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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Sues Santa Fe Plaza Spa for Defrauding Consumers
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Voupre Spa and its owners, accusing them of defrauding customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
UB Greensfelder Partner Michael N. Ungar Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for Third Consecutive Year
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that Michael N. Ungar, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.
Troutman Pepper Advises Innovator Alum-a-Lift in Sale to Piab Group
Troutman Pepper client Alum-a-Lift, a creator, manufacturer, and world-leading provider of advanced technology consisting of innovative ergonomic lifting equipment, headquartered in Winston, Georgia, has been acquired by Piab Group, a global leader in industrial automation.
Smith, Gambrell & Russell to Relocate Chicago Office to 155 North Wacker
Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Chicago office to 155 North Wacker Dr. SGR will occupy 57,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office space spanning the building’s 30th and 31st floors beginning in early 2026.
Lawsuit challenges CA laws targeting online election parody videos the state considers 'deceptive misinfo'
The lawsuit was filed by online content creator "Mr. Reagan," who famously published a video mocking Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris using AI tech to make it seem she described herself as "the ultimate diversity hire" and which drew pointed direct attacks from Gov. Newsom
Survey finds 71% of Nevada voters support ballot measure to implement 20% attorney fee cap
The political action committee (PAC) Nevadans for Fair Recovery released a fact sheet in May about a ballot initiative seeking to cap attorney contingency fees at 20%. According to a survey included in the fact sheet, 71% of Nevadans support the initiative.
Spanish man says Warner Bros. stole significant parts of his screenplay for 'Joker'
A Spanish man says Warner Bros. copied substantial parts of his work to make the 2019 film “Joker.”
San Francisco attorneys say World Health Organization alcohol consumption guidelines may set up litigation comparable to that against Big Tobacco
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A pair of attorneys have suggested that recently-issued guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) concerning alcohol consumption may one day set up litigation similar to that which the tobacco industry faced decades ago.
Coalition of AGs working to stop California electric-truck mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a multistate comment letter asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to maintain a federal legal block on California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
Lawsuit over ingredients in One a Day vitamins upgraded to class action
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Bayer's costs for allegedly including synthetic ingredients in One a Day multivitamins while marketing them as all-natural possibly just went up.
Ithaca Woman to Stand Trial for Embezzlement from Vulnerable Adult
Cheryl Colburn, 65, of Ithaca, was bound over to stand trial in the 8th Circuit Court in Montcalm County on one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult, $1,000 - $20,000, a 5-year felony, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Series of Organized Retail Crime Arrests Resulting from Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Cooperation
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing several arrests in central Arkansas as a result of coordinated operations between his office, local and federal law enforcement agencies, and private-industry partners.
Attorney General Bird Announces Senior Staff Promotions
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the promotions of Keisha Cretsinger to Chief of the Statewide Prosecutions Section and Lindsey Browning to Chief of the Administrative Law Section.
Attorney General Brown Calls for DOJ Investigation into Texas Raids Targeting Latino Candidates and Campaign Volunteers
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the recent raids by the Texas attorney general’s office that targeted Latino voting rights organizers, candidates for office, and volunteers, allegedly to investigate claims that they were registering noncitizens to vote.
Justice Department settles gender-based pay discrimination case with Wisconsin agency
The Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement to resolve a gender-based pay discrimination lawsuit filed in January 2023 against the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (WDMA). The lawsuit alleged that the WDMA discriminated against former employee Michelle Hartness, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, when it offered her a lower salary than similarly or less qualified men for a director position in the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management.
Charges reinstated against former state trooper for death of 11-year-old Monica Goods
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement following the Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court's ruling to reinstate charges against former New York State Trooper Christopher Baldner. The court ruled that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) presented sufficient evidence to the grand jury that Baldner acted with depraved indifference.
Attorney General's lawsuit against Family Dollar over rodent infestation proceeds
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement following a Pulaski County Circuit judge's decision to deny a motion to dismiss Griffin’s lawsuit against Family Dollar for violating the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA).
Former Arnold police chief faces multiple charges after sting operation
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that criminal charges have been filed against former Arnold Police Department Chief Joshua Stanga. The charges stem from a joint investigation led by the Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Police into allegations of misconduct by Stanga.
California AG praises new bill enforcing stricter penalties on housing law violations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement today following Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of Senate Bill (SB) 1037 into law. The legislation, authored by Senator Scott Wiener and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta, enhances the Attorney General’s authority to seek civil penalties against local governments that violate state housing laws.
Morningstar Storage agrees to pay $130K over alleged violations against servicemembers
The Justice Department announced today that Morningstar Storage, which manages and operates a network of self-storage facilities in the southeastern United States, has agreed to pay $130,000 to resolve allegations of violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The company allegedly failed to obtain court orders before auctioning the contents of at least three storage units owned by active-duty servicemembers.