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Liberty Justice Center appeals case against California AG over ballot initiative bias

By Legal Newsline |
The Liberty Justice Center, in collaboration with the law office of Nicole C. Pearson, FACTS LAW TRUTH JUSTICE, has filed an appeal to the California Court of Appeals.

Liberty Justice Center challenges CPSC's handling of weighted infant sleep product standards

By Legal Newsline |
The Liberty Justice Center has sent demand letters to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), aiming to hold CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. accountable for actions that have...

Chino Valley school district's parent notification policy upheld by court

By Legal Newsline |
The Liberty Justice Center has announced a victory regarding parents' rights in California following the state's decision not to appeal a court ruling.

New Orleans man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges

By Legal Newsline |
Armond Burnette, a 35-year-old resident of New Orleans, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to controlled substances and firearms.

Court blocks DOGE from accessing private data amid legal challenge

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a preliminary injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Attorneys general oppose efforts to dismantle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the case of National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought.

Attorney General offers condolences after mass shooting at UPMC Memorial

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Dave Sunday expressed his condolences following a mass shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pennsylvania.

Former army reservist sentenced for stealing government funds through false claims

By Legal Newsline |
Cody Francis, a former Army Reservist from New Orleans, has been sentenced for his involvement in a conspiracy to steal government funds.

Alan Cates Awarded Jac Chambliss Lifetime Achievement Award

By Legal News Line |
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Chattanooga, Tennessee-based attorney Alan Cates was awarded the Jac Chambliss Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chattanooga Bar Association’s 128th Annual Meeting.

Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers King, Johnson, Yousey Selected for 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

By Legal News Line |
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that Partner Hui-Shan Sandra King, Pharm.D., has been named a Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) for 2025.

New York ticket-fees law leads to $2.5M settlement with Regal Cinemas

By John O'Brien |
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Regal Cinemas will settle a class action lawsuit alleging a $1.80 booking fee for movies violates New York law.

Attorney General Brown and Coalition of 17 Attorneys General Release Joint Statement Regarding the Vice President’s Comments on Judicial Review

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released the following joint statement signed by 17 attorneys general regarding Vice President Vance’s comments on judicial review made on February 9, 2025.

AG Rayfield Files Lawsuit to Stop Musk’s Power Grab

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, along with 13 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging the unlawful delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.

Brazilian extradited from Switzerland over alleged $290M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

By Legal Newsline |
A Brazilian citizen, Douver T. Braga, has been extradited from Switzerland to the United States to face charges related to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme exceeding $290 million.

Repeat offender sentenced for firearm possession after arrest in Eastern Washington

By Legal Newsline |
On February 19, 2025, Nicholas J. Kloepfel, a 41-year-old from Graham, Washington, was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Railroad worker settles claim over false unemployment benefit submissions

By Legal Newsline |
A federal railroad employee has agreed to pay $24,000 to settle potential violations of the False Claims Act.

Mississippi woman pleads guilty in $5M COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

By Legal Newsline |
A Mississippi woman has admitted to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $5 million.

Coalition supports CFPB against efforts to halt its operations

By Legal Newsline |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with a group of 23 attorneys general to ensure the continued operation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Coalition supports CFPB against Trump administration's directive

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees against an order from the Trump administration and Elon Musk to halt their work.

Providence man sentenced for involvement in gang-related shooting

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has announced the sentencing of a Providence man involved in a gang-related shooting in 2023.