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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Asbestos

$9B for ovarian cancer claims rejected by judge; J&J heads back to court

By John O'Brien |
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A "heavily negotiated" plan to end tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims with a $9 billion fund that has "significant support" can't be confirmed, a Houston bankruptcy judge has ruled.
Federal Gov

Trump’s FTC carrying the torch for Biden’s progressive antitrust agenda

By Chris Dickerson |
Despite radical changes to a multitude of federal departments and agencies since the start of the Trump administration, it appears to be business-as-usual at the Federal Trade Commission.
Reform

ATRA CEO: 'Public nuisance litigation has become the new frontier for plaintiffs’ lawyers seeking to circumvent traditional liability principles'

By Legal Newsline |
Lawsuits

State Sen. Sharer on Democratic-backed legal reforms: 'Trial attorneys can abuse the system for their own personal gain'

By Legal Newsline |
Bill Sharer, a State Senator for New Mexico District 1, has accused Democratic lawmakers of enabling trial attorneys to exploit the legal system for personal and political gain.
Attorneys & Judges

'Giant Killa!' law firm fights Beasley Allen lawsuit after partnership blows up in J&J talc bankruptcy

By John O'Brien |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Disappointment can't be the basis for a lawsuit, a personal injury firm says after being sued by lawyers it once teamed with to push asbestos litigation against Johnson & Johnson.
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TOPDOG Legal Marketing Named Finalist of 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Greater Arizona

Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC as a finalist for the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses that operate with integrity.

Arizona Estate Law Firm Unveils New Brand, Website

Chandler, Arizona (AZ) attorney Bernard M. Strass is excited to announce fresh branding and a new website for his AZ estate law firm, Desert Rose Estate and Elder Law. The law firm’s new name reflects a full concentration on estate and life planning that enables Strass to provide focused and dedicated legal services for these matters. It also honors Strass’s father, Luke, who owned Desert Draperies and Interiors in Phoenix for many years and Strass’s mother’s family, the Roses.
Attorneys & Judges

Russian national sentenced for illegal export of controlled aviation technology to Russia

By Legal Newsline |
Oleg Sergeyevhich Patsulya, a Russian national, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to export controlled aviation technology to Russia and engage in money laundering related to the illicit export scheme.
Attorneys & Judges

Texas woman sentenced to prison for IRS fraud conspiracy

By Legal Newsline |
Jackie Marie Peters, a 53-year-old resident of Mansfield, Texas, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by United States District Judge G. Murray Snow.
Attorneys & Judges

Billings man sentenced to prison for methamphetamine distribution network involvement

By Legal Newsline |
A Billings man received a prison sentence for his role in a methamphetamine distribution network.
State Supreme Court

Pennington County Drug Court graduation set for April 9 in Rapid City

By Legal Newsline |
The Pennington County Drug Court is set to hold a graduation event on April 9 at 3 p.m. MDT to honor participants who have successfully completed the program.
Attorneys & Judges

Federal grand jury indicts seven in narcotics distribution case

By Legal Newsline |
A federal grand jury has indicted seven individuals for their involvement in a narcotics conspiracy, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo in Buffalo, New York.
Attorneys & Judges

Pharr resident charged for child exploitation after attempt to exit U.S. with a minor

By Legal Newsline |
A resident of Pharr, Texas, has been charged with producing child pornography involving a 16-year-old minor, as revealed by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
State Supreme Court

Applications open for seventh judicial district court judge position

By Legal Newsline |
Matthew A. Headley, Michael L. Long, and Ryan J. Stover from Norfolk have submitted their applications to fill a vacancy as District Court Judge in Nebraska's Seventh Judicial District.
State AG

Attorney General Uthmeier secures conviction in Florida child abuse case

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General James Uthmeier's office has successfully secured a guilty conviction against Deandre Devone Williams, who was charged with four felony counts related to the sexual abuse of a minor.
Attorneys & Judges

FBI to deploy resources for Operation Not Forgotten addressing Indian Country crimes

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department has announced a significant deployment of FBI resources to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country.

Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act faces scrutiny in Supreme Court brief

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal and U.S. Representative Brandon Gill have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court to support President Trump’s measures against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).

State Sen. Sharer on Democratic-backed legal reforms: 'Trial attorneys can abuse the system for their own personal gain'

By Legal Newsline |
Bill Sharer, a State Senator for New Mexico District 1, has accused Democratic lawmakers of enabling trial attorneys to exploit the legal system for personal and political gain.

SEC retracts defense of contested climate rules in legal case

By Legal Newsline |
The Liberty Justice Center has achieved a notable victory in the legal case against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding climate change rules.

America First Legal seeks federal probe into Ohio school district policies

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL) has requested a federal investigation into the Bethel, Ohio public school system, accusing it of violating Title IX and an Executive Order issued by former President Trump.

Court denies IBM's motion in racial and gender discrimination lawsuit

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL) has achieved a significant legal development in its lawsuit against International Business Machine Corporation (IBM).

'A glaring loophole': PREP Act doesn't stop lawsuit from N.C. teen vaxxed against his will

By John O'Brien |
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - The North Carolina Supreme Court won't stop the parents of a then-14-year-old vaccinated against COVID-19 against his will, despite a federal law that shields defendants from liability during health emergencies.

Missouri AG asks DOGE to investigate $5B Grain Belt Express project

By Kyla Asbury |
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called for an immediate investigation into a nearly $5 billion federal loan guarantee supporting the Grain Belt Express project, which he describes as "one of the most egregious abuses of taxpayer dollars in recent memory."

'This ends today:' DOJ asks court to block IL, Chicago from using 'Sanctuary' laws to hinder deportation of criminals

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Federal lawsuit from the Trump administration asserts the state of Illinois, city of Chicago and Cook County are unconstitutionally using state laws and local ordinances to shield illegal immigrants - and particularly, illegal immigrants who have been convicted of other, violent crimes - from being removed from the U.S.

Bonus for railroad workers to get COVID vax could be 'coercive'

By Daniel Fisher |
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - Federal law preempts a Montana statute barring discrimination against unvaccinated workers but BNSF employees can still pursue claims a $300 bonus for getting vaccinated was “coercive.”

Former LAP board member: Clerkship accountability project has messaging problem

By Legal Newsline |
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A former board member at the Legal Accountability Project (LAP) is not surprised that Yale Law School has barred the use of student organization funds to subscribe to LAP's "Centralized Clerkships Database.”

Russian national sentenced for illegal export of controlled aviation technology to Russia

By Legal Newsline |
Oleg Sergeyevhich Patsulya, a Russian national, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to export controlled aviation technology to Russia and engage in money laundering related to the illicit export scheme.

House minority leader gives $18K to Wis. liberal SC candidate, wants help with congressional maps

By John O'Brien |
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Electing a liberal state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin is key to the future of the Democratic party, the nation's House minority leader has said with his mouth and checkbook.

South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Massey said to be ‘disappointed’ in compromise version of tort reform measure Senate Bill 244

By Kyle Barnett |
The South Carolina Senate passed a bill late Wednesday night aimed at overhauling personal injury lawsuit and insurance rules to lower insurance rates for businesses.

$9B for ovarian cancer claims rejected by judge; J&J heads back to court

By John O'Brien |
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A "heavily negotiated" plan to end tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims with a $9 billion fund that has "significant support" can't be confirmed, a Houston bankruptcy judge has ruled.

Beasley Allen fights new votes to approve J&J's $9B talc bankruptcy

By John O'Brien |
HOUSTON - Lawyers opposing a $9 billion plan that keeps ovarian cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson out of the hands of juries and judges are upset other firms have clients now voting to approve it.

Sonya H. Toma appointed District Family Court Judge for Maui County

By Legal Newsline |
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today announced the appointment of Sonya H. Toma as a judge for the District Family Court of the Second Circuit in Maui County.

Landowner appeals EPA Clean Waters Act ruling to Fourth Circuit

By Chris Dickerson |
RICHMOND, Virginia – A West Virginia landowner is appealing a federal court ruling he says allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to unlawfully enforce the Clean Water Act.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Tort reform legislation will protect local businesses and consumers

By A. B. Bamburg |
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has introduced a tort reform package aimed at addressing excessive litigation to protect local businesses and consumers.