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Saturday, November 16, 2024

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Court upholds Birmingham officer's murder conviction

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker for capital murder and attempted murder.

Court overturns Biden-Harris rule on overtime pay after legal challenge

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Tim Griffin has expressed his satisfaction following a decision by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to vacate a rule from the Biden-Harris administration concerning overtime pay.

Wisconsin leads US in fall drug take back collection

By Legal Newsline |
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that Wisconsin led the nation in the amount of prescription medications collected during the Fall 2024 Drug Take Back event.

Attorney General Neronha announces minor amendments to Centurion decision

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has announced clarifications and amendments to the Hospital Conversions Act Decision from June 20, 2024.

Justice Jeffrey J. Funke to be sworn in as Chief Justice in public ceremony

By Legal Newsline |
The investiture ceremony for Justice Jeffrey J. Funke as Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court is scheduled for November 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol.

Supreme Court denies Biden's emergency petition on immigration policy challenge

By Legal Newsline |
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied an emergency petition from the Biden Administration concerning a contentious immigration policy, Parole-in-Place.

America First Legal challenges Biden-Harris Administration on alleged Taylor Force Act violations

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a reply in support of its motion for partial summary judgment in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Newport man receives maximum sentence for fatal stabbing at house party

By Legal Newsline |
A Newport man has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison for the stabbing death of Maximus Julian, which occurred at a house party in 2021.

New York AG warns against fraud in wildfire relief donations

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a reminder to New Yorkers to exercise caution when donating to wildfire recovery efforts.

Officials address challenges at DEA National Family Summit on Fentanyl

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram addressed the 2024 DEA National Family Summit on Fentanyl.

Court upholds murder conviction in Clarke County case

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Jeremiah Wesley Irvin, a 25-year-old from Thomasville.

Randy Wallace's investiture set for November 19 at Wayne State University

By Legal Newsline |
Justice Megan K. Cavanagh and Justice Elizabeth M. Welch of the Michigan Supreme Court, along with Judge Stephen L. Borrello, Chief Judge Pro Tem of the Michigan Court of Appeals, will participate in the investiture ceremony for Randy J. Wallace...

Florida man admits guilt in tax crimes involving healthcare companies

By Legal Newsline |
A Florida resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Miami for failing to pay employment taxes and neglecting to file individual income tax returns.

TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Reminder of National VSAFE Website to Protect Veterans from Scams

By Legal News Line |
As Veterans Day approaches, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that Volunteer State veterans are aware of VSAFE.gov and1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233).

Attorney General Reyes Joins Eight-State Coalition Fighting To Protect First Amendment Rights

By Legal News Line |
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes joined a “friend of the court” brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today arguing in favor of religious liberty and school choice.

Expungement Clinic Set for December 12 in St. Albans

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld, will host a free expungement clinic on Thursday, December 12, 2024, with appointments available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sotheby's settles for $6M over alleged art purchase tax fraud

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Commissioner for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Amanda Hiller, have reached a $6.25 million settlement with Sotheby’s, Inc. The settlement addresses allegations that the...

Hedge-fund money complicates J&J's massive settlement for talc claims

By Daniel Fisher |
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Johnson & Johnson’s lawyers think they’ve identified the reason the company is having such a hard time settling thousands of lawsuits claiming its talcum powder causes cancer, even though it’s won the vast majority of the cases that have gone to trial.

Fox Rothschild Practice Groups Highlighted in 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ List

By Legal News Line |
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has selected 11 of the firm’s practice areas among the top national tier and 50 practice groups among the top metropolitan tier in its 2025 list of “Best Law Firms.”

Lisa Chiarini named IAM Global Leader for patent practice excellence

By Legal News Line |
Lisa Chiarini, a partner in Reed Smith’s Princeton office, has been named an IAM Global Leader, highlighting her achievements in patent practice.