooting in Fort Lee, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Attorney General Hilgers and Attorney General Bird Lead Coalition Petitioning EPA to Enact Uniform Labeling Requirements

By Legal News Line |
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led an 11-state coalition petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enact a rule that would create uniform labeling requirements across the country and preempt California’s Prop 65.

In Amazon case, the Washington SC becomes the first to give plaintiff lawyers this new way to sue

By John O'Brien |
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - The Washington Supreme Court has given a boost to price-gouging claims against Amazon, opening the retail giant to new claims over increased costs during the COVID pandemic.

Attorney General Bird Supports Congress’s Law Demanding TikTok Cut Ties with Chinese Communist Party

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a 21-state brief, urging a federal court to uphold Congress’s law that protects American privacy rights by requiring TikTok to cut ties with the Chinese Communist Party or face a national ban.

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Issues Statement on Historic Google Antitrust Ruling

By Legal News Line |
“I welcome the ruling by Judge Mehta, of the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia, who, in his 277-page opinion, found: “Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly.”

Armstrong Teasdale Announces Hiring of Karl Riehl as Chief Legal Talent Officer

By Legal News Line |
Armstrong Teasdale, an Am Law 200 law firm known for its sophisticated legal counsel and innovative solutions for corporate clients, is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced legal professional Karl Riehl as Chief Legal Talent Officer.

Troutman Pepper Wins 3 New England Legal Awards, Shortlisted for 2 More

By Legal News Line |
The Connecticut Law Tribune has recognized Troutman Pepper’s William Belanger, Max Gladstone, Mayisha Khan, and Gwendolyn Tawresey with New England Legal Awards in three categories, and the firm is a finalist for two additional awards.

Holland & Knight Continues Growth of Financial Services Practice with Addition of Partner Nneoma Maduike in New York

By Legal News Line |
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Financial Services Team with the addition of Nneoma Maduike as a partner in New York.

Illinois strengthens human rights act with new amendments

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that legislation amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to clarify and strengthen its protections has been signed into law.

Indiana AG secures victory in patient privacy case against IU Health

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has secured a win for medical privacy, ensuring through court-directed discovery that IU Health has implemented proper privacy controls and training to protect Hoosier patients’ private health information.

Attorney General returns nearly $3 million to consumers through settlements

By Legal Newsline |
Thousands of checks are being mailed to Pennsylvanians as a result of two Office of Attorney General settlements.

Drummond comments on rescinding of St. Isidore contract by charter school board

By Legal Newsline |
Oklahoma City (Aug. 12, 2024) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond made remarks today following the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board's unanimous vote to rescind the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School contract.

America First Legal files defamation lawsuit against Equality Utah

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal sues Equality Utah for defamation

Attorney General files lawsuit against New Jersey auto dealer over alleged deceptive practices

By Legal Newsline |
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the filing of a lawsuit against New Jersey business, Segtaf Automobile, LLC, and its owner, Taofeek Oyekangun, for the alleged unlicensed sale of used automobiles in Pennsylvania.

Illinois expands worker protections with new anti-retaliation law

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Raoul's legislation to expand worker protections against retaliation signed into law

Texas AG opens investigation into CenterPoint Energy's conduct during Hurricane Beryl

By Legal Newsline |
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into CenterPoint Energy, the electrical utility company serving the greater Houston area, for potential violations of Texas law during Hurricane Beryl.

AG Moody warns students about counterfeit pills containing fentanyl as schools reopen

By Legal Newsline |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning parents about an alarming increase in teen drug overdoses. A study from the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that approximately 22 teens die each week nationwide due to drug overdoses—about the same number of students in a high-school class. According to the report, drug overdoses and poisonings are now the third-leading cause of pediatric deaths in the country. Earlier this month, Attorney General Moody hosted a Thin Line Tribute thanking school resource deputies for their front-line efforts and issued a...

Idaho joins multi-state lawsuit against Biden-Harris healthcare policy for illegal immigrants

By Legal Newsline |
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a federal lawsuit to prevent the Biden-Harris administration from extending Obamacare benefits to illegal immigrants. The legal action, spearheaded by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, includes attorneys general from 14 other states.

Former Milford city manager charged with soliciting minor

By Legal Newsline |
The former city manager of Milford in Clermont County has been charged with importuning, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck announced today.