LEGAL NEWSLINE

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird warns Iowans to be on high alert for government imposter scams.

The Schall Law Firm has issued a reminder regarding a class action lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The firm asserts that Starbucks misled investors, potentially breaching Rule 10b-5 under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A South Carolina personal-injury lawyer with a court-ordered commission to keep a third of whatever he recovers has placed tens of millions of dollars in Delaware partnerships that he controls, out of sight of the public and even the judge who allowed them to be established.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a letter to law enforcement across the State, providing detailed election law guidance for Election Day and early voting periods.

Attorney General Lynn Fitch sent a letter to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom,warning the company that it is transmitting suspected illegal robocall trafficand should stop immediately or face legal consequences.

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo jointly announced a $2.7 million settlement with a delivery firm that was misclassifying workers as independent contractors rather than as employees.

Cellebrite’s technology has been a crucial asset to our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, enabling us to extract critical data from digital devices quickly and efficiently.

Polsinelli is pleased to announce that it has been named a “Top Performer” by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and corporations that show a strong commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession.

Littler partnered with you to weather the pandemic, navigate return to work and address a fundamentally changed workplace.

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outman Pepper client Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: SPRU), a leading owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States, recently announced that certain of its subsidiaries have closed on a $130 million non-recourse debt facility (the “New Debt Facility”) provided by Barings LLC.

The Providence County Grand Jury has returned several indictments, as reported on October 18, 2024. Yunior Sanchez, a 25-year-old resident of Central Falls, Rhode Island, faces multiple charges. He is indicted on three counts of first-degree robbery, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of conspiracy, and one count of possession of a firearm without a license. These alleged incidents took place in the City of Providence around May 12, 2024. The investigation was conducted by the Providence Police Department. Sanchez is set to be arraigned on October 23,...

Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller recently addressed the New York City Bar Association Compliance Institute, outlining significant updates in corporate criminal enforcement. Miller emphasized the Department of Justice's focus on individual accountability within corporate crime, noting that "corporate crimes are committed by real people."

Attorney General William Tong, along with a coalition of 24 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the case of U.S. v. Idaho. The brief is aimed at maintaining access to emergency abortion care in Idaho by urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to uphold a preliminary injunction against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban. This ban does not allow exceptions for emergency abortion situations.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has successfully compelled United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to disclose information regarding the release of detained migrants, including those convicted of serious crimes. The documents obtained reveal a previously undisclosed plan by ICE to transport thousands of "single adult" immigration detainees into Tennessee, which was halted due to opposition from state officials and legal action.

A federal grand jury has indicted Nathaniel James McGuire, a 20-year-old from Santa Maria, California, on charges related to a bomb attack at the Santa Barbara County Superior Court. The indictment includes three counts and follows an incident on September 25 when McGuire allegedly threw an explosive device into the courthouse lobby, injuring several individuals.

A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida has indicted Raul Gorrin Belisario, a Venezuelan television news network owner, for his involvement in an alleged $1.2 billion money laundering scheme. The funds were reportedly obtained corruptly from Venezuela’s state-owned energy company, Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), with bribes paid to Venezuelan officials.

To mark the beginning of Red Ribbon Week 2024, Attorney General Ashley Moody has called on parents to discuss the dangers of substance abuse with their children. Red Ribbon Week is recognized as the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States, with over 80 million Americans participating annually by wearing a red ribbon. Despite these efforts, more than 100,000 individuals die each year from drug overdoses, largely due to illicit fentanyl trafficked across the U.S.-Mexico border. Studies indicate that children under 14 represent the fastest-growing age group...

A federal court in Miami has found Gerald Vito, James Eleby, and Kwame Thomas in contempt for violating a permanent injunction that barred Vito and Eleby from preparing or assisting in the preparation of federal tax returns for others. The order was issued after it was demonstrated that they continued to prepare tax returns despite the injunction.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 24 attorneys general, has submitted an amicus brief in the case United States v. Idaho.