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Forge Industrial Staffing files objections to magistrate judge's recommendation External Inbox
Forge Industrial Staffing, a Michigan-based temporary employment agency, has filed objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation in a subpoena dispute case between the company and the U.S. Department of Labor. The department issued the subpoenas in its investigation into child labor allegations.
South Carolina Senate passes citizen only voting amendment
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Senate has passed a resolution that would allow citizens to decide whether only American citizens can vote in state elections.
Morrisey declares victory after SEC stays greenhouse gas emission rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is declaring victory against the Biden administration’s Security and Exchange Commission mandate that would force business to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.
AGO Stands Against Race-Based Regulations for Apprenticeships
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding its “proposed rule revising the regulations for registered apprenticeships.”
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Spartanburg man sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a Spartanburg man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a child.
Attorney General Moody Spearheads Fight Against Biden’s Sue-and-Settle Strategy
Attorney General Ashley Moody, leading a coalition of 20 state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in support of Intervenor States aiming to prevent the Biden administration from using sue-and-settle tactics to sidestep accountability for the border crisis. Moody expressed her concerns, stating, “The Biden administration has systematically broken down our public-safety immigration structure through both implementing illegal asylum programs and outright ignoring existing law."Moody emphasized the...
Attorney General Miyares Blocks Biden Administration Climate Mandate on Businesses
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a victory against the Biden Administration's Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") mandate that requires businesses to track and report greenhouse gas emissions. Virginia, along with 25 other states, secured a temporary nationwide block on President Biden's climate mandate while the lawsuit continues."President Biden continues to try to push his most extreme, harmful, and expensive policies without congressional approval - because he knows they'll fail in Congress. He is actively avoiding the voice of the American people...
AG Kaul Takes Action to Defend Wisconsinites from Predatory Personal Lending Company
Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin has taken a stand against predatory lending practices by joining a multistate lawsuit targeting Mariner Finance for violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuit alleges that Mariner Finance engaged in deceptive practices by charging consumers for hidden add-on products without their consent, leading to significant financial harm.According to Attorney General Kaul, the lawsuit accuses Mariner Finance of misleading consumers and adding substantial amounts to their loan obligations through undisclosed fees and premiums. In 2019...
AG Nessel Takes Texas Robocaller to Court for Violating Permanent Robocall and Telemarketing Bans
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to take stronger action against John Caldwell Spiller II after Spiller violated permanent robocall and telemarketing bans.
Attorney General Platkin Announces the Retirement of Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Director James Graziano
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the retirement of James B. Graziano after serving more than five years as the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Student files lawsuit alleging bus driver didn't want him on board
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit alleges a school bus driver wouldn't allow a disabled student on the bus, then complained loudly when he was on it.
Shareholder sues Chemours over stock drop
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - A shareholder who lost money on a stock drop is suing Chemours.
Sharon Caffrey Selected as an Honoree by City & State Pennsylvania for the Above & Beyond Award
Duane Morris LLP Philadelphia office partner and Trial Practice Group co-Chair Sharon Caffrey was selected as an honoree by City & State Pennsylvania for the Above & Beyond Award.
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Selects Deana Labriola to 2024 Leaders in the Law List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Deana A. Labriola, who was named a 2024 “Leader in the Law” by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
AGO Podcast: ICAC and AI-Generated CSAM
The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has observed a new form of evidence: Computer generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
America First Legal, Texas, and State Attorneys General Take Legal Action to Stop Biden's Migrant Flights
In a recent development, America First Legal (AFL), alongside Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a coalition of twenty state Attorneys General, has taken urgent legal action to halt President Biden's practice of flying hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens into cities across the United States.The lawsuit aims to put a stop to the Biden Administration's parole scheme, which permits 30,000 aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the country each month and stay indefinitely. This program allows these individuals to obtain work permits and access...
Two Russian Nationals Admit to Illegally Sending Controlled Aviation Technology to Russia
Two Russian nationals have pleaded guilty to charges related to illegally sending controlled aviation technology to Russia. Oleg Sergeyevhich Patsulya and Vasilii Sergeyevich Besedin admitted to conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act by unlawfully exporting aircraft technology to Russian end users, as reported in court documents.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed the seriousness of the situation, stating, “These defendants smuggled sensitive aircraft technology into Russia following its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and did so in violation of laws...
AFL Sues Biden’s Department of Defense for Unlawfully Concealing Records Regarding A Secretive Obama Order That May Change Legal Presumptions Regarding the Prosecution of President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) sued the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to compel the immediate release of documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding the secretive Presidential Information Technology Committee (PITC) created by former President Barack Obama.In a statement, Dan Epstein, America First Legal Vice President, emphasized the legal significance of the lawsuit, saying, "America First Legal’s suit today raises significant legal questions the Biden Administration must confront." Epstein further highlighted the...
Justice Department Unveils Data on Illegal Firearms Trafficking in Comprehensive Report
The Justice Department has released the third volume of the National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA), titled Firearm Trafficking Investigations, providing a detailed analysis of firearm trafficking investigations conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) between 2017 and 2021.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the findings of the report, stating, "This report makes clear that black-market guns sold by unlicensed dealers without a background check are increasingly being found at crime scenes." He...
Attorney General James Secures Over $1.9 Million from Nissan Dealers that Cheated New Yorkers
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements worth more than $1.9 million with five Nissan car dealerships in New York City and on Long Island for overcharging over a thousand New Yorkers who wanted to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their lease term.