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First Monday in October: U.S. Supreme Court, Annual Review, and Preview of Labor and Employment Law Cases on September 24, 2024
A lively review and discussion of leading labor and employment cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court last year.
Google privacy settlement a $62M windfall for trial lawyers, left-wing groups: Court filings
Twenty GOP state attorneys general have filed a brief in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a group of objectors, seeking to undo approval of a settlement that would steer most of $62 million from Google to trial lawyers and the ACLU and other groups to advance left-wing social and political causes
The Buckeye Institute files amicus brief urging SCOTUS to reinforce adherence to precedents
On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in the case of Snope v. Brown, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case and emphasize that lower courts must follow Supreme Court precedents.
AG Fitch Announces Recent Human Trafficking andChild Exploitation Sentencings
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced therecent sentencings of Bruce Cherry, Jr. of Taylorsville, Mississippi; JamesWilder, of Carthage, Mississippi; and John Dunn, of Biloxi, Mississippi.
Zombies are on the loose in a Carolina courtroom. Can anyone stop them?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - An all-powerful judge raises the dead. A lawyer herds them into court. Their prey: Insurance companies. It sounds like the worst horror movie ever made, but it would actually be a documentary.
Attorney General Hilgers Leads 24 States in Opposing California’s Electric Truck Mandate
Attorney General Mike Hilgers spearheaded a 24-State coalition in filing a comment that asks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain a federal legal block on California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
Paxton appeals court ruling on firearms ban at State Fair
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an appeal with the 15th Court of Appeals, seeking to prevent the City of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas from enforcing a firearms ban on government-owned property. The appeal aims to address what Paxton describes as a violation of Texas law.
Pownal resident sentenced to probation for possession of child sexual abuse material
Corey Martin, a 26-year-old resident of Pownal, Vermont, was sentenced today in Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division. Martin pleaded guilty to one felony count of possession of child sexual abuse material. Judge Kerry Ann McDonald-Cady presided over the case and sentenced Martin to 10 years of probation. The conditions include restricted internet access, limited contact with minors, and completion of sex offender programming.
Three women charged for defrauding Florida senior out of $350K
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed criminal charges against three women for defrauding a Florida senior out of $350,000. The Leesburg Police Department, with assistance from Attorney General Moody’s Senior Protection Team, conducted the investigation.
Price gouging hotline activated in Florida ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. This activation brings state price gouging laws into effect for the counties covered by the state of emergency, including Alachua, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Okaloosa Pasco Pinellas...
Sixth Circuit Court upholds Tennessee's Adult Entertainment Act
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has commented on the recent decision by the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court unanimously decided against a full circuit review of the Friends of George's, Inc. v. Steven Mulroy case.
Former Columbus Zoo purchasing agent sentenced for role in fraud scheme
A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
Report examines body-worn camera usage among Maine law enforcement
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and the Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine have released a report on the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by law enforcement in Maine.
Justice Department updates guidelines on corporate compliance programs
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri addressed the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) at their 23rd Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute, highlighting the Department of Justice's efforts to hold companies accountable for corporate crime.
Utah Judicial Council seeks public input on court commissioner retention
The Utah Judicial Council has announced a public comment period for three court commissioners who are up for retention. This process is in accordance with Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 3-201. The commissioners will be considered for a four-year term. The public is invited to provide comments, though they are not required to include their names or contact information. The deadline for submitting comments is October 4, 2024.
Jefferson County man convicted on child pornography charge
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the conviction of Dustin Van Faulkner, a 36-year-old resident of Gardendale, Jefferson County, on charges related to child pornography. Faulkner pleaded guilty in Jefferson County Court to one count of dissemination of obscene matter depicting a person under the age of 17.
Office of Special Prosecutions Reviews Eight Officer-Involved Shooting Cases for 2024, Five New Cases Pending
The Office of Special Prosecutions, OSP, has concluded eight reviews of officer-involved shootings for 2024 cases with five new cases that are under review.
Attorney General Brown’s Statement on New Appointment to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention
Attorney General Anthony Brown tday issued the following statement on appointing Adileh Sharieff to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention.
Attorney General Bird Opposes Two Settlements for Taking Advantage of the Americans They were Supposed to Help
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed two briefs opposing settlement agreements that abuse the system and take advantage of the harmed Americans that the lawsuits were supposed to support.
AG Nessel Applauds EGLE’s Launch of Environmental Justice Screening Tool MiEJScreen
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging residents to utilize MiEJScreen, an environmental justice resource recently launched by the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate (OEJPA) in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).